News - The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition

By: Lauren Clay
October 27, 2022
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Texans for Natural Gas: Texas Operators Achieving Flaring Reduction Goals, World Bank Report Shows

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October 27, 2022 Texans for Natural Gas (TNG) showcased progress made by operators to reduce flaring—including in the Permian Basin region. The post from TNG states, “The United States is a leader in oil and gas production and flaring reductions. Texas producers have been especially committed to the World Bank’s Net Zero Flaring by 2030…

By: Lauren Clay
October 14, 2022
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Energy In Depth Analysis of University of Michigan Methane Study

Energy In Depth (EID) reviews the recent University of Michigan study on methane emissions. The study claims that there is an underestimation of the efficacy of flaring from the oil and natural gas industry which would increase emissions estimated that occur during operations. EID sets the record straight on limitations to consider when reading the…

By: Shana Joyce
September 28, 2022
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Release: Environmental Partnership’s 4th Annual Report Shows Increased Industry Participation, Significant Emissions Progress

September 28, 2022 AUSTIN – The Environmental Partnership, an initiative of over 100 U.S. oil and natural gas companies, has released its fourth annual report showcasing the industry’s continued progress in innovation and emissions reductions. According to the new report, participants continue to make significant progress across six environmental performance programs including reducing flaring,…

By: Ethan Riojas
May 27, 2022
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Coalition Response to “Texas Methane Leaks” by David Schecter

May 27, 2022 A recent article by David Schecter with WFAA News fails to mention the facts when discussing methane emissions in Texas. Texas oil and natural gas operators are investing in technology solutions to improve field operations, mitigate methane emissions and reduce flaring. Utilization of on-site monitoring, satellite imaging, drone and ariel flyovers,…

By: Ethan Riojas
May 12, 2022
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Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition Partners with Energy Elevated Technology Showcase Presented by TXOGA

May 12, 2022 On May 9, 2022, technology and innovation from the oil and natural gas industry was on display at the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase, presented by the Texas Oil & Gas Association in partnership with the Texas Methane and Flaring Coalition (the Coalition), in Austin, Texas. Eight innovative companies featured technologies aimed…

By: Ethan Riojas
April 14, 2022
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Coalition Releases New Resource – Flaring in Texas: Reporting and Transparency

April 14, 2022 Today, the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition released a new resource related to increased transparency and tracking of flaring in Texas. The resource discusses flaring regulations, new reporting measures, and a new online query system to allow for increased transparency in flaring exceptions.

By: Ethan Riojas
April 8, 2022
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RRC Energy Minute Highlights Agency Efforts to Increase Transparency on Flaring

April 8, 0222 The Railroad Commission of Texas’ (RRC) latest edition of the Energy Minute highlights the Agency’s efforts to increase transparency through a new online database for flaring and venting applications. This application grants increased public access to data and includes a User Guide for the new query system. Check out the full…

By: Ethan Riojas
April 7, 2022
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Coalition Member Highlight

April 7, 2022 From Coalition Member, Chevron: New Pilot Project to Certify Operational and Environmental Performance Chevron announced a pilot project with Project Canary to independently certify operational and environmental performance in North America. The review will create hundreds of data points that will be considered for Project Canary’s Trust Well Certification program. “Chevron…

By: Ethan Riojas
March 18, 2022
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GasLit Documentary Falls Short on Facts

March 18, 2022 The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University recently released Gaslit, a short and misleading documentary regarding natural gas flaring by the U.S. oil and natural gas industry. While the report includes creative cinematography, it falls short on the facts. FACTS: A flare is a combustion device that minimizes…

By: Shana Joyce
January 27, 2022
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RRC: New Data Shows Continued Drop in Flaring

New data from the Railroad Commission of Texas reveals that Texas’ statewide flaring rate fell to an even lower record level at the end of 2021. The percentage of natural gas flared in Texas dropped to a new record low of 0.19% in November. The Coalition continues to be encouraged by the downward slope…