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.
87th LegislatureEnergyState House25% Tax on Natural Gas Flaring Proposed by Austin Lawmaker
Brad JohnsonFebruary 11, 2021
A proposed law, intended to discourage flaring, would establish a 25 percent tax on gas flared by oil and gas companies.
Last April, oil prices plunged to historic lows but this month, the price of West Texas Intermediate surpassed its pre-pandemic price.
EnergyFederalBiden Executive Order Prohibits New Oil Drilling on Federal Lands
Brad JohnsonJanuary 27, 2021
One of the executive orders issued by the Biden administration in the president's first week on the job is a prohibition against new drilling operations on federal lands.