{"id":23401,"date":"2024-09-12T19:15:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T23:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/?p=23401"},"modified":"2025-07-08T17:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T21:03:48","slug":"five-states-that-are-moving-forward-on-methane-some-may-surprise-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/2024\/09\/12\/five-states-that-are-moving-forward-on-methane-some-may-surprise-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Five States That Are Moving Forward on Methane \u2013 Some May Surprise You!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/38\/files\/\/MethaneStateMap.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23402\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/38\/files\/\/MethaneStateMap-300x169.png\" alt=\"A map of the United States with state outlines. Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Colorado Wyoming and Utah are highlighted\" width=\"453\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/38\/files\/MethaneStateMap-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/38\/files\/MethaneStateMap-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/38\/files\/MethaneStateMap-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/38\/files\/MethaneStateMap-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/energyexchange\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/38\/files\/MethaneStateMap-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fall is a time for many of us to return to work after a (hopefully) relaxing summer break. For many state environmental regulators across the U.S., this fall is also an opportunity to dive in on the important issue of reducing methane emissions from oil and gas development. That\u2019s why it is very encouraging that across the nation from Wyoming to Pennsylvania (and even in Texas) several states are already hard at work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The EPA issued new standards to limit oil and gas methane pollution in March that for the first time apply to new and existing wells nationwide. These rules will cut pollution by 80% at covered sources according to EPA\u2019s estimates by requiring a variety of actions like ensuring all wells are inspected regularly for leaks, swapping out polluting devices on wells and phasing out routine flaring at newly drilled wells.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But for these reductions to be realized at existing facilities, state environmental regulators and EPA must adopt, implement and enforce the requirements. The federal Clean Air Act requires that the implementation plans be fully adopted before the methane standards apply to the older facilities responsible for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the bulk of oil and gas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> methane pollution across the U.S.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final rules give states two years to propose implementation plans to EPA, and if they miss that deadline the EPA will issue a federal plan to cover existing sources in any states without plans. Since the oil and gas industry is a substantial source of methane and other forms of health harming pollution, getting these standards in place is critical to protect the climate we all share as well as local communities and the 18 million Americans living within a mile of an oil and gas well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is how five large oil and gas producing states are leading the way on implementation:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pennsylvania: Under Gov. Shapiro the second largest natural gas producer in the U.S. Pennsylvania has made strides to address methane pollution and plug orphan wells left abandoned by the oil and gas industry. In January <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.media.pa.gov\/pages\/DEP_details.aspx?newsid=1858\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gov. Shapiro directed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> his Department of Environmental Protection to take action on \u201cimproved control of methane emissions aligned with the Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s (EPA) recently announced performance standards for emission sources in the oil and natural gas sector\u201d\u202fand his DEP is already meeting with stakeholders to develop their plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wyoming: As one of the first states to require <\/span>reduced emission completions<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at wells, the Cowboy State has long been a leader on sensible regulations to limit oil and gas pollution. And now the state Department of Environmental Quality has already begun regulatory development efforts to implement both EPA\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1094TBdhLzYUtAzD95dBt-lFHxEph8-16\/view\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/WYDEQ\/bulletins\/3b31625\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">existing source<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> standards. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Colorado: Colorado was the first state to issue oil and gas methane rules in 2014, and a decade later it\u2019s not resting on its laurels. In fact, state regulators are diving in to get stronger standards in place on process controllers and pumps in line with EPA\u2019s requirements in a rulemaking expected to be noticed before the Air Quality Control Commission this November. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Utah: The Beehive State has a quiet history of strong leadership when it comes to protecting communities from oil and gas pollution. Unsurprisingly, the state\u2019s Air Quality Board is already <a href=\"https:\/\/deq.utah.gov\/air-quality\/august-7-2024-agenda-air-quality-board-meeting\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">discussing state implementation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with an eye towards consistency with the EPA final rules and is pursuing bonding reforms to reduce the risk of well orphaning across the states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Louisiana: After finalizing strengthened requirements <span data-contrast=\"auto\">on flaring and idle well <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/management\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">management<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> last year, Louisiana is already out of the starting blocks on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deq.louisiana.gov\/page\/minor-source-general-permits\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">modifications<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to oil and gas air quality permits to align them with EPA\u2019s methane requirements for new sources. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Those aren\u2019t the only states working on this: while not yet an official, public move toward a plan, New Mexico is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024-07-03-COMMS-EPA-and-the-NMED-find-potential-air-quality-violations-at-60-of-Permian-Basin-oil-and-gas-facilities-inspect.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stepping up<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> enforcement of their state level methane rules, and in Texas, home of 40% of the nation\u2019s oil and gas production, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/TXTCEQ\/bulletins\/3aec38d\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reminding<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> operators to comply with the new EPA requirements and has laid out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/air\/rules\/2024-ooooc-rulemaking-oilgas-stakeholder\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to get the existing source standards in place as well. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Altogether these seven states account for 73% of oil and gas production and 69% of methane emissions nationwide. Their collective efforts to implement, adopt and enforce the new federal oil and gas rules are crucial, and EDF and our partners will continue to engage in and spur these efforts forwards in the months to come. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quick action on methane leads to quick results for the planet and strong benefits to public health, so we\u2019re celebrating this bold state leadership that will help deliver on the EPA Methane Rule\u2019s promise!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall is a time for many of us to return to work after a (hopefully) relaxing summer break. For many state environmental regulators across the U.S., this fall is also an opportunity to dive in on the important issue of reducing methane emissions from oil and gas development. 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