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🌟 Taking Action for Energy Policy Accountability! 🌟 I back the decisions of the states and trade groups that are stepping up to challenge the recent suite of environmental regulations targeting fossil-fired power plants issued by the EPA. In response to the EPA's ambitious yet contentious rules, more than two dozen states and several trade groups have filed lawsuits challenging various aspects of the regulations. The EPA's rules cover a broad spectrum, including greenhouse gas emissions, air toxics, wastewater discharges, and coal combustion residuals. While environmental protection is paramount, it's essential to ensure that regulatory measures are balanced and feasible, considering their impact on industries, economies, and consumers alike. It is crucial to underscore the profound implications of the EPA's rules on our energy grid, encompassing potential spikes in energy costs for consumers and heightened risks to power reliability, particularly in regions with insufficient transmission infrastructure. The lawsuits highlights the need for accountability and transparency in energy policy. They reflect a diverse array of voices, including those of state governments, trade associations, and industry representatives, all advocating for a fair and realistic approach to environmental regulation. This issue transcends political divides, bringing together 'people-first' politicians and organizations in a unified effort driven by common sense and the shared goal of protecting the interests of citizens. As the legal proceedings unfold, it's crucial to foster constructive dialogue and seek solutions that promote both environmental stewardship and economic vitality. By working together, we can strive for a sustainable future that balances the needs of industry, communities, and the planet. #EnergyPolicy #EnvironmentalRegulation #Sustainability #Accountability #Collaboration #PowerGeneration

Texas sued the U.S. government over Environmental Protection Agency rules published on Friday, that crack down on the oil and gas industry's releases of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenges EPA rules first announced last year that seek to reduce methane emissions through measures like bans on routine flaring of natural gas produced at new oil wells. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, said the rules amount to regulatory overreach by the EPA, and usurp the role of states in establishing emission standards. "The EPA is once again trying to seize regulatory authority that Congress has not granted,” Paxton said in a statement. The EPA declined to comment. Methane is a greenhouse gas that can leak into the atmosphere undetected from drill sites, gas pipelines and other oil and gas equipment. It has more warming potential than carbon dioxide and breaks down in the atmosphere faster, so reining in methane emissions can have a more immediate impact on limiting climate change. The new rules ban routine flaring, require oil companies to monitor for leaks from well sites and compressor stations and establish a program to use third-party remote sensing to detect large methane releases from so-called "super emitters," the EPA said in a statement when it announced the rules. The rules would prevent an estimated 58 million tons of methane from reaching the atmosphere between 2024 and 2038 - nearly the equivalent of all the carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector in the year 2021, according to the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published new rules under Clean Air Act Section 111, setting standards for methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. These rules, known as the OOOO rules, are designed to significantly reduce methane emissions by regulating both new and existing sources across the onshore production, processing, natural gas transmission, and storage sectors. With the rules officially in effect, it is critical for operators to understand and comply with these new requirements to avoid potential penalties and ensure environmental stewardship. #EPA #cleanairact #methaneemissions #processsafety #processsafetymanagement

Navigating the maze of regulations in the midstream energy sector can be daunting, but understanding the essentials is the first step toward success.   Our latest blog post breaks down key midstream regulations you need to know, from pipeline safety to environmental compliance, helping you stay on top of industry standards and avoid costly pitfalls.   📖 Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dEx4hx8E   #Trilogy #MidstreamEnergy #RegulatoryCompliance #EnergyIndustry #TrilogyEnergySolutions

Problem vs. Solution: Ensuring Compliance and Efficiency in Stack Emissions Problem: Industrial and commercial facilities face increasingly stringent regulations surrounding stack emissions. Navigating compliance of operating permits, along with local, state, and federal environmental standards, can be overwhelming. The complexity of these regulations, combined with the need for precise, reliable testing, makes it difficult for facilities to maintain compliance while ensuring peak operational efficiency. Failure to meet these standards can result in severe penalties, operational disruptions, and negative impacts on both the environment and a company's reputation. Solution: Encino Environmental Services provides a comprehensive Industrial and Commercial Stack Emissions Testing service designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern environmental regulations. With over two decades of experience and expertise in compliance with construction and operating permits such as Title V, we offer unmatched support across all aspects of emissions testing. Our team of highly trained professionals utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring that every test is conducted with the highest levels of accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. Whether your project is large or small, straightforward or complex, Encino Environmental Services is equipped to handle it all. We guide our clients through every step of the process, from pre-compliance to ongoing compliance and performance testing. Our deep understanding of the regulatory landscape allows us to bridge the gap between your facility and environmental agencies, ensuring that your operations remain compliant, cost-effective, and at peak efficiency. To learn more about our Industrial & Commercial Stack Emissions Testing solutions or to request a consultation with one of our experts visit> https://zurl.co/zbZU

Curious of your Waste Emissions Charge (A.K.A. the Methane Tax) exposure? OTA has been assisting dozens of clients determine if and how much they could be fined. Once this is determined, we can conduct scenario analyses to help mitigate, or eliminate, these potential charges and allow the operator to make data-driven business decisions. All of this can be completed with data you have compiled, or with the help of ESG Dynamics, a data firm that has scraped publicly filed data from EPA and other regulatory agencies. #methane #oil #upstream #EPA #inflationreductionact www.otaenvironmental.com

Enforcement alert: Watch that routine venting and flaring! On April 29, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced a $24.5 million settlement with Ameredev II, LLC, for violations of state air regulations. This is the largest NMED settlement ever for a civil oil and gas violation. NMED's Environmental Protection Division first issued a $40.3 million Administrative Compliance Order to Ameredev in June 2023 related to production at its facilities between October 2018 and April 2020 that did not transport the produced gas to downstream processors, instead flaring the gas. "This settlement holds the company accountable for failing to follow the terms of their permit and improperly releasing a substantial amount of natural gas into the environment," said NMED General Counsel, Zachary Ogaz. NMED Secretary, James Kenney, made the following statement related to the penalty: "Let this serve as a wake-up call to the oil and gas industry -- the Environment Department is using remote sensing technology, on-the-ground inspections, and responding to citizen complaints." In addition to the civil penalty, Ameredev also agreed to perform an independent, third-party compliance audit of its New Mexico operations; submit monthly reports of actual emission rates from each emissions unit operating under a New Mexico General Construction Permit; develop a mitigation project to conduct weekly Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) inspections for each facility operating under a General Construction Permit for two years or implement advanced leak and repair monitoring technology; and remove certain equipment from its operations. See link to NMED press release. GableGotwals #oilandgas #cleanairact #environmental #regulations https://lnkd.in/ggfmJghD

IMO MEPC 81: negotiations on new GHG reduction requirements continue. The 81st session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) continued its negotiation of GHG fuel intensity requirements, potentially in combination with a GHG pricing mechanism. Other important decisions include the reporting of transport work and more granular fuel consumption data in the data collection system, and approval of proposals to designate the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as NOx, SOx and PM Emission Control Areas. Meeting highlights -Adopted amendments to the Ballast Water Management Convention, the MARPOL Protocol I, and MARPOL Annex VI. -Progressed the development of new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures to achieve the ambitions of the GHG Strategy. -Agreed to develop a working plan for a regulatory framework for on-board carbon capture systems. -Approved proposals to designate the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as Emission Control Areas for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM)

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially published the final standards to limit oil & gas methane pollution in the federal register. What does this mean for your well operations? ➡️ Read our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfyBk9tJ or check-out our EPA regulation summary for pneumatic devices here: https://bit.ly/3P5SYZX #ConvrgInnovations #OilAndGas #MethaneEmissionSolutions

On March 8th, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (#EPA) published the final rule set of revised New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to reduce methane #emissions and other hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) from upstream and midstream natural gas and crude oil operators within the United States. These standards formally known as EPA 40 Code of Federal #Regulations, Part 60, subpart OOOO or Quad O, will impose stringent and potentially costly compliance obligations for the production, transmission, and processing sectors of the oil and gas industry: https://lnkd.in/gAePsbk3