Overview
ET Gathering & Processing LLC - Wildcat Loop Dehydration Station is a gas pipeline facility in Pangburn, Arkansas, USA. It operates under PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas transmission.
ET Gathering & Processing LLC - Wildcat Loop Dehydration Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Pangburn, White County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is part of the broader natural gas gathering and processing infrastructure in the region, supporting the transportation of natural gas from production areas to processing plants and end users. 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. As a dehydration station, it removes water vapor from natural gas to prevent corrosion and hydrate formation, ensuring pipeline integrity and efficient flow. The station is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The Wildcat Loop Dehydration Station plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, a state with significant natural gas production from the Fayetteville Shale and other formations. By conditioning the gas for pipeline transport, the facility helps maintain the reliability and safety of the regional gas grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of White County, Arkansas, near the Little Red River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider proximity to waterways and agricultural lands to prevent potential leaks or spills. The dehydration process involves the removal of water and possible trace hydrocarbons, which are managed under environmental permits to minimize impact on local ecosystems. Regular cathodic protection and pipeline integrity inspections are standard practices to mitigate corrosion risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Fairview Road in Pangburn, White County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a natural gas dehydration station that removes water vapor from natural gas to prevent corrosion and hydrate formation, ensuring safe and efficient pipeline transport.
The facility 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.
The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Common safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular pipeline integrity inspections, leak detection systems, and compliance with PHMSA's safety regulations.
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