Overview
DESOTO GATHERING CO, LLC - MOCCASIN HOLLOW CPF - 9 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Shirley, Arkansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
DESOTO GATHERING CO, LLC - MOCCASIN HOLLOW CPF - 9 is a gas pipeline facility located in Shirley, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a central processing point for natural gas gathering in the region. As part of the midstream sector, it connects upstream production to downstream processing and transmission systems. 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 codes 213112 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate its dual role in support and transportation. Typical gas gathering facilities in Arkansas handle moderate volumes from nearby wells, with infrastructure designed for regional distribution. The Moccasin Hollow CPF-9 plays a key role in the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas production in the Arkoma Basin. Its location in a rural area reduces population density risks, but proximity to waterways and the age of infrastructure are typical considerations for pipeline integrity management. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Van Buren County, near the Ozark Mountains, with mixed forest and agricultural land. Proximity to waterways such as the Little Red River requires careful management of potential spills or leaks. The age of the pipeline and cathodic protection systems are critical for preventing corrosion and ensuring environmental safety. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower spill risk than liquids but requires monitoring for methane emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at NORTH FORTY DRIVE in Shirley, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States, with coordinates 35.691693, -92.260460.
It is a gas pipeline facility that gathers natural gas from production wells and processes it for transport to downstream pipelines. It operates under PHMSA and DOT regulations.
The facility is currently operational, indicating it is actively gathering and processing natural gas.
The facility 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.
Environmental considerations include pipeline integrity management to prevent leaks, cathodic protection against corrosion, and monitoring of methane emissions. Proximity to waterways and rural communities requires spill prevention and response plans.
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