Razorback Gathering Company, LLC - Hilltop Compressor Station | Clinton, Arkansas Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Razorback Gathering Company, LLC - Hilltop Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 2217 Oakland Road in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas. The station is operational and plays a key role in the natural gas gathering and transmission network, serving the broader midstream infrastructure of the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to processing plants and end users. The Hilltop Compressor Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in Arkansas and surrounding regions. Its location in a rural area with proximity to natural gas production zones underscores its importance in the energy supply chain, supporting local communities and industrial consumers.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Van Buren County, near the Ozark Mountains, which features forested terrain and waterways. Pipeline operations in such areas require careful management to prevent leaks or ruptures that could impact local ecosystems. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of combustion and greenhouse gas emissions if released. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA standards, including cathodic protection and regular inspections, helps mitigate environmental risks.