Overview
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING LLC. - SOUTH PETERPENDER COMPRESSOR STATION is an operational gas pipeline facility in Charleston, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas transmission under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING LLC. - SOUTH PETERPENDER COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 11219 NORTH AR 41 HIGHWAY in Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas gathering and processing network in the region. As a gas pipeline facility in the United States, this compressor station operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The facility's NAICS codes (486210 and 493120) indicate pipeline transportation of natural gas and storage activities, respectively. The South Peterpender Compressor Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in Arkansas and surrounding areas. Compressor stations are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance pipelines, ensuring efficient delivery to end-users. The facility's location in a rural area of Franklin County aligns with typical siting for such infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Franklin County, Arkansas, near the Arkansas River watershed. Proximity to waterways and agricultural land necessitates careful management of potential leaks or spills to protect local ecosystems. The age of the pipeline and cathodic protection systems are key factors in corrosion prevention and environmental safety. Regular PHMSA inspections help mitigate risks associated with the transport of natural gas.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 11219 NORTH AR 41 HIGHWAY, Charleston, Arkansas 72933, in Franklin County, United States.
A compressor station maintains pressure and flow in natural gas pipelines, ensuring efficient transport over long distances. It compresses gas to overcome friction losses and deliver gas to end-users.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, pressure monitoring systems, emergency shutdown valves, leak detection systems, and regular inspections as required by PHMSA regulations.
The NAICS codes 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) and 493120 (Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage) indicate that the facility is involved in natural gas transmission and storage activities.
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