Overview
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - NORTHWEST CHARLEY CPF-2 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Greers Ferry, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas gathering and processing under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - NORTHWEST CHARLEY CPF-2 is a gas pipeline facility located at 580 Hillcrest Dr, Greers Ferry, Arkansas, in Cleburne County. The facility is operational and serves as a central processing facility (CPF) for natural gas gathering, connecting local production to downstream infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Its NAICS codes (213112 and 486210) indicate activities in support of oil and gas operations and natural gas pipeline transportation. The facility's scale is typical for a regional gathering system in the Arkoma Basin, supporting midstream operations. As part of the natural gas infrastructure in Arkansas, this facility plays a key role in aggregating and transporting gas from production wells to processing plants or transmission lines. Its location near Greers Ferry Lake and the Ozark Mountains requires careful environmental management to protect water resources and local ecosystems. The facility contributes to regional energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated near Greers Ferry Lake, a major reservoir, and within the Ozark Mountain ecoregion. Pipeline operations in this area must manage risks related to waterway crossings and karst topography, which can affect groundwater. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower spill risk than liquids, but methane leakage is a concern. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are required under PHMSA regulations to ensure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 580 Hillcrest Dr, Greers Ferry, Arkansas 72067, in Cleburne County, United States.
It is a gas pipeline central processing facility (CPF-2) that gathers natural gas from production wells and prepares it for transport to processing plants or transmission pipelines.
The facility operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines, including design, construction, testing, and maintenance.
Located near Greers Ferry Lake, the facility must manage risks to water quality and wildlife. Natural gas operations focus on preventing leaks and corrosion through cathodic protection and regular inspections.
It supports the Arkoma Basin's natural gas production by gathering gas from local wells and feeding it into the midstream network, contributing to the U.S. energy supply.
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