No More Methane: New Rule Issued by the EPA Regulating Methane Production by Oil and Gas Operations

On December 2, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule aimed at reducing methane and emissions from other pollutants. The rule contains Emissions Guidelines to aid states in setting plans limiting methane production in their territory. The rule also enumerates New Source Performance Standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of methane from new sources.