EPA v. Cinco Oil & Gas Peeler NE UA1H B1H Administrative Order on Consent

Case summary

During May 8-16, 2018, EPA conducted helicopter flyovers of the Eagle Ford Shale area to assess energy extraction facility emissions using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology. On July 17, 2018, EPA sent Respondent OGI video captures of an unlit flare at the Facility emitting unburned hydrocarbons. Based upon its review of the images obtained during the flyovers and preliminary permit information available from online state databases for oil and gas facilities, EPA Region 6 notified Respondent and TCEQ of violations of the Texas SIP on July 17, 2018. On July 27, 2018, Respondent and EPA Region 6 conferred regarding violations of the Texas SIP at the Facility. On July 37, 2018, Respondent provided information to EPA that they have taken corrective action measures at the Facility to address compliance issues observed during the flyovers.

Defendants (1)

• Cinco Oil & Gas LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CINCO OIL & GAS PEELER NE UA1H B1H WELL SITE

  SEE LAT/LONG COORDINATES AND COMMENTS, TILDEN, TX, 78072

  Registry ID: 110070359574

Statutes cited

• CAA PARTD — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cinco Oil & Gas Peeler NE UA1H B1H Administrative Order on Consententered 2018-09-04

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-09-04Final Order Issued
• 2018-09-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-01-03Enforcement Action Closed