{"id":2114231,"date":"2023-12-02T16:55:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T21:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-finalizes-plan-to-cut-oil-and-gas-industrys-methane-emissions-by-80\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T16:58:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T21:58:27","slug":"biden-admin-finalizes-plan-to-cut-oil-and-gas-industrys-methane-emissions-by-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-finalizes-plan-to-cut-oil-and-gas-industrys-methane-emissions-by-80\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s plan: Slash oil and gas methane emissions by 80%"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-admin-finalizes-plan-to-cut-oil-and-gas-industrys-methane-emissions-by-80%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2114231&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Biden Administration Takes Action \u2063to Cut Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden\u200d administration has announced\u200c new rules for the oil and gas industry, aiming \u2064to reduce methane emissions by nearly 80% by 2038. This bold move comes as part of the U.S.&#8217;s commitment \u2063to combat climate change\u2064 and promote sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>During the \u2063Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, \u200dVice President Kamala Harris revealed that\u2064 the U.S. would\u200c allocate $3 billion in taxpayer dollars to support climate and &#8220;gender equity&#8221; funds. This demonstrates the administration&#8217;s dedication \u200cto addressing \u2062environmental\u2063 issues and\u2062 promoting equality.<\/p>\n<p>EPA Administrator Michael Regan and White \u200cHouse National Climate Adviser\u2063 Ali Zaidi were also present in Dubai \u2062to announce the crackdown on methane emissions. They emphasized that these new regulations\u2064 will drive the progress \u200dneeded to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-addresses-un-as-troubles-swirl-at-home-and-abroad\/\" title=\"Biden tackles domestic and international challenges in UN speech.\">combat climate change effectively<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;From mobilizing\u2063 billions in investment to plug orphaned wells,\u2062 patch leaky\u200d pipes, and reclaim abandoned mines to setting strong\u2062 standards that will\u2063 cut pollution from \u200dthe oil and gas sector, the Biden-Harris Administration is putting the full weight of the federal \u200cgovernment into slashing harmful \u200cmethane \u200cpollution,&#8221; Zaidi stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Environmental Protection \u200cAgency (EPA) will require \u2062oil and gas companies \u2064to end routine flaring of natural gas and instead capture it, according to CNN. Flaring, a\u2064 traditional method used \u200cby the industry\u200d for controlled burning of natural\u200c gas, will be\u2064 phased out under \u200cthe new rule.<\/p>\n<p>While the American Petroleum Institute (API) supports the regulation of\u200c methane \u2062emissions, it has requested modifications to the EPA&#8217;s \u2064current plan. The\u200d API is concerned that the proposed rule could hinder innovation\u2063 and negatively impact energy production, potentially leading to higher energy costs.<\/p>\n<p>Industry expert\u2063 Tom Shepstone believes that while \u200breducing emissions is \u200bimportant, the Biden administration \u200bis pursuing a more radical agenda aimed at\u2063 eliminating fossil fuels altogether.<\/p>\n<p>Despite significant voluntary reductions in\u200b methane\u200c emissions by major oil and gas basins\u2063 in the U.S. between 2018 and 2022, the Biden administration\u2064 has imposed additional restrictions on the industry. This\u200d move follows the administration&#8217;s strengthening of standards last year.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the\u2062 focus on &#8220;gender equity&#8221; funds\u2064 align with the Biden administration&#8217;s commitment to \u2062addressing environmental justice \u200cissues in the context of methane emission reduction in the oil and gas industry<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Id highlighted the importance of reducing methane emissions in the oil and gas \u200cindustry, as methane \u200bis a potent \u2063greenhouse gas with a significant impact on global warming. The new regulations include the tightening of methane emission limits, increasing the frequency of leak inspections, and implementing new\u200b technologies to\u200d detect and repair leaks in oil \u200dand gas infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration recognizes that the oil and\u200d gas industry is a major contributor \u2062to methane emissions, accounting for nearly\u200b 30%\u2064 of these emissions in the United States. By taking proactive steps to reduce these\u200b emissions, the \u2063administration is demonstrating \u2064its\u200d commitment \u200cto achieving its climate goals, which include a\u200d 50-52% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>The actions taken by the\u2064 Biden administration not \u200conly\u200c contribute to a cleaner environment but also have the\u200c potential to create new jobs\u200d and boost economic growth. The implementation of new technologies and \u2064the need for increased inspections and\u2062 repairs will\u2063 require a skilled workforce, creating opportunities for workers in\u200c the clean energy \u2062sector.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the administration&#8217;s focus on &#8220;gender equity&#8221; funds aligns \u200dwith its \u2064broader commitment to addressing environmental justice issues. Women and marginalized communities\u2062 are often disproportionately \u2063affected by \u200cthe impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. By prioritizing these\u200d communities in climate\u2062 and sustainability efforts, the \u200badministration aims to\u200d create a\u200d fair and equitable \u200btransition to \u200da clean energy economy.<\/p>\n<p>The move to cut methane emissions in\u200b the oil and gas \u2064industry is just one part\u200b of the Biden administration&#8217;s comprehensive\u2064 strategy to combat climate change.\u200c The administration has already rejoined\u200d the Paris\u2063 Agreement, established ambitious clean energy targets, and proposed significant investments in clean\u2064 energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>This bold\u2064 action sends a strong signal to the\u2062 international \u2064community that the United States \u200cis serious about\u200c tackling climate change \u2064and is committed\u200d to leading by example. By taking a proactive approach to reduce methane emissions in\u200c the \u200doil and gas industry, the Biden administration \u200bis working towards\u2064 a more sustainable and environmentally \u2063friendly future.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that this transition will not happen overnight. The \u200coil and \u2064gas industry plays a \u200bcrucial role in providing energy for various sectors of the \u2062economy. \u2062The administration acknowledges\u2062 the\u200c need\u200c for a just transition\u2063 and \u200dwill work with industry stakeholders\u2062 to ensure a smooth and equitable \u2062shift towards cleaner energy sources.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Biden administration&#8217;s decision to cut methane emissions in the oil and gas industry is a significant step towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-union-leader-slams-bidens-job-killing-order-cost-us-jobs-needs-to-consider-future-of-country\/\" title=\"Top Union Leader Slams Biden\u2019s Job-Killing Order: \u2018Cost Us Jobs,\u2019 Needs To Consider \u2018Future Of Country\u2019\">addressing climate change<\/a> and promoting sustainability. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rainer-zitelmann-the-goals-you-write-down-on-new-years-eve-will-define-the-year-ahead\/\" title=\"Rainer Zitelmann: The Goals You Write Down on New Year\u2019s Eve Will Define the Year Ahead\">setting ambitious goals<\/a> and implementing stricter regulations, the administration\u2063 is sending a clear \u2063message \u2063that the \u2062United States\u2064 is committed to taking decisive action on climate issues. This\u2064 move not only contributes to a cleaner environment but\u2063 also has the potential to create jobs \u200band \u2064promote a \u200bmore just and equitable society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden administration unveiled stricter regulations for the oil and gas sector, mandating a reduction of methane emissions by almost 80% by 2038. 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