Montague 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: BOWERS
  • Operator: ATKINSON, JIM
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(4)(H)(i): Pit Backfill Requirements
  • Violation Discovered: April 30, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection?

  • Field Name: BOWERS (STRAWN)
  • Operator: GEURIN OIL & GAS
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 3(1): Entrance Sign
  • Violation Discovered: April 30, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection?

  • Field Name: BOWERS (STRAWN)
  • Operator: GEURIN OIL & GAS
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 3(2): Well Sign
  • Violation Discovered: April 30, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection?

  • Field Name: MONTAGUE COUNTY REGULAR
  • Operator: R & R ENERGY, LTD.
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(1): Unpermitted Disposal of Oil and Gas Wastes
  • Violation Discovered: April 30, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection?

  • Field Name: NEWARK, EAST (BARNETT SHALE)
  • Operator: ELEON OPERATORS, LLC
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(1): Unpermitted Disposal of Oil and Gas Wastes
  • Violation Discovered: March 24, 2017
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection? Non-compliant in subsequent inspections.

  • Field Name: RINGGOLD, E. (CONGL. 4TH)
  • Operator: BIG ROCK OIL LLC
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(1): Unpermitted Disposal of Oil and Gas Wastes
  • Violation Discovered: April 29, 2019
  • Last Infraction Action: Referred to State-Managed Cleanup Program
  • Compliant on reinspection?

  • Field Name: WAGG (CONGLOMERATE)
  • Operator: WISE PRODUCTION COMPANY
  • RRC Rule and Description: SWR 3(2): Well Sign
  • Violation Discovered: May 31, 2018
  • Last Infraction Action: Notice of Violation
  • Compliant on reinspection?