Justice Dept.: U.S. Orders Mewbourne Oil Company to Pay $5.5M, Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution From Oil & Gas Wells in New Mexico, Texas, Eliminating More Than 11,000 Tons of Harmful Air Pollutants Annually
August 09, 2023
August 09, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice 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 has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and to spend at least $4.6 million for projects to ensure 422 of its oil and gas battery pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with state 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 has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and to spend at least $4.6 million for projects to ensure 422 of its oil and gas battery pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with state a . . .