AR Western Gas - Harris Compressor: Gas Pipeline Facility in Ozark, Arkansas

AR Western Gas - Harris Compressor is a gas pipeline compressor station located on Barnes Road in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas. It operates within the United States natural gas transmission network, supporting the movement of natural gas through pipelines. The facility is classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a compressor station, this facility plays a critical role in maintaining pressure and flow within the natural gas pipeline system. Compressor stations are typically equipped with gas turbines or electric motors to drive compressors. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and must comply with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The Harris Compressor station contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, ensuring reliable natural gas delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Arkansas and beyond. Its location in the Ozark area supports the broader natural gas grid, which is vital for energy security and economic activity in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Franklin County, Arkansas, near the Ozark Mountains. Natural gas pipeline operations can have environmental considerations including potential impacts on local waterways and habitats. Compressor stations may emit air pollutants from engines, and pipeline rights-of-way require vegetation management. Proximity to populated areas and water bodies is a factor in risk assessment.