EPA v. White Palace Energy, LLC

Case summary

On September, 15, 2025 EPA Region 6 issued a Proposed Administrative Order (Proposed Order) under its authority pursuant to under its authority pursuant to Section 1423(c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act to White Palace Energy, LLC (Respondent) located in Skiatook, Oklahoma. The Proposed Order was issued in response to violations of 40 C.F.R. Sections 147.2903(b), 147.2920(b) and Part I.B of the permit by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of their injection well. The Proposed Order requires the Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of the injection well, plug the injection well or convert it to production use. Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within 30 days.

Defendants (1)

• White Palace Energy, LLCNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• OS5958 - WELL NO. 10 (S)

  SE/4, SEC. 14, T 23N, R 11E, AVANT, OK, 74001

  Registry ID: 110015774802

Statutes cited

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

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-11-17Compliance Achieved
• 2026-03-18Enforcement Action Closed