Overview
FAYETTEVILLE GATHERING - QUITMAN EAST SECTION is an operational gas pipeline in Quitman, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure serving the region.
FAYETTEVILLE GATHERING - QUITMAN EAST SECTION is a natural gas pipeline located in Quitman, Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a gathering pipeline, it collects natural gas from production wells and transports it to processing facilities or larger transmission lines. The pipeline operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. In Arkansas, the state's oil and gas commission also provides additional oversight. The facility's specific technical specifications such as length and diameter are not detailed, but typical gathering pipelines in the Fayetteville Shale play range from small to medium diameter pipes spanning several miles. This pipeline plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain for the Fayetteville Shale region, one of the major natural gas producing areas in the United States. By connecting local production to the broader pipeline network, it supports energy delivery to end-users and contributes to the reliability of the natural gas grid in Arkansas and beyond.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses rural and semi-rural areas in Cleburne County, which includes forested land and waterways. Proximity to populated areas like Quitman and potential water crossings require careful monitoring for leaks and corrosion. The commodity transported, natural gas, poses risks of methane emissions and explosion hazards. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent external corrosion, and regular inspections are mandated by PHMSA to ensure environmental safety.
Frequently asked questions
The pipeline is located in Quitman, Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States, at coordinates 35.353376, -92.164982.
It is a natural gas gathering pipeline that collects gas from production wells and transports it to processing or transmission facilities.
Gas pipelines in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for safety standards.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs.
The Fayetteville Shale is a major natural gas producing formation in Arkansas, and gathering pipelines like this one are essential for bringing gas to market.
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