DESOTO - STEELHEAD CPF-2 Gas Pipeline Facility in Clinton, Arkansas

DESOTO - STEELHEAD CPF-2 is a gas pipeline facility located at 547 Cutoff Road in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the U.S. pipeline infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply network. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas pipeline facilities in Arkansas are part of a dense network transporting natural gas from production areas to distribution systems. The scale of such facilities can vary, but they often include compression stations and metering equipment to maintain flow and pressure. This facility plays a role in the natural gas supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the region. Its location in a rural area of Arkansas reduces proximity to densely populated zones, but it may traverse waterways or environmentally sensitive areas. The operational status ensures continued service for energy delivery.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Van Buren County, Arkansas, near the Arkansas River watershed. Gas pipelines in this region may cross waterways and forested areas, requiring careful management of erosion and vegetation. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of leaks or ruptures, which could affect local ecosystems. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, a key environmental safeguard.