Class VI Well Permit Approvals Accelerate as States Gain Primacy
Class VI well permit approvals have increased as more states gain primacy over the application process. We share updates…
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Texas Legislature Approves Billions for Water Infrastructure
After declaring securing water funding an emergency for Texas, Governor Abbott secures $10 billion in funding for Texas’…
US Supreme Court Ruling Narrows NEPA’s Scope
We discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, and…
Outlook on PFAS Under the New EPA
While the new administration continues to focus on PFAS, the pace of related rulemaking has slowed compared to 2024. We…
How Oil and Gas Companies Should Prepare for Methane Tax Uncertainty
The discontinuation of the WEC has created a void in understanding how methane taxes will be applied. We discuss proactive…
EPA Issues Updates to Final PFAS MCLs
The EPA has issued important updates to final Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
Colorado Regulation 7: Understanding Colorado’s Midstream Fuel Combustion Equipment Regulations
A milestone reporting deadline is coming up in June for Colorado midstream operators that addresses fuel combustion…
EPA Redefines “Pneumatic Controllers” as “Process Controllers”
EPA has redefined “pneumatic controllers,” now “process controllers,” changing more than just the name. We explore…
NSPS OOOOb & OOOOc Compliance for Gas Well Liquids Unloading
The final rule for NSPS OOOOb and OOOOc aims to reduce flared or vented gas during liquids unloading from gas wells. We…
Subpart W: Crankcase Venting
Engine crankcase venting GHG emissions must be reported for the first time under Subpart W of EPA’s GHGRP. We discuss…
New Subpart W Source Type: Drilling Mud Degassing
Since May, drilling mud degassing operators must calculate and report GHG emissions under EPA’s GHGRP Subpart W. Operators…
How Recent and Proposed Policy Changes Could Impact CCUS Projects
We discuss potential CCUS funding changes, agency changes that may impact CCUS projects, and potential new legislation for…