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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.

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.

Best Practices for Emissions Monitoring in the Energy Sector The Energy Transition is underway. The move to decarbonize the global energy system by shifting away from fossil fuels to adopting greater use of renewable energy sources is being driven by multiple key stakeholders, including regulators, legislators, investors and the public. As a result, the EnergyRead more

In December 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced groundbreaking updates to its air emissions regulations with the unveiling of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) OOOOb and EG OOOOc, targeting emissions within the oil and gas industry. Notably, these revisions introduce stringent criteria for both flares and enclosed combustion devices, with a primary aimRead more

Natural gas producers and transporters play a critical role in supplying the world with reliable and affordable energy.  The displacement of coal by natural gas fired power plants has contributed significantly to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. As the world embraces a transition towards a lower emissions economy, responsible sourcingRead more

Recent updates to 40 CFR Part 60, specifically Subpart OOOOb (60.5398b), significantly shift how emissions monitoring is performed in the oil and gas industry. A key feature of the new rule is the pathway the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has paved the way for the adoption of Alternative Technologies for monitoring emissions at well sitesRead more

Introduction to NSPS OOOOb The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the adoption of a comprehensive regulatory framework with its Final Rule for Methane Reduction (NSPS OOOOb, in addition to OOOOc and Appendix K), aimed at curbing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. This is the first of several articles we are developing toRead more

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published significant updates to 40 CFR part 60 subpart OOOOb in the Federal Register mandating new emissions monitoring requirements for oil and gas facilities and well sites, among other sources. In this article, we focus on the EPA’s monitoring and inspection requirements targeting fugitive emissions from oil and gasRead more

In recent years, the realm of environmental monitoring has witnessed a monumental shift, thanks to the rapid advancements in space-based remote sensing technology. Satellites, now equipped with methane sensing capabilities, are uncovering previously invisible large emissions, particularly within the oil and gas sector. This newfound data availability has sparked a multitude of applications, leading toRead more

On December 6, 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) threw another rock into the regulatory pond sending ripples of uncertainty and concern throughout the Oil & Gas industry when it published a supplemental proposed rule (Proposed 2022 Rule). This Proposed 2022 Rule expands on the first boulder the agency threw into the water, theRead more