Overview
DESOTO GATHERING CO., LLC - BAILEY MOUNTAIN CPF - 1 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Floral, Arkansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
DESOTO GATHERING CO., LLC - BAILEY MOUNTAIN CPF - 1 is a gas pipeline facility located on Peach Orchard Road in Floral, Independence County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as a central processing facility for natural gas gathering in the region. As part of the United States' extensive pipeline infrastructure, it contributes to the transport of natural gas from production areas to processing and distribution networks. The facility 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. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas operation. Typical gas gathering facilities like this one involve compression, dehydration, and metering equipment to prepare gas for transmission. Located in the Ozark foothills, the facility plays a role in supporting regional energy supply. Its proximity to rural areas and waterways necessitates adherence to safety protocols for corrosion protection and leak detection. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Independence County, Arkansas, near the Little Red River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion, waterway crossings, and wildlife habitats. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections ensure integrity. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids, but methane leakage remains a concern.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Peach Orchard Road in Floral, Independence County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a gas pipeline central processing facility that gathers natural gas from production wells and prepares it for transmission into larger pipelines.
The facility is regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers gas pipeline safety, including design, construction, testing, and maintenance.
The NAICS code is 486210, which corresponds to pipeline transportation of natural gas.
It serves as a gathering point for natural gas from nearby production areas, supporting the supply chain for residential, commercial, and industrial energy users in Arkansas.
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