Torch Operating Company Gas Extraction Facility, Frisco City, Alabama

Torch Operating Company is a gas extraction facility located at 4818 Purdue Hill Rd (Office) in Frisco City, Monroe County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Alabama, it is part of a region with significant natural gas production, often involving conventional and unconventional extraction methods. The scale of operations is typical for small to medium-sized extraction facilities in the area. Environmentally, the facility's location in rural Monroe County reduces proximity to densely populated areas, but it may still be subject to local environmental considerations such as water usage and land disturbance. The facility plays a role in the regional gas supply chain, contributing to the energy infrastructure of the southeastern United States.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Monroe County, Alabama, which reduces direct exposure to densely populated zones. However, gas extraction operations can involve risks such as groundwater contamination and air emissions. The region is not prone to high seismic activity, but climate hazards like hurricanes could impact operations. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state agencies helps mitigate these risks.