The article from the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program discusses the Bureau of Land Management’s new rule aimed at reducing wasted gas from oil and gas operations. The rule focuses on minimizing methane emissions by requiring operators on federal lands to adopt improved technologies and practices for capturing and utilizing natural gas that would otherwise be vented, flared, or leaked. It highlights the regulatory framework and environmental benefits expected from the implementation of these measures. The article emphasizes the importance of these rules in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.
Bureau of Land Management issues rule to reduce wasted gas from oil and gas operations
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US
Published
2024
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Regulations, frameworks and voluntary initiatives
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