New Mexico’s Proposed Produced Water Rules: Understanding the Four Permit Classes and Facility Impacts
Many parts of the Southwest, including New Mexico face increasing water supply challenges. Drought, new development,…
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Produced Water Reuse in Utah and What Operators Should Consider
Water management has always been an important part of oil and gas development. In Utah, that conversation is increasingly…
Can Produced Water Help Meet Growing Water Demands in the Southwest?
Water scarcity is becoming a defining challenge across the Southwest. Population growth, prolonged drought, increasing…
HON Fenceline Monitoring: 8 Decisions for Defensible, Repeatable Compliance
By now, facilities subject to HON fenceline monitoring have moved beyond understanding the basic requirements and are making…
EPA Proposes Changes to NSPS Subpart XXa and NESHAP 6B: What Gasoline Distribution Facilities Need to Know
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing targeted revisions to the 2024 gasoline distribution…
Wyoming Executive Order 2026-07: Sage-Grouse Habitat and DDCT Considerations for Mining and Oil & Gas Operators
On September 17, 2026, Wyoming issued Executive Order (EO) 2026-07 and Appendix A, replacing Executive Order 2019-3 and…
How Drought Affects Utah UPDES Compliance and Permit Readiness
Utah’s 2026 statewide drought emergency has intensified conversations about water availability, water stewardship, and…
Produced Water Reuse Policy by State
Driven by growing water scarcity, produced water reuse policy is evolving quickly. No two states are taking the same path.…
NESHAP Subpart HH: EPA Method 21 Monitoring Requirements for Glycol Dehydrators
Many upstream and midstream natural gas facilities rely on optical gas imaging (OGI) as a cornerstone of their leak…
Carbon Capture and Storage at Ethanol Facilities: Considerations for Successful Class VI Deployment
The U.S. ethanol industry has emerged as one of the leading sectors for commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS)…
Oklahoma Wetland Program Plan 2027-2032: Key Priorities for Wetland Management
The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and the Oklahoma Wetlands Technical Work Group (OWTWG) have released a revised…
USDA Proposes Rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule
On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area…