THOMAS, MARK OPERATOR Gas Extraction Facility, Stamps, Arkansas

THOMAS, MARK OPERATOR is a gas extraction facility situated 0.5 miles east of Stamps, Arkansas, in Lafayette County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It serves the regional gas infrastructure network in the southern United States. As a gas extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. The facility's scale is typical for small to medium gas extraction operations in Arkansas, a state with a long history of natural gas production. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas transmission grid. Its location in a rural area near Stamps minimizes proximity to dense populations, though standard safety protocols for gas extraction are in place to manage operational risks.

The facility is located in a rural area of Lafayette County, Arkansas, with low population density. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to occasional severe weather, including tornadoes and floods. Standard environmental management practices for gas extraction include well integrity testing and emission controls to mitigate local impacts.