North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources
12/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/29/2025 10:20
Incident Reported in Williams County
Monday, December 29, 2025 - 10:00am Categories:
Department of Mineral Resources
Oil and Gas Division
State of North Dakota
NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 29, 2025
Incident Reported in Williams County
BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division was notified of a valve leak at the CPEUSC 4A 20-158N-100W SWD, approximately 25 miles north of Williston, on December 24, 2025.
Hydra Services, LLC reported that 900 barrels of produced water were released into containment on December 23, 2025. As of December 29, 2025, 900 barrels have been recovered.
A North Dakota Oil and Gas inspector has been to the location and will monitor any additional cleanup required.
Federal and state laws require operators to report the spillage of any materials that may pollute water, air or soil. Visit spill.nd.gov for more information about North Dakota's Unified Spill Reporting System notifications and the public access tool.
A North Dakota Oil and Gas inspector has been to the location and will monitor any additional cleanup required.
Federal and state laws require operators to report the spillage of any materials that may pollute water, air or soil. Visit spill.nd.gov for more information about North Dakota's Unified Spill Reporting System notifications and the public access tool.
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Marina Gasser, Public Information Specialist
North Dakota Oil and Gas Division
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