DESOTO GATHERING CO., LLC - ELBOW CREEK CPF - 1 Gas Pipeline Facility in Pangburn, Arkansas

DESOTO GATHERING CO., LLC - ELBOW CREEK CPF - 1 is a gas pipeline facility located at 235 Doyle Road in Pangburn, White County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. It serves as a central processing facility (CPF) for gathering natural gas from production wells in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of gas pipelines. As a gathering pipeline, it likely handles raw natural gas before processing, with typical infrastructure including separators, dehydrators, and metering stations. The scale of such facilities in Arkansas varies, but they are integral to the state's natural gas production, particularly in the Fayetteville Shale play. This facility contributes to the regional energy infrastructure by collecting and transporting natural gas from local wells to larger transmission pipelines. Its location in White County places it within a network supporting both local energy needs and broader interstate gas distribution. The operational status ensures continued service to the surrounding gas production areas.

The facility is situated in a rural area of White County, Arkansas, near the Little Red River watershed. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires careful management of pipeline integrity and leak prevention. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane emissions and fire hazards, necessitating robust cathodic protection and regular inspections to mitigate environmental impact.