February 17, 2012

SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "State official: Produced water spill was handled correctly"

John Colson:
"PARACHUTE, Colorado — An environmental specialist for the state's gas regulatory agency said Thursday the agency was properly notified concerning a Feb. 11 spill of gas well “produced water” west of here.

“Williams did make the proper verbal notification,” said Chris Canfield of the Rifle office of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). He was referring to WPX Energy, formerly part of Williams Production RMP.

A tanker truck belonging to Summit Energy Services slid out of control on Garfield County Road 300 (the Parachute-Una Road) on Feb. 11, spilling an estimated 500 gallons of liquid into a nearby ditch, according to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Kevin Rae.

Under the rules, the company was required to submit a verbal report of the spill within 24 or 48 hours of the incident, Canfield said, speaking from an office in Denver..."  (Read more?  Click title)

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