Tuesday, September 1, 2015

THOUSANDS OF GALLONS OF OIL AND BRINE SPILLED AT XTO ENERGY'S WELL SITE IN DUNN COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA


Brine, oil spill in Dunn County


By Karee Magee 


AUGUST 31, 2015

DUNN COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA

A brine and oil spill occurred Monday at a well site owned by XTO Energy Inc. in Dunn County, according to an announcement made by the North Dakota Department of Health.

About 110 barrels of brine and 550 barrels of oil were released in the spill, and about 90 barrels of brine and 450 barrels of oil have been recovered.

The spill escaped the site, but no waterway appeared affected, according to the Department of Health.

The well is located about 18 miles southeast of Watford City.