Study finds ‘significant’ methane leaking from abandoned wells
As the Obama administration nears a decision on whether -- and how -- to clamp down on methane leaking from active oil and gas operations, new research suggests abandoned wells may be a significant...
View ArticleStudy ties outsize methane emissions to some oilfield equipment
New research suggests two major oil sector sources of methane emissions are techniques to dislodge fluid from wells and the pneumatic devices used to control valves at the sites.
View ArticleFeds delay decision on methane mandates
The Environmental Protection Agency is waiting to make a decision on whether -- and how -- to boost regulation of methane emissions from the oil and gas sector until the new year.
View ArticleReport: Oil and gas on public lands a ‘blind spot’ in climate fight
The report pinpoints rising methane emissions from oil and gas wells on public lands and waters as a significant share of the heat-trapping gases tied to all energy development nationwide.
View ArticleEPA pushes rules slashing methane, hinting oil industry hasn’t gone far enough
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed the new regulations Tuesday, making a significant step toward fulfilling the White House's March pledge to pare oil and gas methane emissions by 40 to 45...
View ArticleObama’s methane limits seen wiping out the marginal driller
The inefficient producers that were slow to prepare for stricter regulation, even as environmental concerns over hydraulic fracturing mounted, will probably fold, researchers said.
View ArticleEPA’s methane crackdown wins endorsement from oil icon’s Texas foundation
The charitable foundation that is a legacy of George Mitchell, the "father of fracking," has endorsed the proposed methane rules.
View ArticleEnvironmentalists and energy companies lobby administration on coming methane...
The Obama administration has telegraphed its plans to "reduce wasteful venting, flaring and leaks of natural gas from onshore wells" on federal and Indian leases nationwide.
View ArticleEPA again urges companies to voluntarily seek out methane leaks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched another voluntary program urging oil and gas companies to seek out methane leaks in their production system of their own accord. Speaking at the...
View ArticleMethane rules to hit “small, independent oil men,” Railroad Commissioner warns
WASHINGTON — Small oil and gas operators in Texas will be hit the hardest by new Environmental Protection Agency rules reining in methane emissions, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman David Porter...
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