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In October 2023[AE1] [JC2] [JC3] , we published our blog article Reducing Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Sector: The Super-Emitter Response Program previewing the major components of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Super Emitter Response Program included in the agency’s comprehensive update to 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOOb, which focuses on standards of performance for crude oil and natural gas facilities. In this article we cover the final form of the Super-Emitter Response Program that was published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2024.

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring OOOOb Rod Packing Requirements. Here’s a Smarter Way to Stay Compliant.Use targeted EPA OOOOb rod packing surveys to stop the gas loss without overspending on repairs Rod packing leaks are a major source of emissions and a silent drain on your profits. Ignore them, and you’re losing product, risking OOOObRead more

Rod Packing Compliance: Know When to Call in the ExpertsWhy outsourcing EPA OOOOb rod packing surveys saves time, money, and reduces risk If you’re trying to keep up with EPA OOOOb regulations in-house, you’re taking on a lot more time, expense, and risk than you probably realize. Rod packing compliance isn’t just a one-and-done survey,Read more

Encino Environmental offers professional pressure gauge calibration and chart recorder calibration services through our Northwest District office in Mills, WY, serving the Casper area and surrounding region. Operators know that calibration is essential for keeping oil and gas operations safe, efficient, and compliant. Instruments like pressure gauges and chart recorders are relied on every dayRead more

BREAKING NEWS: Wyoming Operators Can Finally Stop Shipping Instruments Out-of-State For Calibration. In the oil and gas industry, precision is the backbone of safe operations, regulatory compliance, and efficient production. Instruments like pressure gauges, chart recorders, and reference devices may look small compared to the scale of a drilling site or processing facility, but theRead more

Should you build an in-house team or outsource LDAR services? What Operators Need to Know Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) used to be a compliance checkbox. Now, it’s a high-stakes, high-scrutiny function tied directly to emissions targets, ESG scores, investor confidence, and operational efficiency. As regulatory complexity grows and public scrutiny intensifies, operators are facingRead more

Encino Environmental CEO Scott McCurdy Featured in American Oil & Gas Reporter August 2025 Issue | Article: “Emissions Data Often Reveals Ways To Improve Other Metrics” What if your emissions data could do more than keep you in compliance? What if it could actually unlock operational savings, reveal upstream inefficiencies, and even reduce downtime? That’sRead more

LDAR Expertise That Delivers Compliance and Confidence Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) is no longer a niche compliance service, it’s a critical part of environmental performance, regulatory compliance, and reputational risk management for oil and gas operators. From newly constructed gas plants to aging compressor stations and well pads, facilities across the oil and gasRead more

What It Means & How Encino Can Help The EPA has issued an Interim Final Rule extending several compliance deadlines under the 2024 OOOOb and OOOOc regulations. The new rule gives operators more time to implement emissions monitoring, equipment updates, and leak detection protocols but it’s important to understand the fine print. These extensions areRead more

Why EmSat™ is the Oil & Gas Industry’s Preferred Satellite Methane Monitoring Solution   Fugitive emissions of methane from the energy sector are under increasing scrutiny from regulators, investors, and environmental activists. To stop fugitive emissions of methane from energy production facilities, they must first be detected. Because oil and gas production facilities are oftenRead more