Murex Petroleum Crude Oil Spill Notification - Divide County

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Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

NDDEQ issued a news release notifying the public of a crude oil spill by Murex Petroleum Corporation in Divide County, North Dakota. The tank failure on March 26 released approximately 238 barrels (9,996 gallons) of crude oil, with 133 barrels impacting adjacent agricultural land. NDDEQ personnel are inspecting the site and monitoring remediation activities.

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What changed

Murex Petroleum Corporation reported a tank failure releasing approximately 238 barrels (9,996 gallons) of crude oil, with 133 barrels (5,586 gallons) reaching adjacent agricultural land approximately 15 miles southwest of Crosby in Divide County. The incident occurred on March 26 and the company notified NDDEQ, which is now conducting site inspections and monitoring remediation.

Regulated entities should be aware that federal and state laws require operators to report any spillage of materials that may pollute water, air, or soil. Companies operating in North Dakota should ensure their spill reporting procedures are current and compliant with the state's Unified Spill Reporting System (spill.nd.gov). This incident underscores the importance of tank maintenance and monitoring to prevent releases.

What to do next

Ensure spill reporting procedures align with North Dakota's Unified Spill Reporting System requirements
Verify that all crude oil storage tanks have adequate maintenance and monitoring protocols
Report any spills that may pollute water, air, or soil promptly to NDDEQ

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NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 30, 2026 County Crude oil spill reported in Divide County BISMARCK, N.D. – Murex Petroleum Corporation has notified the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) of a crude oil spill caused by a tank failure in Divide County. The incident occurred on March 26, approximately 15 miles southwest of Crosby and impacted agricultural land. Murex Petroleum Corporation estimates approximately 238 barrels (9,996 gallons) were released from the tank, of which 133 barrels (5,586 gallons) impacted the adjacent agricultural field. Personnel from the NDDEQ are inspecting the site and will continue to monitor the investigation and remediation. Federal and state laws require that operators 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. For more information on this release, contact Scott Stockdill, Division of Water Quality, at 701.328.5241. ________________________________________________________________________________ For more information, contact: Scott Stockdill Division of Water Quality