BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The operator of an oil and gas well in McKenzie County says crews have contained and recovered the more than 1,000 barrels of fluids that spilled from a tank.
The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division on Wednesday said an unexpected increase in well pressure caused a tank to overflow and release approximately 650 barrels of oil and 450 barrels of brine.
Houston-based Oasis Petroleum Inc. operates the well located about 4 miles southwest of Alexander. The company on Tuesday reported to the state that the fluids had been contained.
An official says a state inspector has been to the site.
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