EPA v. Permian Resources Operating LLC-Multiple Facilities-2024 Flyover-CAFO With Inj Relief_FY2026

Case summary

EPA contracted helicopter flyovers of the Permian Basin between July 22, 2024, and August 19, 2024, to assess energy extraction facility emissions using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology. Flyovers of the Facilities at issue in this CAFO were conducted on August 18 and 19, 2024. EPA has conducted a comprehensive review of the facility-specific information gathered based upon observations made from the OGI video captures, facility permitted operations, and information provided by Respondent. Based on this review, EPA alleges the following violations for the Facilities: a. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.4{c) by failing to maintain the Facilities emissions control equipment in good condition and properly operate such equipment. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(b) by failing to operate equipment consistent with operating procedures in the Facilities certified registrations. c. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(c) by varying from representations in the Facilities' certified registrations regarding emissions at the Facilities. d. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.352(1)(1) and 106.492(1)(B) by failing to equip certain facilities with a continuously burning pilot or automatic ignition system that assures gas ignition.

Defendants (1)

• Permian Resources Operating, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• PERMIAN RESOURCES - JERSEY LILLY CTB #1

  SEE LAT/LONG, PECOS, TX, 79772

  Registry ID: 110062175934

• PERMIAN RESOURCES - OKINAWA TRUK SATELLITE

  SEE LAT/LONG, PECOS, TX, 79772

  Registry ID: 110071876352

• PERMIAN RESOURCES - LUCY BATTERY

  SEE LAT/LONG, PECOS, TX, 79772

  Registry ID: 110062175934

Statutes cited

• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Permian Resources Operating LLC-Multiple Facilities-2024 Flyover-CAFO With Inj Relief_FY2026entered 2026-07-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $144,654

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-07-13Final Order Issued
• 2026-07-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-07-20Enforcement Action Data Entered