Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

White Oak Creek CBM Project - Gas Extraction Facility in Oakman, Alabama

OAKMAN, Alabama, United States

Overview

White Oak Creek CBM Project is a gas extraction facility in Oakman, Alabama, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

White Oak Creek CBM Project is a gas extraction facility located at 58 Tiger Mine Rd, Oakman, Walker County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, focusing on coalbed methane production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a coalbed methane project, it utilizes extraction techniques typical for the region, with NAICS code 211130 indicating natural gas extraction. This facility contributes to the local gas supply infrastructure in Alabama. Its location in Walker County places it within a region with active coal and gas extraction history. The operational status ensures ongoing contribution to the energy grid and local economy.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a region with a history of coal mining and gas extraction. Proximity to populated areas and potential groundwater impacts are typical considerations for coalbed methane operations. The area's geology and hydrology influence extraction methods and environmental management practices.

Frequently asked questions

White Oak Creek CBM Project is located at 58 Tiger Mine Rd, Oakman, Walker County, Alabama, United States.

It is a gas extraction facility focused on coalbed methane production, contributing to the natural gas supply in the region.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction facilities in the US are regulated by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level environmental and safety rules.

Coalbed methane is natural gas extracted from coal seams. It is typically produced by dewatering the coal seam to release the gas, which is then collected and processed.

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