Overview
RAZORBACK GATHERING COMPANY, LLC. - JONES 7-11 COMPRESSOR FACILITY is an operational gas pipeline compressor station in Mount Vernon, Arkansas, supporting natural gas gathering and transmission infrastructure.
RAZORBACK GATHERING COMPANY, LLC. - JONES 7-11 COMPRESSOR FACILITY is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 199 Adkisson Rd, Mount Vernon, Faulkner County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and serves as a key component in the natural gas gathering network, compressing gas to maintain flow through pipelines. It operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a compressor facility, it is subject to federal safety regulations under the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The facility's design and operation include standard industry practices such as cathodic protection for corrosion control and regular integrity management programs to ensure safe and reliable gas transport. The facility plays a vital role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting the gathering of gas from production areas and delivering it to processing plants or transmission lines. Its location in central Arkansas contributes to the state's energy supply chain, serving both local distribution and interstate markets.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Faulkner County, near Mount Vernon, with proximity to agricultural land and scattered residential properties. Natural gas compressor stations typically have localized environmental impacts, including noise from engines and potential emissions from combustion. The surrounding region is characterized by rolling hills and waterways, requiring careful management of any potential leaks or spills to protect local ecosystems and groundwater.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 199 Adkisson Rd, Mount Vernon, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA.
It is a natural gas compressor station that compresses gas to maintain pressure and flow in the gathering pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport from production sites to processing or transmission lines.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA regulations and 49 CFR Part 192, which mandates pipeline safety standards including corrosion control, integrity management, and emergency response plans.
Compressor stations boost gas pressure to overcome friction losses and maintain flow over long distances, ensuring reliable delivery to end users.
It supports the gathering of natural gas from production areas in Arkansas, feeding into the broader pipeline network that supplies residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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