DOI Faces Energy Co. Suit Over Fort Berthold Oil Lease

By Joyce Hanson · May 28, 2025, 10:45 PM EDT

A Colorado energy company has sued the federal government over what it says is an approved 60-year-old oil and gas lease, saying that it was suddenly told in April that it...

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Documents

Complaint

Case Information

Case Title

Prima Exploration, Inc. v. United States Department of the Interior et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-00119

Court

North Dakota

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

May 23, 2025

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