Democrats Likely to Ditch Methane Fee on US Oil and Gas Producers

The proposal to tax oil and gas producers for methane emissions above a certain threshold faces opposition from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin along with Democrats from oil-producer Texas, sources say.

US, EU Line Up over 20 More Countries for Global Emissions Pact

The U.S. is due to release oil and gas methane emissions regulations in the coming weeks, and the EU will unveil detailed methane legislation later this year.

Biden Has Wielded Executive Actions to Propel Oil and Gas Agenda

Presidential orders are advancing the administration’s goals on climate, clean energy and environmental justice, says Baker Botts team.

DUG Permian: Panel: The Methods of Methane Mitigation

Technology experts tell how monitoring methane is becoming easier, more efficient and more important.

US Gas Export Projects Pursue Emissions Cuts to Assuage Foreign Buyers

America’s LNG exporters are unveiling efforts to slash carbon emissions from new facilities as they look to keep new multibillion-dollar projects on track amid mounting climate pressures.

E&P Plus Last Word: Targeting Natural Gas Emission Reductions

Performance-based guidelines are key to reducing methane emissions.

Want to Monetize Your Energy Transition Efforts? Here’s How

Experts discuss how emissions factor into profitability in the era of energy transition and the need for standardization in how to measure them.

Natural Gas Prospects Lose Steam as Renewables Gather Pace

A drop in green energy costs and tougher emissions targets take shine away from the natural gas industry’s ‘cleaner than coal’ pitch.

US Senate OKs Measure to Reverse Methane Rule Rollbacks

The resolution will clear the way for the Biden administration to slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Report Claims Appalachia Outweighs Permian Basin as Top Methane Emitting Region

While the methane footprint of the Appalachian Basin was found to be larger than that of the Permian in absolute terms, the methane intensity of gas production in Appalachia was lower, says data analytics firm Kayrros.