Oklahoma Oil and Gas Salt Water Tank Battery Lease Performance Bond
Overview
Operating a salt water tank battery lease in Oklahoma puts you squarely under the authority of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, and that agency requires this bond before you handle produced water or brine associated with oil and gas production. Salt water disposal is a regulated activity — improperly managed tank batteries can contaminate soil, groundwater, and surface water, creating serious liability for the operator and the state. This bond guarantees that you will operate your lease in full compliance with Oklahoma's environmental and production regulations, properly manage produced water, and restore any site disturbed or damaged by your operations. It protects the public, the environment, and the Commission from the cost of your noncompliance.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you operate, manage, or hold a lease for a salt water tank battery connected to oil and gas production in Oklahoma, this bond is a condition of your authority to operate. That includes operators running produced-water disposal systems, brine storage, or tank battery infrastructure associated with active or plugged well leases under OCC jurisdiction. It applies whether you are establishing a new lease or bringing an existing operation into compliance. Without this bond on file with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, your lease operation is not in good standing.
What is this Bond For?
Salt water and brine produced alongside Oklahoma oil and gas must be handled, stored, and disposed of without contaminating the surrounding environment. This bond holds you financially accountable if your tank battery operation causes a spill, groundwater contamination, soil damage, or any violation of the Commission's production and environmental rules. It gives the Oklahoma Corporation Commission a financial remedy to compel site restoration, remediation, or regulatory compliance if you fail to act. The bond does not protect you — it protects the land, the water, and the state.
When is it Required?
Renewal and ongoing compliance are built into how the Oklahoma Corporation Commission manages lease authority, so this bond must remain active for as long as you hold and operate the salt water tank battery lease. It is required at the time you establish or register the lease with the OCC and must stay current through any period of active operations. If your bond lapses, your lease authority can be suspended and your operation shut down. Keep the bond in force continuously — a gap in coverage is a gap in your legal authority to operate.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Oklahoma requirement administered by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. It applies to the specific salt water tank battery lease identified in your OCC filings, wherever that lease is located within Oklahoma. It does not extend coverage to operations in other states or to leases not listed under your OCC operator number.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your operator information, lease details, and required bond amount, then complete your purchase. Your bond documents are issued digitally so you can file with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission without delay.
Why Bond Titan?
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