The 2026 OGMP 2.0 Annual Implementation Conference reinforced a message that is becoming increasingly clear across the energy sector: methane measurement is no longer just about reporting. It is becoming a critical tool for understanding emissions at a deeper level, improving inventory accuracy, and guiding smarter operational decisions. Held February 9–12 in Abu Dhabi, theRead more
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The U.S. EPA has finalized a rule extending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) reporting deadline for reporting year 2025. Instead of the usual March 31, 2026 deadline, facilities and suppliers subject to 40 CFR Part 98 now have until October 30, 2026, to submit their annual greenhouse gas reports. For companies that rely onRead more
The 12th International LNG Congress (LNGCON 2026) held March 9–10 in Barcelona, brought together LNG leaders from across the value chain to discuss a familiar but increasingly urgent challenge: how to balance energy security, infrastructure investment, and decarbonization in a market facing mounting regulatory and operational pressure. What stood out from this year’s congress wasRead more
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION The Environmental Permitting and Compliance Consultant will provide multi-media environmental consulting services to industrial and commercial clients, with a primary focus on air quality permitting and compliance and secondary support in water, waste, and related programs. This position will help clients plan, obtain, and maintain environmental approvals, acting as a technical resourceRead more
The Expanding Risk Landscape: Satellite-Based Methane Monitoring and Oil & Gas Operators MethaneSAT Data Lives On, New Missions Launched Satellite-based methane monitoring has moved from an experimental research tool to a permanent and growing feature of the global regulatory, financial, and reputational landscape facing oil and gas operators. Even with the loss of MethaneSAT inRead more
EPA has finalized a rule that rescinds the agency’s 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment and contribution findings and repeals federal greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles and engines that were developed under Clean Air Act Section 202(a)(1). EPA frames this as a change in how it interprets its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from newRead more
Illinois raises the permitting bar, while Virginia debates when “backup” can run Data centers rely on backup generators for resiliency, but the scale of new development is pushing states to look harder at the air and noise impacts of those engines. Illinois and Virginia are now moving in the same direction under a shared theme:Read more
Stationary combustion turbine permitting is getting renewed attention as more facilities add on-site generation to support growth, reliability, and operational continuity. EPA’s January 2026 updates to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary combustion turbines reinforce a key point for owners and operators: combustion turbines are generally regulated as stationary sources and permitting obligationsRead more
Stack Emissions Testing for Dust Collectors: Methods, Compliance Drivers, and Best Practices Insights from The Stack Testing Experts at Encino Environmental Baghouses, also commonly known as “dust collectors,” are a critical element of industrial air pollution control, capturing particulate matter (PM) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from process emissions. While a baghouse or dust collectorRead more
What the xAI Decision Signals for Future Data Center Development On January 16, 2026, CNBC reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has updated its interpretation of Clean Air Act requirements in a move that directly affects how data centers can power rapid expansion projects. The update follows scrutiny of how xAI, the artificial intelligenceRead more
