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Making Sense of Methane for the Oil and Gas Sector: EPA’s New Methane Tax, Operating Regulations, and GHG Reporting

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released proposed and final rules that will regulate methane emissions from oil and gas operations, implement a methane emissions tax, and change greenhouse gas reporting requirements. These changes will impact the upstream, midstream, and transmission sectors. This program will highlight what you need to know about how these new rules intersect, new compliance and enforcement risks, and how to plan now for operations and upcoming transactions.

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This information is provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice.

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