MERIT ENERGY COMPANY, LLC - HOBBS, JOHN B 01-06 Gas Pipeline in Lavaca, Arkansas

MERIT ENERGY COMPANY, LLC - HOBBS, JOHN B 01-06 is a gas pipeline facility located in Lavaca, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the US pipeline infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. These regulations mandate standards for design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance, including cathodic protection and leak detection. The pipeline's location in a rural area of Arkansas suggests it may serve local distribution or regional transmission needs. Gas pipelines like this one play a critical role in delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The facility's proximity to Lavaca and surrounding communities underscores its importance in maintaining reliable energy supply. Environmental considerations include pipeline integrity management to prevent leaks and minimize impact on nearby waterways and ecosystems.

The pipeline traverses an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use near Lavaca, Arkansas. Proximity to waterways such as the Arkansas River requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent corrosion and spills. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane emissions and explosion hazards, necessitating strict adherence to PHMSA integrity management programs.