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By: Ethan Riojas
February 6, 2024
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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…

By: Ethan Riojas
January 3, 2024
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RRC Data Shows Continued Drop of Flaring in Texas

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,…

By: Ethan Riojas
December 21, 2023
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Permian Basin Producers Close Out 2023 with Continued Strong Progress in Reducing Emissions

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…

By: Ethan Riojas
December 13, 2023
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EPA Data Show Nationwide Methane Emissions Declines Across Top Oil and Natural Gas Producing Basins

A recent article by Energy In Depth (EID) highlights data from the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program showing total methane emissions volumes across each of the country’s top oil and natural gas producing basins declining significantly between 2018 and 2022. EID found that methane emissions volumes in Texas declined by 32 percent in the…

By: Ethan Riojas
November 9, 2023
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Permian Basin Recognized as Leader in Emission Reductions, Industry Collaboration Key to Continued Progress

Last month, Texans for Natural Gas (TNG) released a post discussing the Permian Basin’s role as a leader in emissions reductions. TNG highlighted the Texas oil and natural gas industry’s efforts to implement responsible operations practices across their businesses over the years. As a result of these efforts, flaring has been reduced and methane…

By: Ethan Riojas
September 28, 2023
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Environmental Partnership’s 2023 Annual Report Shows Accelerated Progress in Emissions Reductions in Oil and Natural Gas Industry

The Environmental Partnership recently released its 2023 Annual Report showing accelerated progress in emissions reductions by the oil and natural gas industry. Progress was achieved through involvement in the Partnership’s eight environmental performance programs that span the entirety of the energy supply chain. According to the report, as the Partnership’s membership has expanded, so have its…

By: Ethan Riojas
September 14, 2023
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Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition Partners with TXOGA to Host Fourth Energy Elevated Technology Showcase

The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) was proud to partner with the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) this week as they hosted their fourth Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston, Texas. Showcase attendees learned about the latest in industry innovation and technology from EnRud Resources, Crusoe Energy, Baker Hughes, Rulo Technologies,…

By: Ethan Riojas
July 24, 2023
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ICYMI: New Texans for Natural Gas Video Highlights Decreases in Methane Intensity in Permian Basin, Industry Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions and Flaring

Texans for Natural Gas recently released a video highlighting the oil and natural gas industry’s continued commitment towards reducing methane emissions and flaring. According to the World Bank and U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States cut flared volumes nearly in half between 2019 and 2021. This is due in large part to the…

By: Ethan Riojas
June 20, 2023
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ICYMI: International Delegation Tours Permian’s Methane Mitigation Centers

A recent article by the Midland Reporter-Telegram highlighted a recent visit by a Reverse Trade Mission on Advanced Technologies for Methane Abatement sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to the Permian Basin. Delegates representing 15 high-level public and/or private sector representatives from the oil and natural gas sectors of participant countries in…

By: Ethan Riojas
April 11, 2023
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Texans for Natural Gas: World Bank Releases 2023 Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report

April 11, 2023 On Monday, Texans for Natural Gas (TNG) released a post discussing the World Bank’s release of the 2023 Global Gas Flaring Tracker report. The report highlighted that global gas flaring declined by roughly 3 percent in 2022 and has reached levels not recorded in over a decade. This decrease comes at a…