EPA v. Energen Resources Corporation (GMG290105)

Case summary

Respondent is oil and gas operator performing oil and gas extration and production in the Western Portion of the Gulf of Mexico off of the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Respondent failed to properly reapply for NDPES permit coverage and several facilities discharged without permit coverage after their general permit expired. The NPDES general permit they had authorized produced water (and other) discharges to the Gulf of Mexico. Respondent has since sold the facilities and is no long an operator or permittee.

Defendants (1)

• Energen Resources Corporation (GMG290105)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ENERGEN RESOURCES CORPORATION (GMG290105)

  WESTERN PORTION OF THE GULF OF MEXICO - OCS WATERS, GULF OF MEXICO, GM, 99999

  Registry ID: 110016660601

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Energen Resources Corporation (GMG290105)entered 2004-03-05

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-10-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-10-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-03-05Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed