Overview
Black Hills Energy Arkansas LLC operates a natural gas pipeline in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as part of the Arkoma Basin gathering system. The facility supports regional gas transport under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Black Hills Energy Arkansas LLC_345 Arkoma Basin_GB is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. The pipeline is part of the Arkoma Basin gathering system, which serves the regional natural gas infrastructure. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The pipeline operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management programs. The Arkoma Basin is a significant natural gas producing region, and this pipeline plays a role in gathering and transporting gas from production areas to processing and distribution networks. The facility's location in Fayetteville places it within a growing urban area, requiring careful management of pipeline safety and environmental impacts. The pipeline's proximity to populated areas and waterways necessitates robust monitoring and maintenance practices to ensure safe operation and minimize risks to the community and environment.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses the Arkoma Basin, a region with active natural gas production. Proximity to Fayetteville's urban areas and local waterways requires careful environmental management. Pipeline integrity programs under PHMSA regulations address corrosion protection and leak prevention to safeguard local ecosystems and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The pipeline is located at 655 E. Millsap Road Suite 104, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703, USA, in Washington County.
It is a natural gas pipeline, part of the Arkoma Basin gathering system, classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
The pipeline is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines.
PHMSA requires gas pipelines to have cathodic protection, leak detection systems, integrity management programs, and regular inspections to ensure safe operation and prevent failures.
The pipeline's proximity to urban Fayetteville and waterways necessitates strict environmental monitoring to prevent leaks and protect local ecosystems, in compliance with PHMSA regulations.
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