#Methane regulation

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2 months ago
Environment

Bay Area Researchers Find Oil and Gas Companies' Methane Output Surpasses EPA Reports | KQED

Oil-producing areas have higher methane leaks due to lack of infrastructure for gas transport.
Pennsylvania's focus on natural gas production results in less methane wastage. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Environment

Biden Administration Announces Rule to Cut Millions of Tons of Methane Emissions

The United States will require oil and gas producers to detect and fix methane leaks, a significant step in addressing climate change.
The regulation could prevent 58 million tons of methane emissions, equivalent to carbon dioxide emitted by American coal-fired power plants in a year. [ more ]
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