Hilcorp Hit with $9.4 Million Fine for Excessive Methane Emissions in New Mexico

In a significant enforcement action, Hilcorp Energy Company has been fined $9.4 million due to violations relating to methane emissions from its oil and gas operations in New Mexico. This hefty penalty underscores the increasing scrutiny that fossil fuel companies are facing regarding their environmental practices and the growing urgency to tackle climate change.

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