News - The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition

By: Ethan Riojas
March 2, 2021
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Statement on Routine Flaring Post Winter Storm

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Following the February 2021 winter storm, the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition issued the following statement: “Operators across Texas have been working extensively throughout this crisis to safely restart production of essential natural gas that was taken offline due to power losses, hazardous transportation conditions and weather- related equipment issues. During this tedious and manpower-intensive…

By: Ethan Riojas
February 10, 2021
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Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition Announces Goal of Ending Routine Flaring by 2030

February 10, 2021 AUSTIN—The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) has issued the following statement regarding routine flaring: The Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) supports industry’s continued progress to end routine flaring and shares a goal of ending this practice by 2030. Based on an extensive review of regulatory requirements and…

By: Ethan Riojas
February 5, 2021
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Coalition Publishes “Myth vs. Fact” to Debunk Common Myths About Methane and Flaring

On Friday, February 5, the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) published a “Myth vs. Fact” document to debunk common myths surrounding methane and flaring. The Coalition has provided helpful links and resources to credible information on these important issues. Coalition “Myth vs. Fact”

By: Ethan Riojas
January 8, 2021
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Coalition Files Comments on Instructions Form PR Monthly Production Report

On Friday, January 8, the Texas Methane & Flaring Coalition (the Coalition) filed comments to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) on the proposed changes to the instructions to Form PR Monthly Production Report. The changes proposed will give the RRC significantly more detailed information with which to make regulatory and administrative recommendations and…

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

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…