Arkansas

Arkansas faces a challenging moratorium landscape, with at least 29 moratoriums enacted, though at least 16 have also been rejected, indicating that opposition to pauses on development frequently fails. Zoning outcomes are favorable, with at least 8 approvals and only 1 denial reported, and opposition has had limited success with just 1 project reported as blocked versus 2 approved despite pushback. Compared to neighboring Louisiana, where moratorium rejection rates are higher and zoning friction is similarly low, Arkansas carries more regulatory uncertainty at the local level. The 28 active companies suggest continued market interest despite the moratorium headwinds.