North Dakota regulators say an equipment failure at a well near Watford City in the northwestern part of the state led to the release of about 12,180 gallons of oil.
The Associated Press reported that the state’s Oil and Gas Division said it was notified of the spill on Sunday at the Newfield Production Co. well located about 5 miles west of Watford City. Newfield Production is based out of Denver, Colorado.
Regulators said none of the oil escaped the oil well site. The company reported that it has recovered all but about 420 gallons of the oil.
Regulators said a state inspector has been at the site and is monitoring cleanup.
Source: Associated Press
