The state Department of Health is going to issue guidelines regarding the remediation of saltwater spills. The goal is to make sure everyone has the same set of rules and that standards are consistent across all spills and locations. [...]Read More... from[...]
Tag: Oil Spills
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Is the State Doing Enough to Prevent Oil Spills?
News broke last month that the pipe responsible for the largest oil and saltwater spill in North Dakota history likely leaked for more than three months. It forces us to ask: is our regulatory policy incentivizing spill prevention? Rob Port takes on[...]
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Blacktail Creek Spill: Pipeline Allegedly Leaked for More Than 3 Months
It’s been almost a year since the discovery of a saltwater and oil spill on Blacktail Creek near Williston. In the days after the discovery, we learned that it was likely the largest spill in North Dakota history. And now, as the[...]
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Looking in on North Dakota’s ‘Hands Off’ Approach To Pipeline Reclamation
Journalist Kevin Killough takes a closer look at North Dakota’s regulatory environment regarding pipelines, especially those that are serving the Bakken region. His conclusion — taking a partnership approach rather than an adversarial one has served the state well. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Body of Evidence: How the White Pelican Spreads Oil
The Brown Pelican became the symbol of the BP oil spill, but the White Pelican is offering clues to its lasting impact on bird populations. And North Dakota researchers are participating in the process. Title photo by Joel Sartore. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Lightning Strikes Fiberglass Tank, Causes Brine 440 Barrel (13,000 Gallon) Brine Spill
A lightning strike on a well-site fiberglass tank led to a brine spill last week. It’s the third such spill in the last year involving fiberglass tanks. More details from the Williston Herald. [...]Read More... from Lightning Strikes Fiberglass Tank, Causes Brine[...]
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EPA Investigating 2014 Mandaree Oil Spill
The EPA has opened an investigation into a pipeline spill that took place last summer near Bear Den Bay and Mandaree. The spill released ~1,000,000 gallons (~32,000 barrels) of produced water — some of which ended up in Lake Sakakawea. [...]Read More...[...]
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Oil Spill: Paddlefish Test Clean
Muscle tissue and eggs from 30 paddlefish snagged this spring have come back clear of any lingering effects from an oil spill in the Yellowstone River in Montana last January. State Game and Fish Department fisheries chief Greg Power said Game and[...]
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Produced Water Pipeline Spill Reported Near Mandaree
The pipeline spill is believed to have released ~220,000 gallons (~7,000 barrels) of produced water into a field. No direct impacts to waterways or water sources have been observed. More from The Dickinson Press. [...]Read More... from Produced Water Pipeline Spill Reported[...]
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Official: Some of 63,000-gallon brine spill has reached lake
A 63,000 gallon — 2,000 barrel pipeline spill has resulted in some water entering a tributary and likely finding its way into Smishek Lake. Smishek Lake is near Powers Lake, about 75 miles West Northwest of Minot. [...]Read More... from Official: Some of[...]
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Landowner Group Happy With Legislature
Leadership of the Northwest Landowners Association is pleased with the progress made in the 2015 legislative session. Several bills related to oil industry and pipelines were passed that will positively affect landowners. KX News has the full story. [...]Read More... from Landowner[...]
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ND Dept. of Health: Pipeline Leak in Burke County
Most of the leaked brine water has been recovered, but the spill did impact a wetland. In total, 500 barrels (15,750 gallons) spilled, 475 barrels (14, 962 gallons) have been reportedly recovered. The full news release from the Department of Health follows.[...]
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First Responders in ND Training for Oil Spill Disasters
Oil spills and train derailments are not theoretically possible disasters in North Dakota, their things we’ve already experienced, and our first line of defense is first responders. WDAZ News has the story on what we’re doing to prepare them. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Brine Spills Leave Lasting Impact on Divide County
Oil and brine spills are a reality of oil development. John Taylor writing for the Crosby Journal takes a closer look at the issue as it affects Divide County. [...]Read More... from Brine Spills Leave Lasting Impact on Divide County
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Pipeline Company Didn’t Use Remote Sensors Before Blacktail Creek Spill
From the article, “The investigation into the spill is still ongoing, but Helms estimates the pipeline was leaking for more than 12 days before the rupture was discovered Jan. 6.” [...]Read More... from Pipeline Company Didn’t Use Remote Sensors Before Blacktail Creek[...]
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North Dakota Oil and Gas Officials Request Corrections to Inside Energy Story
Inside Energy published an article recently that shined light on inconsistencies with reporting and transparency within the Department of Health and Department of Mineral Resources regarding oil and brine spills. State officials took exception to the article and requested corrections from Inside Energy[...]