CHARLEY CPF-4 Gas Pipeline Facility, Heber Springs, Arkansas

CHARLEY CPF-4 is a gas pipeline facility located at 801 Candlestick West in Heber Springs, Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas infrastructure network, likely serving as a central processing facility (CPF) for gathering and processing natural gas from nearby wells. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Its NAICS codes (213112 and 486210) indicate activities related to support activities for oil and gas operations and natural gas pipeline transportation. The facility's scale is typical for a regional gas gathering and processing hub in the Arkoma Basin or similar producing region. CHARLEY CPF-4 contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, supporting local energy production and distribution. Its location in a rural area near Heber Springs minimizes proximity to dense populations, though pipeline integrity and cathodic protection remain key operational priorities. The facility's role in gathering and processing gas underscores its importance to regional energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Cleburne County, near the Little Red River and Greers Ferry Lake. Pipeline operations in this region must consider proximity to waterways and recreational areas. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower spill risk than liquids, but methane leakage is a concern. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs helps mitigate environmental risks.