News - The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition

By: Lauren Clay
December 22, 2020
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Coalition Response to Earthwork’s Methane Misinformation Scorecard

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The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) is committed to finding and implementing solutions to minimize methane emissions. A recent publication from Earthworks attempts to discredit the great strides industry has taken towards environmental progress, its pragmatic approaches to data collection, and its continuous innovation using pioneering technologies that offer real successes. Industry-led organizations,…

By: Lauren Clay
December 16, 2020
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TMFC Applauds The Environmental Partnership’s Flaring Reduction Program

The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) applauds The Environmental Partnership’s (TEP) announcement of their new program to reduce flaring. The program will advance best practices to reduce flare volumes, promote the beneficial use of associated gas, and improve flare reliability and efficiency when flaring does occur. The program will analyze and aggregate…

By: Ethan Riojas
November 30, 2020
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TMFC Technology Showcase Highlights Emerging Technologies To Reduce Flaring and Methane Emissions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2020 TMFC Technology Showcase Highlights Emerging Technologies To Reduce Flaring and Methane Emissions Six companies presented their technologies to Texas oil and natural gas operators AUSTIN—On Thursday, November 19 the Texas Methane and Flaring Coalition held a virtual technology showcase to highlight and present emerging technology solutions to…

By: Ethan Riojas
November 5, 2020
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RRC Adopts New Form R-32

Today, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) adopted the revisions to SWR 32 Exception Data Sheet, which will enhance critical data collection and, in some cases, significantly reduces flare durations. Staff proposed to rename the new form “Form R-32.” Revisions to the SWR 32 Data Exception Sheet were presented at the August 4th meeting…

By: Ethan Riojas
September 15, 2020
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TMFC, Texas Industry is Driving Progress on Flaring

With the goal of reducing flaring and eventually ending routine flaring, the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition strives to hold conversations with regulators to offer pragmatic approaches to achieve these goals while ensuring that the Texas oil and natural gas industry continues to thrive and provide essential products and energy security for the United…

By: Ethan Riojas
September 4, 2020
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TMFC and BRTF File Comments on RRC SWR 32 Amendments Proposal

Today, the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition, along with the Blue Ribbon Task Force, filed comments on the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) proposed amendments to SWR 32 Data Sheet. The Coalition commends the RRC on the changes made to the Application for Exception to SWR 32. We recognize the importance of developing a…

By: Ethan Riojas
August 25, 2020
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RRC Energy Minute Highlights Hard Work of Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry to Reduce Flaring

The Railroad Commission of Texas released important flaring reduction stats in their latest edition of the Energy Minute. This data shows the hard work and ingenuity of the Texas oil and natural gas industry to implement best practices to reduce flaring in operations. Check out the full Energy Minute below.

By: Ethan Riojas
August 13, 2020
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Chairman Christian Op-Ed Highlights Industry’s Commitment to Reducing Flaring

In case you missed it, Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Wayne Christian authored an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News on August 7, 2020 outlining steps the RRC and industry are taking to reduce flaring and ultimately end routine flaring. Included in the RRC’s proposal on flaring were recommendations made by the Texas Methane…

By: Ethan Riojas
August 5, 2020
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TMFC Applauds RRC Actions to Work Toward Coalition’s Goal of Ending Routine Flaring

Yesterday during a hearing, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) provided data that showed a significant reduction in flaring in Texas as well as proposed revisions to Statewide Rule 32 (SWR 32) Exception Data Sheet. The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (Coalition) appreciates the Commissioners’ leadership and looks forward to working with regulators and…

By: Ethan Riojas
July 23, 2020
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Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition Applauds The Environmental Partnership’s 2020 Annual Report

The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition applauds the second annual report from The Environmental Partnership, an industry led initiative committed to continuously improving the industry’s environmental performance. The report highlights the expansion of the Partnership to include the midstream sector and has tripled its overall membership since launching in 2017. With the addition of…