The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new greenhouse gas reporting requirements that will enhance the monitoring and analysis of methane emissions. The finalized subpart W rule, which updates the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, allows for the use of advanced measurement technologies and improved methodologies for analyzing data.
These changes are aimed at addressing significant gaps in methane emissions monitoring and improving the accuracy of emissions data from oil and natural gas operations. By utilizing advanced measurement technologies and enhancing methodologies, the EPA hopes to promote more accurate reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.
The EPA’s goal is to support the implementation of President Biden’s climate programs through these changes. The agency believes that by providing more options for monitoring and analyzing methane emissions, it can better understand the impact of these emissions on the environment and support efforts to reduce them from oil and natural gas operations.
