ExxonMobil subsidiary fined millions over New Mexico injection wells

Fines come after earthquakes in New Mexico linked to the injection disposal wells

Tougher regulations: the Oil Conservation Division of New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department has stiffened rules for Class II wastewater injection wells in the Permian basin — Tougher regulations: the Oil Conservation Division of New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department has stiffened rules for Class II wastewater injection wells in the Permian basinPhoto: NOAH BRENNER/UPSTREAM

Mark Passwaters

Houston

ExxonMobil Oil Conservation Division New Mexico Texas XTO

Published 28 February 2022, 21:54Updated 1 March 2022, 16:19