Overview
W M Operating, Inc. (Lewis-Denman Tank Battery) is an operational gas extraction facility in Stephens, Arkansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
W M Operating, Inc. (Lewis-Denman Tank Battery) is a gas extraction facility located in Stephens, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas supply chain within the state's energy infrastructure. 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 gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it involves the separation and initial processing of natural gas from wells, typical of upstream operations in the Arkansas oil and gas fields. This facility contributes to the local energy grid and supports industrial and residential gas supply in the region. Its location in rural Arkansas reflects the dispersed nature of gas extraction infrastructure, with environmental considerations including proximity to agricultural land and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in rural Arkansas, an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing population exposure risks. The region's climate includes tornado and flood hazards, which are relevant to infrastructure resilience.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Stephens, Arkansas, United States, at coordinates 33.53546, -93.270153.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates and processes natural gas from wells, contributing to the regional gas supply.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-specific oil and gas rules.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in capacity, from small wellhead sites to large processing plants. The Lewis-Denman Tank Battery is a smaller-scale operation typical of rural extraction.
The facility's environmental impact is managed through regulatory compliance, with considerations for air emissions, water use, and land disturbance typical of gas extraction operations.
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