THOMPSON OIL COMPANY, MIKE Gas Extraction Facility, Smackover, Arkansas

THOMPSON OIL COMPANY, MIKE is a gas extraction facility located 1.25 miles north of Smackover on County Road 67 in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction). It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling and production activities typical of the Arkoma Basin and Gulf Coast region, where natural gas extraction has a long history. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium operations in the area. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a region with moderate seismic activity and is subject to climate hazards such as hurricanes and flooding. Proximity to populated areas like Smackover requires adherence to safety protocols. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Ouachita County.

The facility is located in a region with moderate seismic risk and exposure to Gulf Coast climate hazards, including hurricanes and flooding. Proximity to the town of Smackover necessitates careful management of operational safety and environmental impact. The area's geology and hydrology are typical of the Gulf Coastal Plain, with potential for groundwater interaction during extraction activities.