EnergyFederalEPA Announces New Methane Emissions Rule Aimed at Reducing Flaring
Brad JohnsonNovember 2, 2021
The rule must first pass a 60-day public comment period before going into effect.
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EnergyFederalCongress Approves Reinstatement of Obama-Era Methane Regulations
Brad JohnsonJuly 1, 2021
After President Biden signs the bill into law, the EPA will begin its rulemaking process before full implementation of the new law.
Almost a year after first announcing a plan to roll back methane regulations, the EPA and Trump administration will move forward with a plan to eliminate Obama-era rules.
EnergyStatewide NewsEnvironmental Group Ramps Up Complaints Against TCEQ Despite Flaring Intensity Improvements in Permian Basin
Brad JohnsonMarch 10, 2020
Following a New York Times investigation on methane emissions in the Permian Basin, The Texan analyzed accusations from an environmental group against TCEQ. Here's what we found.
EnergyFederalIssuesTrump Administration Rescinds Obama-Era Methane Regulation
Brad JohnsonSeptember 6, 2019
The methane rule proposal is just the latest effort by the Trump administration to undo the regulatory policies of the Obama administration.