Oil and Natural Gas Production, Processing, and Storage
The Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities is designed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production, processing, storage, and transmission compressor stations, which account for four percent of methane emissions in California. Regulated entities are required to take actions to limit intentional and unintentional emissions from equipment and operations.
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Potential Amendments to the Oil and Gas Methane Regulation
On August 15, 2024, the California Air Resources Board will host a virtual public workshop on potential changes to the California Oil and Gas Methane Regulation to meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emissions Guidelines. An agenda, staff presentation, and details for submitting written feedback will be posted prior to the workshop.
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