{
    "title": "Inheriting NOVs: Providing Context and Raising the Bar on Operational and Compliance Standards",
    "modified_at": "2025-04-03 20:19:22",
    "published_at": "2025-04-03 20:22:00",
    "url": "https://positive-energy-hub.prezly.com/inheriting-novs-providing-context-and-raising-the-bar-on-operational-and-compliance-standards",
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    "subtitle": "Context Corner Edition 10",
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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/cb890817-9224-4fc9-a260-2f566dbc285f/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-cb890817-9224-4fc9-a260-2f566dbc285f\"\n                data-id=\"cb890817-9224-4fc9-a260-2f566dbc285f\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/cb890817-9224-4fc9-a260-2f566dbc285f/-/inline/no/tempImageZqQizD.heic\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/cb890817-9224-4fc9-a260-2f566dbc285f/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><em>By Carrie Crumpton, CNX Vice President of Environmental Strategy</em></p><blockquote>Hey Carrie, what&rsquo;s up with the NOVs coming in on the wells CNX acquired in Westmoreland County?</blockquote><h4 id=\"cnxs-standard-of-accountability\" >CNX&rsquo;s Standard of Accountability</h4><p>First&nbsp;off, <a href=\"http://prez.ly/yMdd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acquiring an oil and gas company</a> generally means inheriting all liabilities, past and present, including notices of violation (NOVs). As the new owner, CNX is responsible for addressing these violations,&nbsp;which can range&nbsp;from minor paperwork/administrative issues to other environmental/regulatory-related non-compliances.</p><p>CNX is very proud of our high operational and compliance standards, and we are known for our transparency.&nbsp;Some of the issues we inherited were discovered and reported by the previous operator during the standard due diligence process&nbsp;prior to&nbsp;the acquisition, and some have been identified by our team post-acquisition.</p><p>Regardless of&nbsp;previous&nbsp;compliance status, CNX is taking responsibility for these non-compliance matters and is excited to bring these assets into our portfolio and incorporate our operational, safety, and environmental standards.&nbsp;We are also implementing our <a href=\"https://www.positiveenergyhub.com/category/radical-transparency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Radical Transparency</a> program at these sites,&nbsp;which includes information on air quality&nbsp;and other monitoring above and beyond regulatory standards.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-39c8f853-833c-46fa-9b58-43607cde2cc5\"\n           href=\"https://www.cnx.com/wellpad/herminie/\"\n           data-id=\"39c8f853-833c-46fa-9b58-43607cde2cc5\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 100%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/39c8f853-833c-46fa-9b58-43607cde2cc5/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"CNX\u2019s Herminie Pad in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, was recently inherited through the acquisition of Apex Energy.\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"><em>CNX&rsquo;s Herminie Pad in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, was recently inherited through the acquisition of Apex Energy.</em></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<h4 id=\"differing-views-of-responsible-operation\" >Differing Views of Responsible Operation</h4><p>In addition to differing operations&rsquo; standards in an acquisition, another challenging aspect that comes into play is the differing views of what responsible operation entails. CNX believes that responsible operation includes following regulations, being very transparent, and self-reporting when conditions arise that may lead to a violation.</p><p>CNX also aims to adhere to the spirit of the&nbsp;regulations&nbsp;and/or seek guidance from the DEP in&nbsp;cases of&nbsp;uncertainty about permitting, reporting, and mitigation expectations. The key is to develop a plan to align the new assets and expectations with CNX&rsquo;s standard of responsible operation. One of the first things we did was meet with the DEP to discuss the known issues related to the acquired sites.&nbsp;This&nbsp;ensures that everyone is on the same page with the&nbsp;next&nbsp;steps, including&nbsp;the implementation of&nbsp;process and safety improvements.</p><h4 id=\"cnxs-commitment-to-compliance\" >CNX&rsquo;s Commitment to Compliance</h4><p>CNX believes that a responsible operator prioritizes <a href=\"https://www.cnx.com/sustainability-radical-transparency/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices</a> in all&nbsp;aspects of their&nbsp;operations. Responsible operators adhere to stringent regulatory standards, invest in advanced technologies to minimize impact and maintain transparent communication (self-reporting) with stakeholders, including local communities and regulatory bodies. CNX is proud of being a leader on this front and attempts, in every aspect, to demonstrate responsible operatorship and follow the letter and spirit of the law.</p><p>As we identify potential compliance items, we report them to the regulatory agency. You might wonder why the operator who says they are conscientious and self-reports is also the operator who gets violations. We wonder that too sometimes, but it&rsquo;s a bit like being the kid who raises their hand in class&mdash;you&rsquo;re more likely to get called on. By actively reporting compliance issues, CNX is taking responsibility and showing transparency, which can sometimes mean more scrutiny. But it&rsquo;s all part of being a responsible operator, instilling confidence in how we operate within our communities, and ensuring long-term success. CNX continues to actively call on our peers to do the same and encourage the agencies to focus&nbsp;their efforts&nbsp;on identifying and addressing operators who do not meet these calls.</p><p>CNX is actively managing and working with the Department to quickly resolve&nbsp;a number of&nbsp;violations recently identified through the acquisition while simultaneously bringing the assets into conformance with CNX&rsquo;s operating standards. A summary of these and their current status is noted below.</p>\n<div\n    class=\"table-container\"\n    style=\"\"\n>\n    <table\n        class=\"table table-bordered\"\n    >\n                    <thead>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <th class=\"well-bg-color border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">Project Name</p></div></th>                                            <th class=\"well-bg-color border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">Permit Number</p></div></th>                                            <th class=\"well-bg-color border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">Reported to DEP Date</p></div></th>                                            <th class=\"well-bg-color border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p style=\"text-align: center\">Violation Description</p></div></th>                                    </tr>\n                        </thead>\n                            <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>PF Eisaman South 43 </p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>129-28941</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/31/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Unreported release prior to acquisition. Reported by CNX on 1/31/25. </p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Norah Well Pad and Pipelines</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>ESX17-129-0016</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/20/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Failure to submit the NOT prior to expiration of ESCGP (NOV received 1/31/25). </p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Steel to Faulk Pipeline</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>ESG17-129-0017</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/14/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Failure to submit the NOT prior to expiration of ESCGP (NOV received 1/31/25). </p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>McIlvaine to Spectra Pipeline</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>ESG16-129-0012</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/14/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Failure to submit the NOT prior to expiration of ESCGP (NOV received 1/31/25). </p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Stewart McIlvaine Pipeline</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>ESG16-129-0006</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/14/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Failure to submit the NOT prior to expiration of ESCGP (NOV received 1/31/25). </p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Faulk-Fetur Pipeline</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>ESG16-129-0018</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/14/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Failure to submit the NOT prior to expiration of ESCGP (NOV received 2/3/25).</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Graham Well Pad </p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>65-01139A</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/13/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Agency inspection finding related to performance test (NOV issued 2/3/25).</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Weitz South 20 Compressor Station</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>65-01118</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/13/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Agency inspection finding related to performance tests (NOV issued 1/28/25).</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Herminie Well Pad</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>129-29262</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>2/14/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Unreported release prior to acquisition. Discovered and reported by CNX on 2/14/25 (NOV issued 2/18/25).</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Draftina Central Pad-31</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>ESG076522011-00</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>2/27/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Erosion and sediment control repairs in process at time of inspection (NOV received 3/5/25). </p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Marian Laskowski 6</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>129-27145</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/31/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Failure to P&amp;A in 2024 (NOV received 3/14/25). </p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Marian Laskowski 7</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>129-27422</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>1/31/2025</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Failure to P&amp;A in 2024 (NOV received 3/14/25).</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                        </tbody>\n            </table>\n</div>\n<h4 id=\"related-articles\" >Related Articles</h4><div id=\"story-bookmark-c0498b71-adad-4c66-a830-037422f4e718\"\n     class=\"release-content-story-bookmark release-content-story-bookmark--horizontal\">\n\n            <a class=\"release-content-story-bookmark__thumbnail\"\n           href=\"https://positive-energy-hub.prezly.com/cnx-challenges-environmental-ngo-optics-with-facts-and-data\"\n           rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n           target=\"_blank\"           style=\"background-image: url(https://prezly.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.uc.assets.prezly.com%2F4b7c1ca4-cc55-428f-928f-e8d49959658c%2F-%2Fpreview%2F600x600%2F?ar=1%3A1&amp;fit=crop&amp;s=ff5222e0a0eea6bdbd4e8bcfc9b58b20)\"\n        ></a>\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-story-bookmark__details\">\n\n                    <a 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