Overview
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - HAMMERHEAD CPF-1 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Judsonia, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas gathering and transportation under federal pipeline safety regulations.
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - HAMMERHEAD CPF-1 is a gas pipeline facility located in Judsonia, White County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as a central processing point for natural gas gathering, connecting production wells to downstream transportation networks. Its location in the Arkoma Basin region positions it within a significant natural gas producing area in the United States. 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) reflect its dual role in field services and pipeline transport. Typical gas gathering facilities like this one involve compression, dehydration, and metering equipment to process raw natural gas before it enters long-distance transmission lines. As part of the midstream infrastructure, this facility plays a critical role in delivering natural gas from production fields to end users, supporting energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural and rural areas in White County, with pipeline corridors crossing waterways and woodlands. Operational safety measures such as cathodic protection and regular inspections help mitigate risks associated with gas transport.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of White County, Arkansas, near the Little Red River and agricultural lands. Pipeline infrastructure in this region crosses waterways and forested areas, requiring careful management to prevent erosion and protect water quality. The commodity transported (natural gas) presents low acute environmental risk compared to liquids, but methane leakage is a concern for greenhouse gas emissions. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA includes leak detection and repair programs to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at HWY 137 & KINGO LOOP, T/W ON, Judsonia, Arkansas 72081, United States, in White County.
It is a gas pipeline facility that gathers natural gas from production wells, processes it, and prepares it for transport into larger transmission pipelines.
Gas pipeline facilities like this one are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines.
Gas gathering facilities vary in size, but they typically handle throughput from multiple wells, with capacities ranging from small (10-50 million cubic feet per day) to large (over 200 million cubic feet per day).
Common safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak surveys, emergency shutdown systems, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs.
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