DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - SOUTHEAST RAINBOW CPF-1 Gas Pipeline Facility in Bee Branch, Arkansas

DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - SOUTHEAST RAINBOW CPF-1 is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 286 Evergreen Road CPF-1 in Bee Branch, Van Buren County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as a central processing facility (CPF) for gathering natural gas from production wells in the region. Its location in the Arkoma Basin places it within a significant natural gas-producing area of the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 213112 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate its dual role in both upstream gathering and midstream transportation. Typical gathering systems in Arkansas involve low-pressure pipelines that collect gas from multiple wellheads and transport it to processing plants. As part of the Southeast Rainbow gathering system, this CPF plays a critical role in aggregating natural gas for downstream processing and distribution. The facility contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its operational status ensures continued gas flow from the Arkoma Basin to the broader pipeline network.

The facility is located in a rural area of Van Buren County, near the Arkansas River watershed. Natural gas gathering pipelines in this region typically traverse forested and agricultural land, with potential environmental considerations including erosion control during construction and maintenance, as well as monitoring for methane leaks. The proximity to waterways requires adherence to spill prevention and cathodic protection standards to minimize environmental impact.