Oil and natural gas producers continue to make emissions reduction advancements, including reducing flare intensity despite record production, according to the Environmental Partnership’s latest annual report. The Environmental Partnership (TEP) is a voluntary coalition representing nearly 70 percent of U.S. onshore oil and natural gas production in 47 out of 50 states, with the mission
Last year, American companies flared and vented the lowest volume of natural gas in almost two decades. The U.S. Energy Information Administration preliminary estimate for 2023 reports volumes of vented or flared gas declined to .5 percent of gross withdrawals, demonstrating how industry best practices have worked to keep natural gas in the pipes and
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Gas flaring intensity in 2022 fell worldwide, with the United States playing a significant role in the decline according to the World Bank’s latest Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report. In short, the report finds that in 2022 global gas flaring decreased by three percent from 144 billion cubic meters (bcm) to 139 bcm, making it
A new study authored by researchers at the University of Michigan is making headlines this week for its claims that the U.S. oil and natural gas industry is underestimating the efficacy of flaring, which would increase the amount of emissions estimated to occur from the process. However, there are several limitations to keep in mind
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State government officials in New Mexico are urgently seeking clarity on the Biden Administration’s executive order on permitting for oil and natural gas development on federal lands, explaining that the uncertainty could undermine economic and environmental progress including the state’s initiatives to reduce flaring. E&E News reports that the state sent a letter to the
America’s shale industry battled low oil prices, economic shutdowns resulting in decreased demand and a pandemic in 2020, but that didn’t stop the industry from continuing to strive to improve its environmental footprint through research, innovation, collaboration and commitments to greater transparency. As we round out December, let’s take a look at some of the
The most effective and economically beneficial way to reduce flaring is through the construction of new pipelines to ship associated natural gas to market – a fact that received unanimous agreement during a recent panel discussion on the Permian Basin hosted by Rice University’s Baker Institute. The panelists – which included Rystad Energy’s Mike McCormick,
A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on venting and flaring in two of America’s top producing oil and natural gas basins demonstrates the clear need for new and improved energy infrastructure. The EIA report says that venting and flaring in the United States hit a record high average in 2019, primarily driven
Flaring intensity in Texas is well below the historic highs of the 1950s and much lower than other nations around the world, according to a new Texas Railroad Commission report. As Commissioner Ryan Sitton, author of the report, explained: “Currently, Texas flaring levels – and flaring intensity – are notably lower than the rest of
A recent Wall Street Journal article packed with scary imagery around methane emissions from the U.S. oil and natural gas industry relied on misleading data and biased sources to highlight an issue producers have well in hand. While the piece highlights some important, voluntary industry initiatives underway to further reduce emissions the result is an
While a recent USA Today editorial demonstrates the outlet’s desire to add some “flare” to its content, it also showcases a limited knowledge of the oil and natural gas industry’s flaring process. As Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian explained in a rebuttal to the piece: “’Flaring’ is an important part of America’s rise to
Flaring is a temporary and necessary practice in oil and natural gas production that is used to ensure safety and mitigate emissions. Despite this, the practice has received negative media attention that is often lacking important context. Production companies strive to find innovative ways to reduce the need to flare, and the results of these efforts are clear: U.S.
In January, CNX was fracking the Shaw 1G well when it lost pressure in the hole and subsequently discovered pressure spikes in nine conventional wells in Westmoreland County, Pa., according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The affected wells had to be flared for days, while CNX brought the Shaw 1G well under control. After months of
