DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - NEW QUITMAN CPF-3 Gas Pipeline Facility in Quitman, Arkansas

DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - NEW QUITMAN CPF-3 is a gas pipeline facility located at the intersection of Highway 356 and Highway 25 in Quitman, Cleburne County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gathering pipeline, it transports natural gas from production wells to processing or transmission systems. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate its role in both extraction and transportation. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, a state with significant natural gas production. Its location in a rural area near Quitman suggests it serves local production fields. The operational status ensures continued support for energy infrastructure in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Cleburne County, Arkansas, near the Little Red River watershed. Gas pipeline operations in this region must manage risks related to proximity to waterways and potential impacts on local ecosystems. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are required under PHMSA regulations to ensure integrity. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses low environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids, but methane leakage remains a concern.