Tag Archives: Natural Gas

Predicting a Future Without the Clean Power Plan

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

With litigation ongoing before the D.C. Circuit and possible action from the Trump Administration, it is an understatement to call the CPP’s future uncertain.  Not surprisingly, some groups have gone from studying the effects of the CPP’s implementation to studying … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Generation Predicted to Emit More CO2 Than Coal in 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Jessica Bell

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has predicted that energy-associated CO2 emissions from natural gas will be greater than those from coal for the first time since 1972.  While coal is more carbon-intensive than natural gas, changes in generation mix have … Continue reading →

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Litigation Update: EPA’s Methane Rules for Oil and Natural Gas

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Jessica Bell

Nine petitions challenging EPA’s final New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas sector have been filed with the D.C. Circuit (the rule was published in the Federal Register in early June).  EPA’s rule limits certain greenhouse gas, … Continue reading →

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EPA Issues Methane Standards and a Draft Information Request

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Anjali Patel

Earlier today, EPA released three final rules aimed at further reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources establishes standards for methane, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and toxic air pollutant emissions … Continue reading →

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