New Mexico seeks record $47.8M fine for excess air pollution by natural gas processor

Natural gas producer fined a record-setting $47.8 million by New Mexico Environment Department

Rising ozone levels were detected by air quality monitors during the time of the alleged violations, according to the department.

US state seeks $47.8M fine for air pollution by natural gas processor

Sanctions allege permit violations and emissions of pollutants liked to respiratory issues, climate change

NMED fines Targa nearly $48M for excess emissions at Red Hills Gas Processing Plant - City Desk ABQ

By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQNew Mexico may receive nearly $48 million from a natural gas company that allegedly violated permitted emissions limits.Targa Northern Delaware, LLC, a subsidiary of Houston, Texas-based natural gas firm Targa Resources Corp, is the latest in a string of companies to face fines from the New Mexico Environment Department. Many of the other companies reached settlement agreements with the department.The Environment D…

New Mexico seeks record $47.8M fine for excess air pollution by natural gas processor

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico environmental regulators on Friday issued a $47.8 million fine on allegations of excess air pollution at a natural gas

New Mexico seeks record $47.8M fine for excess air pollution

The NM Environment Department issued the sanctions including a cease and desist order against Houston-based Targa Resources.