EPA v. CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC

Case summary

On September 30, 2025 , Region 8 finalized a CAFO with Continental Resources, Inc., settling violations of the Clean Air Act. The violations were based on the results of EPA?s October 2023 flyovers of stationary sources in North Dakota and Montana. EPA issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Continental in July 2024. The NOV alleged that Continental violated provisions of the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) and North Dakota Administrative Code. Those violations included failure to properly operate control devices. Under the CAFO, Continental has agreed to monitor flare operations and pay a $75,0000 civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Continental Resources, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CHICAGO3-26H CHICAGO4-26H SYRACUSE3-23H SYRACUSE4-23H

  47.96289,-103.30783, TWIN VALLEY, TOWNSHIP OF, ND, 58854

  Registry ID: 110071642622

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INCentered 2025-10-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $75,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-10-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-10-15Final Order Issued
• 2025-11-14Enforcement Action Data Entered