Moderate Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Arkansas

El Dorado AR Refinery Complex

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  ARKANSAS

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchMurphy Oil / Various
Host CountyUnion County AR
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

El Dorado Arkansas is home to Murphy Oil refinery and a petrochemical complex that has operated since the 1920s when oil was discovered in the region. The complex processes local and Gulf Coast crude oil for southern US distribution.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

El Dorado with 18,000 residents surrounds the complex. Tornado risk in south Arkansas and chemical hazmat from refinery operations create compound risk.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-167, US-82. Union County Emergency Management maintains chemical emergency response plans.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone