EPA v. Contango ResourcesLLC - MIT Violation

Case summary

During the week of February 5, 2024, a Final Administrative Compliance Order (AO) will be issued to Contango Resources, LLC (Respondent). The AO alleges Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. ?? 147.2903(b), 147.2909, 147.2912(a) by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of an injection well located in Osage County, Oklahoma. The AO requires the Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of the injection well, plug the injection well or convert it to production use. No public comments were received during the public notice period for the AO.

Defendants (1)

• Contango Resources, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS2953 - WELL NO. NWN E14 (E)

  NE/4, SEC. 5, T 24N, R 7E, FAIRFAX, TX, 74637

  Registry ID: 110028130181

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V
• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Contango ResourcesLLC - MIT Violationentered 2024-02-05

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-11-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-11-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-02-05Final Order Issued
• 2025-08-26Compliance Achieved
• 2025-10-01Enforcement Action Closed