Ward Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 19, 2019

As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details.


  • Field Name: MONAHANS (CLEAR FORK)
  • Operator: OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD.
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(1): Unpermitted Disposal of Oil and Gas Wastes
  • Violation Discovered: September 12, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection? Non-compliant in subsequent inspections.

  • Field Name: MONAHANS (CLEAR FORK)
  • Operator: OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD.
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(1): Unpermitted Disposal of Oil and Gas Wastes
  • Violation Discovered: December 13, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection? Non-compliant in subsequent inspections.

  • Field Name: MONAHANS (CLEAR FORK)
  • Operator: OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD.
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(1): Unpermitted Disposal of Oil and Gas Wastes
  • Violation Discovered: September 12, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection? Non-compliant in subsequent inspections.

  • Field Name: WARD, SOUTH
  • Operator: BAY TAN OPERATING, LP
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 17(a): Bradenhead Requirements
  • Violation Discovered: February 25, 2019
  • Last Infraction Action: Referred to Austin Field Ops for possible legal enforcement
  • Compliant on reinspection? Non-compliant in subsequent inspections.

  • Field Name: WARD, SOUTH
  • Operator: BAY TAN OPERATING, LP
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 13(a)(6)(A): Surface Control of Well
  • Violation Discovered: February 25, 2019
  • Last Infraction Action: Referred to Austin Field Ops for possible legal enforcement
  • Compliant on reinspection? Non-compliant in subsequent inspections.