Marathon Oil Settles Record $241.5 Million Penalty for Air Pollution Violations

Marathon Oil Co. has agreed to invest $177 million in compliance measures as part of a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The settlement, which also includes a $64.5 million civil penalty, addresses allegations surrounding violations of stationary source air pollutant regulations. This agreement represents the largest penalty of its kind to date. For further details, refer to the joint statement released by the EPA and DOJ, accessible through the Texas Lawyer.