FAYETTEVILLE GATH - BULL Gas Pipeline, Searcy, Arkansas | United States Pipeline Infrastructure

FAYETTEVILLE GATH - BULL is a gas pipeline facility located at 810 Smith Road in Searcy, White County, Arkansas, United States. It operates within the natural gas gathering sector, serving as part of the infrastructure that transports gas from production areas to processing or transmission systems. The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a gas gathering pipeline, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), specifically 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. These regulations govern design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including requirements for cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management. The facility's scale is typical for a gathering system in the Fayetteville Shale play, which has extensive pipeline networks. Environmentally, the pipeline's proximity to populated areas and waterways in White County necessitates careful monitoring and maintenance to prevent leaks or ruptures. The commodity transported, natural gas, poses risks of fire or explosion if released. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports local energy supply and economic activity, but also requires adherence to safety protocols to protect nearby communities and ecosystems.

The facility is situated in a region with mixed rural and suburban land use, near Searcy and the Little Red River watershed. Natural gas pipelines in this area must manage risks related to corrosion, third-party damage, and potential leaks that could affect soil, water, or air quality. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies ensures regular inspections and emergency response planning to mitigate environmental impacts.