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Texas’ Oil and Natural Gas Industry: Leading the Way in Methane Reduction

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  A new analysis by Texans for Natural Gas confirms that methane emissions are on the decline across the Permian Basin. The Basin, a powerhouse of both Texas and U.S. oil production, has achieved impressive results in recent years, with methane intensity in the Permian reaching one of its lowest levels this decade in 2023,…

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Texas Oil and Natural Gas Producers Lead Efforts to Cut Methane Emissions

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  Oil and natural gas producers across the Lone Star State continue to leverage advanced technologies to reduce methane emissions, minimize flaring, and deploy real-time monitoring systems, resulting in significant environmental progress. Between 2015 and 2022, methane emissions dropped 42% in key production regions per data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These reductions were…

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AI: The Next Frontier of Methane Detection

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  The Permian Basin is a cornerstone of American energy production, providing vital resources that power our nation and drive economic growth. As a leader in oil and natural gas production, industry is also committed to environmental stewardship and continuously seeks innovative solutions to minimize its environmental footprint. One area of focus is reducing methane.…

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Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition Partners with TXOGA to Host Fifth Energy Elevated Technology Showcase

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  The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) was proud to partner with the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) as they hosted their fifth Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, Texas. “Innovation is the driving force in making the United States—led by Texas—the world’s energy powerhouse. From the wellhead, through the pipelines, to…

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The Environmental Partnership Highlights Progress in Emissions Reductions in 2024 Annual Report

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  The Environmental Partnership recently released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting significant progress in emissions reductions by the oil and natural gas industry. Through the Partnership’s eight environmental performance programs, which span the entire energy supply chain, member companies have achieved measurable improvements. As the Partnership’s membership has grown, so have its efforts to address…

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Texas Natural Gas Producers Continue to Lead in Reducing Emissions from Flaring

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  Earlier this week, Texans for Natural Gas (TNG) highlighted a report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) noting a significant reduction in the percentage of natural gas production that was vented or flared in the U.S. The report revealed that flaring decreased from 1.3 percent in 2018 and 2019 to approximately 0.5 percent in…

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Applications Now Open for TXOGA’s Energy Elevated Technology Showcase

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  The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition, in partnership with the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), is excited to announce the upcoming Energy Elevated Technology Showcase. This annual event is a premier platform designed to highlight and present emerging technological solutions that drive innovation and efficiency within the oil and natural gas industry. Why…

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Watch: A Conversation about Environmental Progress on the TXOGA Talks Podcast

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  In the latest episode of the TXOGA Talks Podcast, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs discuss the environmental progress made through initiatives like the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition. Click here to subscribe to TXOGA Talks, and listen to each episode for a candid conversation about our…

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RRC Data Shows Continued Drop of Flaring in Texas

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  In the recent “RRC Year in Review” report published by the Railroad Commission of Texas in December 2023, data shows a continued decline in flaring. The report details that “the flaring rate in Texas has dropped significantly, by 61 percent, since June 2019. For the most recent month that data is available, September 2023,…

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Permian Basin Producers Close Out 2023 with Continued Strong Progress in Reducing Emissions

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  Earlier this month, Texans for Natural Gas (TNG) released a new report highlighting the oil and natural gas industry’s continued strong progress in reducing emissions. Key findings in the report included: Between 2011 and 2022, Permian Basin methane emissions intensity fell by nearly 85 percent, while during the same frame total oil and gas…

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