Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The OIG investigated allegations that Great Western Drilling Corporation (GWD) misreported mineral royalty data to the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) and underpaid Federal mineral royalties.
We substantiated the allegations and found that for more than 6 years, the GWD violated Federal regulations and ONRR rules when they deducted their costs incurred transporting and processing natural gas and associated natural gas liquids into marketable condition from its royalty obligations to the ONRR. Because of these violations, the GWD underpaid Federal royalties to the ONRR.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado entered into a civil settlement agreement with the GWD for $600,000 to resolve this case.
Short / Alternative Report Title:
DOI OIG - Great Western Drilling Underpaid Federal Royalties
Date Issued:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
13-0199
Component, if applicable:
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
Location(s):
United States
Type of Report:
Investigation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
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