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

Case summary

EPA conducted CAA on-site partial compliance evaluation (PCE) inspections of oil and gas facilities in New Mexicos Permian Basin from April 8 through April 11, 2024, to assess emission sources using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology. 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 20 N.M.A.C. 2.72.210(D) by failing to comply with the Facilities permit conditions, as identified in subparagraphs 29.b.-29.e. b. Respondent violated Part A205(B) of the Facilities GCP-O&G permits by failing to either limit the hydrocarbon liquid throughput and average separator pressure to the amount and pressure listed in the relevant Registration Form or, otherwise, operate a control device and/or vapor recovery unit as a closed vent system that captures and routes tank emissions to the process stream or to the control device, and does not vent to atmosphere. c. Respondent violated Part A100(F) of the GCP Facilities GCP-O&G permits by failing to operate the GCP Facilities as specified in the Facilities Registration Forms. d. Respondent violated Part B101(A) of the GCP Facilities permits by failing to construct or modify and operate the GCP Facilities in accordance with all the conditions of the permit, including representations in the Registration Forms. e. Respondent violated Part B101(B) of the Facilities GCP-O&G permits by failing to obtain written approval of a GCP Facilities Registration Form prior to beginning modification of the GCP Facilities.

Defendants (1)

• Permian Resources Operating, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (7)

• PERMIAN RESOURCES - DUCK HUNT 1 STATE COM CTB

  SEE LAT/LONG, EUNICE, NM, 88231

  Registry ID: 110071820638

• PERMIAN RESOURCES - MORTAL KOMBAT 36 STATE COM NO. 502H

  SEE LAT/LONG, EUNICE, NM, 88231

  Registry ID: 110071820638

• PAC MAN 36 FED COM BATTERY AND MERCHANT GAP #502H

  17.15 MI SW OF EUNICE, EUNICE, NM, 88231

  Registry ID: 110071216731

• PERMIAN RESOURCES-SHEBA & SOLOMON-SHEBA FED COM 506H

  SEE LAT/LONG, JAL, NM, 88252

  Registry ID: 110071820627

• PERMIAN RESOURCES - DONKEY KONG

  SEE LAT/LONG, EUNICE, NM, 88231

  Registry ID: 110071820638

• PERMIAN RESOURCES - JULIET 1 & ROMEO

  SEE LAT/LONG, JAL, NM, 88252

  Registry ID: 110071820627

• BRIDGE STATE 29 CTB#1

  14.8 MI SW OF EUNICE, EUNICE, NM, 88231

  Registry ID: 110071538013

Statutes cited

• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Permian Resources Operating LLC-Multiple Facilities-2024 Inspections-CAFO With Inj Relief_FY2026entered 2026-08-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $691,253

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-08-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-08-19Final Order Issued
• 2026-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered