EPA v. Greenlake Energy Operating LLC-Multiple Facilities-2024 Flyover-CAFO With Inj Relief_FY2026

Case summary

Flyovers of the Facilities at issue in this CAFO were conducted on August 15, 2024, and August 18, 2024. Appendix A identifies EPAs observations at each Facility. 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. b. 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.

Defendants (1)

• Greenlake Energy Operating, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• GREENLAKE ENERGY - JAYHAWK FACILITY

  SEE LAT/LONG, MENTONE, TX, 79754

  Registry ID: 110071876511

• GREENLAKE ENERGY - NO RISK IT FACILITY

  SEE LAT/LONG, PECOS, TX, 79772

  Registry ID: 110071876512

Statutes cited

• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Greenlake Energy Operating LLC-Multiple Facilities-2024 Flyover-CAFO With Inj Relief_FY2026entered 2026-08-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $113,000

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-08-07Final Order Issued
• 2026-08-18Enforcement Action Data Entered