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E&P Highlights: April 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from BP’s startup of gas production in Trinidad and Tobago to a report on methane intensity in the Permian Basin.
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.
Energy Technology Startups Save Methane to Save Money
Startups are finding ways to curb methane emissions while increasing efficiency—and profits.
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.
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E&P Highlights: April 7, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from BP’s startup of gas production in Trinidad and Tobago to a report on methane intensity in the Permian Basin.
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.
Energy Technology Startups Save Methane to Save Money
Startups are finding ways to curb methane emissions while increasing efficiency—and profits.
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.
Conoco, TotalEnergies CEOs Talk Methane Regs, Permian Vs. Senegal
ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance and TotalEnergies’ Patrick Pouyanné briefly delved into a Permian Basin versus Senegal debate at CERAWeek by S&P Global.
ChampionX’s Aerial Optical Gas Imaging Platform Secures EPA Approval
ChampionX Corp.’s aerial optical gas imaging platform combines optical technology with a gimbal system to detect and locate methane leaks.
Congress Kills Biden Era Methane Fee on Oil, Gas Producers
The methane fee was mandated by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which directed the EPA to set a charge on methane emissions for facilities that emit more than 25,000 tons per year of CO2e.
GPA Midstream Files Petitions Against Methane Tax
The GPA Midstream Association joins a number of states that have filed a suit against the implementation of a waste emissions charge.
Exxon CEO Darren Woods: Hydrogen Incentives ‘Critical’ for Now
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said the end goal for energy policy should be a system in which no fuel source remains dependent on government subsidies.
What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Feb. 3, 2025)
The Trump administration announced a 10% tariff on Canadian crude exports, but Stratas Advisors does not think the tariffs will have any material impact on Canadian oil production or exports to the U.S.