Incident Reported in Billings County
NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 21, 2025
Incident Reported in Billings County
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division was notified of an electrical outage that led to tanks overflowing at the TRMU water plant, approximately 16 miles northeast of Medora, on November 20, 2025.
Scout Energy Management LLC reported Friday that 500 barrels of produced water were released into containment on November 20, 2025. As of November 21, 2025, 480 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.
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For More Information:
Marina Gasser, Public Information Specialist
North Dakota Oil and Gas Division
600 E Boulevard Ave., Dept. 474 | Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
PHONE: 701-328-8020 | EMAIL: mkgasser@nd.gov
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