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Key Highlights EPA announced proposed revisions to its 2024 OOOOb/c oil and natural gas standards on October 27, 2026, during President Trump’s visit to Lubbock, Texas. The proposal addresses well-site categories, the Super Emitter Program, associated gas, covers and closed vent systems, and control devices. EPA is also seeking input on other possible changes. EPARead more

Two of the country’s most pressing infrastructure challenges are beginning to intersect in West Texas. Oil production in the Permian Basin continues to bring increasing volumes of associated natural gas to the surface. At the same time, data center developers are seeking large amounts of dependable power on schedules that conventional grid expansion may struggleRead more

Williams has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, identifying Encino Environmental Services as one of the technology partners contributing to its advanced emissions monitoring and quantification efforts.   Key Takeaways: Williams named Encino Environmental among the technology partners supporting emissions monitoring and sensing for its NextGen Gas program. The report also identifies Encino as a collaboratorRead 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

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 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