Overview
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY LLC - NEW QUITMAN CPF-4 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Quitman, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas gathering and processing under federal pipeline safety regulations.
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY LLC - NEW QUITMAN CPF-4 is a gas pipeline facility located at 187 Fairview Rd, Quitman, Faulkner County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas gathering and processing network in the region. As part of the broader US pipeline infrastructure, it connects upstream production to downstream processing and transmission systems. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Its NAICS codes (211111, 213112, 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, support activities for oil and gas operations, and natural gas pipeline transportation. The facility's scale is typical for a central processing facility (CPF) in the Arkoma Basin, which is a significant natural gas producing region. The New Quitman CPF-4 contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in Arkansas and the surrounding region. By gathering and processing natural gas, it supports local energy markets and industrial consumers. The facility's location in a rural area near Quitman minimizes proximity to dense populations, though standard safety measures for gas handling and cathodic protection are essential to maintain integrity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Faulkner County, Arkansas, near the Arkansas River watershed. Natural gas pipeline operations in this region must manage risks related to corrosion, leaks, and potential impacts on local waterways. The age of the pipeline and cathodic protection systems are critical for preventing environmental incidents. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower spill risk compared to liquids, but methane emissions and pipeline integrity remain key environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 187 Fairview Rd, Quitman, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a gas pipeline facility that gathers and processes natural gas, connecting production sites to transmission pipelines.
Gas pipeline facilities in the US are regulated by PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
A CPF gathers raw natural gas from multiple wells, separates impurities and liquids, and prepares the gas for transport via pipelines to processing plants or end users.
It supports natural gas production in the Arkoma Basin, helping supply gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in Arkansas and neighboring states.
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