Overview
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - SOUTH RAINBOW is a gas pipeline facility in Center Ridge, Arkansas, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas gathering.
DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - SOUTH RAINBOW is a gas pipeline facility located in Center Ridge, Conway County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region, connecting production sites to processing or transmission systems. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gathering pipeline, it falls under specific regulatory requirements for design, construction, and maintenance, including cathodic protection and leak detection. 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. This pipeline contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, a state with significant natural gas production from the Fayetteville Shale and other formations. The facility's location in a rural area reduces population density risks, but proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires careful environmental management. The pipeline's role in gathering gas from wells supports local energy production and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Arkansas, near the Arkansas River Valley. Natural gas pipelines in this region traverse agricultural and forested lands, with potential impacts on soil and water resources. Cathodic protection systems are used to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections mitigate leak risks. The pipeline's commodity (natural gas) poses lower environmental risk than hazardous liquids, but methane emissions are a concern. Proximity to waterways requires spill prevention measures.
Frequently asked questions
The pipeline is located in Center Ridge, Conway County, Arkansas, United States, near the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 124.
It is a natural gas gathering pipeline that collects gas from production wells and transports it to processing or transmission facilities.
The pipeline is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, and compliance with PHMSA integrity management requirements.
Natural gas pipelines have lower spill risk than hazardous liquids, but methane leaks can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Operators implement leak detection and repair programs to minimize environmental impact.
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