EPA: United States Orders Mewbourne Oil Company to Pay $5.5 Million and Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells in New Mexico and Texas, Eliminating More Than 11,000 Tons of Harmful Air Pollutants Annually
August 09, 2023
August 09, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2023:
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Company Also Agrees to Spend $4.6 Million for Preventative Measures and to Help Address Environmental Harm Caused by Its Violations
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Mewbourne Oil Company (Mewbourne) has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and undertake projects expected to cost at least $4.6 million to ensure 422 of its oil and gas well pads in New Mexico a . . .
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Company Also Agrees to Spend $4.6 Million for Preventative Measures and to Help Address Environmental Harm Caused by Its Violations
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Mewbourne Oil Company (Mewbourne) has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and undertake projects expected to cost at least $4.6 million to ensure 422 of its oil and gas well pads in New Mexico a . . .