Overview
FAYETTEVILLE GATHER/BIG HAWK is an operational gas pipeline facility in Prim, Arkansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for natural gas gathering.
FAYETTEVILLE GATHER/BIG HAWK is a gas pipeline facility located in Prim, Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region, supporting the transportation of gas from production areas to processing or transmission systems. 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 gas pipelines. As a gathering pipeline, it typically handles lower-pressure gas from wellheads, and its scale is consistent with regional gathering networks in the Fayetteville Shale play area. This pipeline contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, a state with significant natural gas production. Its location in a rural area near Prim minimizes proximity to dense populations, though it may cross waterways or environmentally sensitive areas. The facility's role in gathering gas supports local energy markets and downstream consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Cleburne County, Arkansas, near the Little Red River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this region may cross streams and forested areas, requiring erosion control and spill prevention measures. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower environmental risk than liquids, but methane leakage is a concern. Cathodic protection systems are typically used to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are mandated under PHMSA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
FAYETTEVILLE GATHER/BIG HAWK is located at HWY 92 & 263-T/N-GO APP.5.71/M, Prim, Arkansas 72130, United States.
It is a natural gas gathering pipeline, which collects gas from production wells and transports it to processing or transmission facilities.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety.
The NAICS code is 486210, which corresponds to Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular patrols and leak detection, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs.
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