Touting ‘Global Leadership,’ EPA Tightens Flaring Curbs In Methane Rule

In one of the Biden administration’s signature moves at the international climate talks, EPA has unveiled its long-awaited oil and gas sector methane standards for new and existing facilities, touting the rule’s stronger curbs on flaring, greater projected emissions cuts, and its embrace of a “super emitter” program that allows third parties to track large emissions events. Even so, the final rule -- released Dec. 2 at the climate conference in Dubai -- also includes additional flexibility for industry and...