EPA v. XTO Energy-TX_NM Permian Basin Sites-2020-2022 OGI Flyovers CAFO-FY2026

Case summary

On March 16, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) for its oil and gas production facilities in the Texas and New Mexico Permian Basin. The CAFO addresses unauthorized emissions from flares, tanks, and other equipment identified using optical gas imaging (OGI) technology during helicopter flyovers conducted by an EPA contractor from August 25 through October 15, 2020, and from July 12 through August 15, 2022. The CAFO requires that the facility satisfy an injunctive relief package that includes permitting and operational reviews, site inspections, engineering assessment, monthly OGI surveys, and installation of tank pressure monitors, combustion control device pilot monitors, and vapor recovery unit uptime monitors. EPA agreed to allow XTO to shut-in two (2) facilities in lieu of the terms above, per their request. XTO shall send a letter to EPA detailing the work completed within one (1) year from the effective date of the CAFO. XTO also must pay a civil penalty of $778,000 within 30 days.

Defendants (1)

• XTO Energy Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (14)

• RAIDER COMPRESSOR STATION

  9 MI E OF LOVING, LOVING, NM, 88256

  Registry ID: 110070379939

• XTO ENERGY - ROSS DRAW 25 CENTRAL TANK BATTERY

  20 MI SE OF LOVING, LOVING, NM, 88256

  Registry ID: 110021145517

• POKER LAKE UNIT BIG SINKS 19-24-31 TANK BATTERY

  14.75 MI E OF MALAGA, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110070667091

• PLU PIERCE CANYON 17 TANK BATTERY

  19.1 MI SE OF MALAGA, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110043684689

• XTO ENERGY - GOLDEN CHILD TANK BATTERY

  5.8 MI SE OF MALAGA, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110070666661

• POKER LAKE UNIT (PLU) 158 BATTERY

  9.0 MILES E OF MALAGA, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110055581393

• XTO ENERGY - SHOCKER AND THRILLER TANK BATTERY

  10 MI SE OF MALAGA, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110070667093

• REMUDA 100 TANK BATTERY

  8.2 MILES E. OF MALAGA IN EDDY COUNTY, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110070507379

• POKER LAKE UNIT NO421 PRODUCTION BATTERY

  20 MI SE OF LOVING, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110070507558

• UNIVERSITY BLOCK 20 TANK BATTERY

  SEE LAT/LONG, WINK, TX, 79789

  Registry ID: 110071468387

• REMUDA BASIN 19 CONTROL BATTERY

  SEE LAT/LONG COORDINATES, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110072155843

• PLU BRUSHY DRAW 18 TANK BATTERY

  SEE LATITUDE/LONGITUDE COORDINATES, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110072155794

• XTO ENERGY - PLU PHANTOM BANKS 20-25-31

  17.0 MI SE OF MALAGA, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110070790981

• XTO ENERGY - CORRAL CANYON TANK BATTERY

  6.7 MI SE OF MALAGA, MALAGA, NM, 88263

  Registry ID: 110070360755

Statutes cited

• CAA PARTD — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• XTO Energy-TX_NM Permian Basin Sites-2020-2022 OGI Flyovers CAFO-FY2026entered 2026-03-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $778,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-03-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-03-16Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-26Enforcement Action Data Entered