DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - YELLOWSTONE CPF-3 Gas Pipeline Facility in Bee Branch, Arkansas

DESOTO GATHERING COMPANY, LLC - YELLOWSTONE CPF-3 is a gas pipeline facility located at 339 Lawrence Road in Bee Branch, Van Buren County, Arkansas. This operational facility is part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region, serving to transport gas from production sites to processing or transmission systems. The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance, as well as integrity management programs. The facility's location in rural Arkansas suggests it may serve local gas production fields. As part of the natural gas gathering network, this facility plays a role in connecting upstream production with downstream markets. The environmental context includes proximity to rural areas and potential water crossings typical of Arkansas terrain. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Van Buren County, Arkansas, characterized by forested hills and numerous waterways. Gas pipeline operations in such terrain require careful management of erosion and water crossing integrity. The proximity to natural habitats and potential for leaks or ruptures necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to protect local ecosystems.