Comments on: Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells Really Need Attention in West Virginia https://www.frackcheckwv.net/2023/10/28/abandoned-oil-gas-wells-really-need-attention-in-west-virginia/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:06:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Sky Lark in Flight https://www.frackcheckwv.net/2023/10/28/abandoned-oil-gas-wells-really-need-attention-in-west-virginia/#comment-456832 Sky Lark in Flight Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:06:43 +0000 https://www.frackcheckwv.net/?p=47384#comment-456832 PROPERTIES IN ADJACENT COUNTY TO WEST VIRGINIA, OVER MASON DIXON LINE <strong>PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County</strong> Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. 78.91(a) - PLUGGING - GENERAL PROVISIONS - Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. OGA3220(A) - PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS - Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.121(A) - WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.88(a) - OPERATING WELLS - MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS - Operator failed to inspect each operating well quarterly for compliance with the well construction and operating requirements. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.88(e) - OPERATING WELLS - MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS - Operator failed to submit an annual report to the Department identifying the compliance status of each well with the mechanical integrity requirements for structurally sound wells in compliance with 25 Pa. Code Section 78.73(c). Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.121(B) - WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Operator failed to electronically submit production and status report to the Department through its web site. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.88(b)1-4 - OPERATING WELLS - MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS - Operator failed to meet minimum requirements for inspections to determine compliance with the well construction and operating requirements. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling SkyTruth P.O. Box 3283 Shepherdstown, WV 25443 info@skytruth.org +1 (304) 885-4581 PROPERTIES IN ADJACENT COUNTY TO WEST VIRGINIA, OVER MASON DIXON LINE

PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.121(A) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Conventional operator failed to submit annual conventional production and status report for permitted or registered well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.88(a) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to inspect each operating well quarterly for compliance with the well construction and operating requirements.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.88(e) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to submit an annual report to the Department identifying the compliance status of each well with the mechanical integrity requirements for structurally sound wells in compliance with 25 Pa. Code Section 78.73(c).
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County
Description: Administrative violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.121(B) – WELL REPORTING – PRODUCTION REPORTING – Operator failed to electronically submit production and status report to the Department through its web site.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/30/2023 to BRYAN PATRICK in Luzerne Township, Fayette county. 78.88(b)1-4 – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to meet minimum requirements for inspections to determine compliance with the well construction and operating requirements.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-30 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

SkyTruth
P.O. Box 3283
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
info@skytruth.org
+1 (304) 885-4581

]]> By: Sky Lark Looking Down https://www.frackcheckwv.net/2023/10/28/abandoned-oil-gas-wells-really-need-attention-in-west-virginia/#comment-456831 Sky Lark Looking Down Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:04:48 +0000 https://www.frackcheckwv.net/?p=47384#comment-456831 <strong>PROPERTIES IN FAYETTE COUNTY ADJOINING MONONGALIA COUNTY ON MASON DIXON LINE</strong> <strong>PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County</strong> Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78.73(a) - GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION - Operator failed to construct and operate the well in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78 and ensure that the integrity of the well is maintained and health, safety, environment and property are protected. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5i - EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning - Failure of the operator to develop and implement an emergency response plan that provides for equipment, procedures, training and documentation to properly respond to emergencies that threaten human health and safety for each well site. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.88(d) - OPERATING WELLS - MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS - Operator failed to immediately notify the Department and take corrective actions to repair or replace defective equipment or casing for wells exhibiting progressive corrosion, rusting or other signs of equipment deterioration that compromise the integrity of the well. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5iv - EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning - Failure of the operator to review and submit an annual update of the emergency response plan on or before March 1st. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5vi - EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning - Failure of the unconventional well operator to have a copy of the emergency response plan at the well site during all phases of operation. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5iv - EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning - Failure of the operator to review and submit an annual update of the emergency response plan on or before March 1st. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.86 - CASING AND CEMENTING - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING - Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.74 - VENTING OF GAS - Operator vented gas to the atmosphere that produced a hazard to the public health and safety. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5vi - EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning - Failure of the unconventional well operator to have a copy of the emergency response plan at the well site during all phases of operation. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5i - EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning - Failure of the operator to develop and implement an emergency response plan that provides for equipment, procedures, training and documentation to properly respond to emergencies that threaten human health and safety for each well site. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.73(a) - GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION - Operator failed to construct and operate the well in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78 and ensure that the integrity of the well is maintained and health, safety, environment and property are protected. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling PROPERTIES IN FAYETTE COUNTY ADJOINING MONONGALIA COUNTY ON MASON DIXON LINE

PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78.73(a) – GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION – Operator failed to construct and operate the well in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78 and ensure that the integrity of the well is maintained and health, safety, environment and property are protected.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5i – EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning – Failure of the operator to develop and implement an emergency response plan that provides for equipment, procedures, training and documentation to properly respond to emergencies that threaten human health and safety for each well site.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.88(d) – OPERATING WELLS – MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF OPERATING WELLS – Operator failed to immediately notify the Department and take corrective actions to repair or replace defective equipment or casing for wells exhibiting progressive corrosion, rusting or other signs of equipment deterioration that compromise the integrity of the well.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5iv – EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning – Failure of the operator to review and submit an annual update of the emergency response plan on or before March 1st.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5vi – EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning – Failure of the unconventional well operator to have a copy of the emergency response plan at the well site during all phases of operation.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5iv – EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning – Failure of the operator to review and submit an annual update of the emergency response plan on or before March 1st.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.86 – CASING AND CEMENTING – DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING – Operator failed to report defect in a well that has defective, insufficient or improperly cemented casing to the Department within 24 hours of discovery. Operator failed to correct defect or failed to submit a plan to correct the defect for approval by the Department within 30 days.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.74 – VENTING OF GAS – Operator vented gas to the atmosphere that produced a hazard to the public health and safety.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5vi – EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning – Failure of the unconventional well operator to have a copy of the emergency response plan at the well site during all phases of operation.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to BIG DOG ENERGY LLC in German Township, Fayette county. 78a55(i)5i – EMERGNCY RESPONSE – Planning – Failure of the operator to develop and implement an emergency response plan that provides for equipment, procedures, training and documentation to properly respond to emergencies that threaten human health and safety for each well site.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette County
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/25/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Georges Township, Fayette county. 78.73(a) – GENERAL PROVISION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION – Operator failed to construct and operate the well in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 78 and ensure that the integrity of the well is maintained and health, safety, environment and property are protected.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

]]> By: Sky Lark from Above https://www.frackcheckwv.net/2023/10/28/abandoned-oil-gas-wells-really-need-attention-in-west-virginia/#comment-456830 Sky Lark from Above Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:54:48 +0000 https://www.frackcheckwv.net/?p=47384#comment-456830 PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO WEST VIRGINIA STATE LINE, MASON DIXON LINE <strong>1. PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County, PA</strong> Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. 78.91(a) - PLUGGING - GENERAL PROVISIONS - Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling <strong>2. PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County, PA</strong> Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. OGA3220(A) - PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS - Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it. Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00 Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling SkyTruth P.O. Box 3283 Shepherdstown, WV 25443 info@skytruth.org +1 (304) 885-4581 PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO WEST VIRGINIA STATE LINE, MASON DIXON LINE

1. PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. 78.91(a) – PLUGGING – GENERAL PROVISIONS – Upon abandoning a well, the owner or operator failed to plug the well to stop the vertical flow of fluids or gas within the well bore under 25 Pa. Code §§ 78.92—78.98 or an approved alternate method.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

2. PA Permit Violation Issued to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette County, PA
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 10/31/2023 to DIVERSIFIED PROD LLC in Springhill Township, Fayette county. OGA3220(A) – PLUGGING REQUIREMENTS – Failure to plug the well upon abandoning it.
Incident Date/Time: 2023-10-31 00:00:00
Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling

SkyTruth
P.O. Box 3283
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
info@skytruth.org
+1 (304) 885-4581

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