RRC Fines Top $1 Million in Latest Enforcement Actions Against Texas Pipeline and Oil Operators

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has issued more than $1 million in fines against oil and gas and pipeline operators for regulatory violations, highlighting its continued focus on compliance, safety, and environmental protection across Texas’ energy infrastructure.

 

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has levied more than $1 million in enforcement fines against oil and gas operators and pipeline businesses, reaffirming its commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory accountability across the state’s energy infrastructure.

Following its latest open meeting on Tuesday, the RRC announced a total of $1,036,759 in penalties, including $878,637 in Master Agreed Orders—cases in which operators were directed to come into compliance with Commission rules—and $158,122 in Master Default Orders for operators that failed to appear at enforcement proceedings.

As Texas’ primary regulator for intrastate pipeline safety, oil and gas operations, and surface mining, the Commission’s decisions serve as a key measure of regulatory enforcement across the nation’s largest energy-producing state. The RRC noted that the decisions will become final unless operators file motions for rehearing within the designated period.

Detailed listings of both Master Default Orders and Master Agreed Orders are available on the RRC’s website through the Hearings Division and General Counsel pages.

Founded in 1891, the Railroad Commission of Texas remains the state’s oldest regulatory agency, overseeing the safe development and transportation of Texas energy resources. The latest round of enforcement underscores the RRC’s ongoing role in maintaining operational integrity and environmental stewardship within the oil, gas, and pipeline sectors.