APA · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Litigation and Legal Risk

APA Corp · 2026-11-05 · Importance 10 · Surprise 6

On September 10, 2020, Delaware sued APA and other oil and gas companies, alleging damages from global warming under various tort theories. Plaintiffs seek unspecified damages and abatement, and APA is defending the suit.

Key facts

• APA is cooperating with the EPA and cannot reasonably estimate potential loss, but a resolution may result in a fine or penalty exceeding $300,000. source
• On May 11, 2026, APA received a draft EPA Administrative Penalty Assessment concerning a December 12, 2025 Clean Air Act Notice of Violation. source
• The State of Delaware filed suit against APA and other oil and gas companies on September 10, 2020, alleging global-warming damages and seeking unspecified damages and abatement under tort theories. source
• The EPA notice followed helicopter flyovers from July 22, 2024, through August 19, 2024, at APA production facilities in the Texas Permian Basin and alleges emissions-control and reporting violations. source
• APA says it is vigorously defending the Delaware global-warming lawsuit. source