APA Corporation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
Back to profile3 entries
2024
Clean-air compliance allegations
U.S. regulators alleged that APA failed to meet federal and state requirements to capture and control air emissions from 23 oil and gas production operations in New Mexico and Texas. The company agreed to civil penalties and compliance projects covering 422 well pads.
2013
Northern Alberta pipeline spill
A pipeline associated with Apache's northern Alberta operations ruptured, releasing approximately 60,000 barrels of toxic waste. The incident was described in the reference material as one of North America's largest such disasters at the time.
2008
Varanus Island gas crisis
A gas-pipeline explosion at a company processing hub on Varanus Island in Western Australia disrupted supply and contributed to a regional gas crisis. Criminal charges were ultimately dropped because of a technical issue, according to the reference material.