Natural Gas Producer Agrees to Settlement to Reduce Emissions in New Mexico

"On "17/10/2024", the "U.S. Department of Justice (Environment and Natural Resources Division)" issued an update regarding a settlement with Hilcorp Energy Company resolving Clean Air Act and New Mexico state law violations at the company’s oil and gas production operations in New Mexico.

Hilcorp Energy Company has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $9.4 million for violating emissions standards during well completion operations, with the amount split between the U.S. and the State of New Mexico. The company will also employ an EPA-approved third-party auditor to ensure compliance and replace old process control equipment with non-polluting alternatives on Tribal lands, resulting in significant reductions of methane and VOC emissions."