Methane Clips: November 1, 2023

 

New Study Shows Need For Accurate Methane Measurement At Orphan Oil Wells And Throughout Industry. According to Environmental Defense Fund, “New research from Colorado State University reveals significant quantities of methane leaking from the state’s orphaned oil and gas wells — an urgent problem for the state to address as the number of abandoned oil and gas wells have surged in recent months. This study underlines the importance of both the state’s efforts to plug and remediate orphan wells as well as the efforts underway at the state Air Pollution Control Division to better understand and quantify methane emissions from oil and gas wells in the production sector.” [Environmental Defense Fund, 10/31/23 (=)]

 

Ecology Proposes Rule To Reduce Landfill Methane Emissions. According to The Center Square, “Most municipal solid waste landfills operating in Washington state could face more stringent requirements to reduce methane gas emissions under a rule proposed by the state Department of Ecology. If implemented, landfill owners and operators will likely need to improve methods to collect and control methane, which is considered a powerful greenhouse gas contributing to climate change, plus face new monitoring and reporting regulations. Ecology says the state will provide $15 million in grants to help landfill operators cover costs in meeting the proposed requirements. Funding would come from revenue generated by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.” [The Center Square, 10/31/23 (=)]