ROSS PIPELINES & GAS GATHERING - Gas Pipeline Facility in Havana, Arkansas

ROSS PIPELINES & GAS GATHERING is a gas pipeline facility located in Havana, Yell County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region, connecting 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas gathering pipeline, it is subject to federal safety standards including corrosion control, material selection, and emergency response requirements. The facility plays a role in the natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, a state with significant natural gas production from the Fayetteville Shale and other formations. Its location near Havana supports local energy infrastructure and contributes to the regional energy grid.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Yell County, Arkansas, near the Ouachita National Forest. Proximity to forested areas and waterways requires careful management of pipeline integrity to prevent leaks that could impact local ecosystems. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane emissions and fire hazards, necessitating robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems.