EDF’s images and modeling show the basins could be releasing enough gas to meet the energy needs of more than half of U.S. homes annually.
The Rager Mountain storage field owned by Equitrans spewed methane gas for nearly two weeks.
Environmental groups are applauding the United States’ move to cut methane leaks at oil and gas sites.
The rule is part of the Biden Administration’s pledge to reduce methane emissions 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the review, but it will be up to new Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to take any action.
By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania Pennsylvania finished regulations to join a carbon-trading program and to limit oil and gas site emissions in 2022.
The Environmental Quality Board voted 16-2 to adopt the rule limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane at existing conventional gas sites.
Pennsylvania environmental regulators are meeting Wednesday to vote on an emergency measure to limit emissions from some oil and gas sites.
The Environmental Quality Board on Wednesday approved the rule on emissions of volatile organic compounds at shallower, conventional well sites.
The Environmental Protection Agency has warned of impending sanctions if Pa. does not submit plans to reduce emissions of VOCs at oil and gas sites by Dec. 16.
