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The Environmental Protection Agency is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters. President Richard Nixon proposed the establishment of EPA on July 9, 1970; it began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order.
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Energy Transition in Motion (Week of May 16, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a solar power deal signed between Google and energyRe and rogue communication devices hidden in renewable energy infrastructure.
Oxy Secures Class VI Permits for Stratos DAC Project
Occidental Petroleum has secured permits from the Environmental Protection Agency to store CO2 at its Stratos DAC facility. Located in Texas, Stratos is designed to capture and store up to 500,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, Oxy says.
Hitting the Gas: Opal Fuels Accelerating RNG Growth
Opal Fuels, which increased annual RNG production by 41% in 2024, commands prices of about $20 per MMBtu from utilities and even higher prices in the vehicle market, co-CEO Jon Maurer said.
In Colorado, the Regulatory Noose Tightens for E&Ps
More stringent rules on everything from drilling and orphan wells to emissions is raising the cost of fossil fuel production in the state.
Belcher: Texas Considers Funding for Abandoned Wells, Emissions Reduction
With uncertainly surrounding federal aid as the Trump administration attempts cost cutting measures, the state is exploring its own incentive system to plug wells and reduce emissions.
Bottlenecks Holding US Back from NatGas, LNG Dominance
North America’s natural gas abundance positions the region to be a reliable power supplier. But regulatory factors are holding the industry back from fully tackling the global energy crisis, experts at CERAWeek said.
Big Spenders: EPA Touts Billions in Clean Energy Spending
Nearly $69 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been dispersed by the Environmental Protection Agency in its clean energy push.
Despite Growth of CCS Projects, Profitability Remains Elusive
While costs are declining, CCS technologies remain expensive, with EOR and tax incentives spurring projects to capture and store CO₂.
Biden-Led EPA Rolls Out Methane Fee Targeting Oil, Gas Emitters
Companies violating the new Environmental Protection Agency rules will start paying penalties next year based on methane emissions reported in calendar year 2024.
EPA Gives OK to Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port
Sentinel Midstream’s Texas GulfLink project is one of several proposals for an offshore oil terminal in the Gulf.
Supreme Court Takes Up Clean Air Act Venue Fight
The high court’s justices will hear arguments if the EPA’s air pollution rules should be challenged in D.C. or in regional courts.
Costly Consequences as E&Ps Navigate Methane Mitigation
Oil and gas companies are adjusting to an evolving emissions reduction landscape as state and federal regulators target methane emissions.
EPA Approves Piñon Midstream Plan for CO2 Storage Project in New Mexico
Piñon Midstream’s two wells at its Dark Horse Treating Facility will inject greenhouse gases permanently underground.
Belcher: Brace for Onslaught of New Biden Regulations
A slew of rulemakings, executive orders and policy decisions affecting energy are headed this way.
US EPA Removes Existing Gas Plants From Proposed Carbon Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will exclude existing natural gas power plants from its proposed carbon regulations that it plans to finalize in April.