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EPA Crude Oil, Natural Gas Emissions Standards to be Published

Crude Oil, Natural Gas Emissions Regs to be Published

New EPA Standards Target Earth-warming Methane, Toxic Pollutants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to publish new standards for the oil and natural gas sectors on March 8. | Shutterstock

Mar 4, 2024 |

New EPA standards intended to reduce air emissions from the crude oil and natural gas industries are scheduled to be published this week.

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