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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Encino is hiring an LDAR Technician to support Method 21 projects and assist with Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (Q-OGI) surveys in the Carlsbad/Hobbs, New Mexico area. This field-based role is ideal for a self-motivated technician who can work independently, travel to remote oil and gas facilities, conductRead more

Proposed changes involving hazardous air pollutants, glycol dehydrators, source classification, LDAR and electronic reporting could affect compliance planning under Subparts HH and HHH. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for crude oil and natural gas production facilities and natural gas transmission and storage facilities. The proposedRead more

New findings from a global methane monitoring program show how AI can accelerate satellite analysis while expert review, field investigation and verification turn data into emissions reductions.  A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme provides a compelling look at how artificial intelligence is changing methane monitoring around the world. The findings also reinforceRead more

New Mexico’s Proposed Super-Emitter Program: New Timelines for Methane Detection, Investigation and Repair A new stakeholder draft would connect remote methane detection with rapid investigation, repair and reporting requirements for oil and gas operators. Key Takeaways New Mexico’s July 16 stakeholder draft would create a state methane super-emitter response program built around certified third-party remoteRead more

EU methane requirements and evolving market expectations are increasing demand for verification-ready emissions data. U.S. LNG exports are expected to keep growing in 2026 and 2027, even as methane reporting and verification expectations become more complex for companies supplying global markets. That combination is creating challenges for the natural gas value chain. Export demand continuesRead more

Recognition reflects the growing role of commercial satellite data in environmental intelligence, infrastructure monitoring, and methane detection. Satlantis US, Encino Environmental Services’ partner in EmSat™ Satellite Methane Detection, has been selected by NASA as part of the Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) On-Ramp 2 Multiple Award Contract. According to Satlantis, NASA selected Satlantis US asRead more

Air Permitting Is Moving Closer to the Front of Project Planning As data center development expands, onsite power generation is becoming a larger part of the air permitting conversation. Projects that include combustion turbines, diesel generators, or other emissions-producing equipment need to evaluate air permitting earlier in the planning process. Recent public concern around aRead more

Encino CEO Scott McCurdy recently shared perspective with The American Oil & Gas Reporter on how emissions programs are evolving from compliance-driven efforts into practical tools for improving performance, reliability, and profitability. Emissions management continues to evolve across the oil and gas industry. While regulatory requirements and methane reduction commitments remain important drivers, many operatorsRead more

EPA recently finalized revisions to narrow technical portions of the 2024 oil and natural gas methane rule, commonly referred to as OOOOb and OOOOc. The revisions focus on temporary flaring and net heating value monitoring for certain flares and enclosed combustion devices. EPA also issued guidance clarifying limited circumstances where associated gas flaring may continueRead more

EPA recently issued two actions aimed at reducing air permitting delays: new Title V guidance and a proposed change to how “begin actual construction” is interpreted under New Source Review. These actions may help permitting authorities and project teams move faster, especially for data centers, power generation, manufacturing, and industrial expansions. However, faster review doesRead more