Late Pitches On EPA Methane Rules Flag Debate On Technology Role

Environmental groups are issuing last-minute appeals for EPA to propose strong rules for limiting methane, the potent greenhouse gas, from new and existing oil and gas facilities, amid debate about the extent that improved monitoring technology could support emissions cuts and enable more flexible inspection schedules for equipment. The appeals come as officials with EPA and the White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB) are meeting with a parade of environmental and industry groups over the next two weeks,...