In related news, the White House intends to limit methane pollution from thousands of existing oil and gas wells, pipelines and other facilities.
Methane Emissions
EPA Methane Rules Are Coming
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Methane emissions have dropped significantly. Since 2005, emissions from field production of natural gas have dropped 38 percent, and emissions from hydraulically fractured natural gas wells have plunged 79 percent. These facts bear repeating in light of the Obama administration’s announcement that it is pursuing yet another set of methane regulations. Not only are the additional… Keep reading →
Time Is Money: Strong BLM Methane Waste Rules Should Be Finalized Without Delay
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
What do Farmington, NM, Oklahoma City, Lakewood, CO and Dickinson, ND have in common? These cities are in the heart of oil and gas country, and – most importantly – were locations in which the BLM heard overwhelming support for strong efforts to reduce wasteful venting, flaring and leaks from the oil and gas industry… Keep reading →
The Best New Job Opportunities In Oil And Gas Might Surprise You
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
People often think of the energy sector as a great place to find jobs, but some of the best, most stable job opportunities in the sector aren’t what you’d think. They’re not dedicated to resource production, but to minimizing the millions of tons of natural gas and associated pollution that leaks as the product is… Keep reading →
Ohio’s FirstEnergy Forecasts Are More Political Than Accurate
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Nobody can predict the future. But from markets to sports, so much of our world is focused on speculation. Ohio-based FirstEnergy has a habit of missing market predictions in spectacular fashion, often because the numbers it advances “prove” the political point that would most benefit the utility’s bottom line. Consider the case of Environmental Protection… Keep reading →
Faith-Based Investors Call On Exxon, Valero And Others To Support Methane Regulations
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Since the president announced in January a national goal of reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry nearly in half by 2025, an outpouring of voices has supported the move. Now, EPA has proposed rules to help meet that target, and we’ve seen another wave of support – everyone from editorial boards in… Keep reading →
Broad Set Of Voices Agree: EPA’s Proposed Methane Pollution Standard Is Common Sense
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first-ever nationwide standards to reduce methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. It’s a common sense move: With its potent global warming power and low-cost solutions, cutting methane is the biggest bargain for greenhouse gas reductions in the energy business. The array of supporters speaking out… Keep reading →
Government Barriers To A Secure Energy Future
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
Two items from the weekend help sharpen the focus a strategic choice before Americans as they look to the future: Which energy path will we take? One path leads to increased domestic energy development. It’s typified by safe and responsible oil and natural gas production that harnesses America’s energy wealth to create jobs, grow the… Keep reading →
Game Time For Fixing The Gas Industry’s Achilles Heel
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
As the dog days of summer expire and football season approaches, many sports fans will anxiously scan their favorite team’s rosters for training camp injuries–finding everything from the innocuous, to the dreaded torn Achilles that already sidelined several pro players for the season’s start. When it comes to the energy industry, methane emissions loom as… Keep reading →
EPA Releases Proposal To Regulate Methane From Oil & Gas Industries
By Joshua Andrews, Olivia Lucas, Andrew Wheeler | Faegre Baker Daniels
On August 18, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first-ever proposal aimed at regulating methane emissions, as well as volatile organic compounds (VOC), from the oil and gas industry.
