Overview
ENABLE MISS. RIVER/GLENDALE is a gas pipeline facility in Glendale, Arkansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for natural gas transmission.
ENABLE MISS. RIVER/GLENDALE is a gas pipeline facility located in Glendale, Lincoln County, Arkansas. The facility is part of the Enable Mississippi River Transmission system, which serves the mid-continent region of the United States. As a natural gas pipeline, it plays a key role in transporting gas from production areas to distribution networks. 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 the safe operation of natural gas pipelines. The pipeline infrastructure includes cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion and regular integrity management programs to ensure safety. The specific length of this pipeline segment is not detailed, but typical gas transmission pipelines in Arkansas range from tens to hundreds of miles. Environmentally, the pipeline traverses rural areas of Arkansas, including agricultural land and near waterways. The facility's proximity to the Mississippi River region requires careful monitoring to prevent leaks and protect water resources. The pipeline contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area.
Environmental context
The pipeline is located in a rural area of Arkansas, near agricultural fields and the Mississippi River watershed. The region's flat terrain and proximity to waterways necessitate robust spill prevention and cathodic protection measures. The pipeline transports natural gas, which poses lower environmental risk than liquid hydrocarbons, but still requires regular leak detection and integrity testing to protect local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The pipeline is located near Glendale, Arkansas, at HWY 54 1.6 miles north of the intersection with Highway 114, in Lincoln County.
It is a natural gas transmission pipeline, part of the Enable Mississippi River Transmission system, which transports natural gas across the mid-continent United States.
The pipeline is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for natural gas pipelines.
Gas pipelines in Arkansas must comply with PHMSA regulations, including cathodic protection for corrosion control, regular integrity assessments, leak detection systems, and emergency response plans.
Natural gas pipelines have a lower environmental risk compared to liquid pipelines, but they still require careful monitoring to prevent methane leaks, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Operators must implement leak detection and repair programs.
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