Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
We investigated allegations that Continental Resources, Inc. flared gas from Federal mineral leases in North Dakota without an approved permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and failed to report the flaring to the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR).
We confirmed that Continental flared natural gas produced from Federal leases without a BLM-approved permit but did report the flared gas volumes to ONRR. As a result of the flared natural gas, the company owed unpaid royalties to ONRR in excess of $900,000 that ONRR is attempting to recover.
Date Issued:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
19-0222
Component, if applicable:
Bureau of Land Management
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Investigation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
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