EPA relaxes methane oversight for oil and gas operators

The Trump administration's EPA has reduced enforcement or compliance requirements for oil and gas companies with high methane leakage, according to reports.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 7:07 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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