1.Introduction The Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) for methane (CH4) was codified in federal law through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which was signed into law in August 2022. The IRA… Read more

1.Introduction Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management has become an increasingly important issue for the oil and gas industry. As interest grows among industry groups, investors, and the public in understanding… Read more

Introduction In the effort to reduce wasted energy, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) has become a valuable resource by capturing methane (CH4) from organic waste and converting it into a low-carbon… Read more

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to OOOOb. Originally finalized in March 2024, New Source Performance Standard OOOOb (NSPS OOOOb) regulates methane (CH4) and… Read more

Background The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been proactive in advancing airborne flyovers in key oil and gas production areas across the United States, aiming to identify significant emission events… Read more

Cimarron’s solutions give operators a clear path to compliance with the DRE used for their flaring emission calculations. 1. Introduction Operators of oil and gas facilities face a significant challenge:… Read more

On November 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published rules in 40 CFR Part 99 – Waste Emissions Charge. This final rule is effective January 17, 2025. The… Read more

Introduction Coal mining operations, both active and abandoned, are significant sources of methane (CH4) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG). CH4 is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming… Read more