EPA Says Oil & Gas Operators Can Continue to Flare Past Long-Set Deadline

May 02, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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<p>Ending routine flaring is “one of the most immediate and cost-effective steps” to reduce emissions. Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released guidance that will allow oil and gas operators to continue routine flaring, a harmful practice that unnecessarily releases climate-warming methane and other dangerous pollutants into the air. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/01/epa-says-oil-gas-operators-can-continue-to-flare-past-long-set-deadline/">EPA Says Oil &#038; Gas Operators Can Continue to Flare Past Long-Set Deadline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Ending routine flaring is “one of the most immediate and cost-effective steps” to reduce emissions. Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released guidance that will allow oil and gas operators to continue routine flaring, a harmful practice that unnecessarily releases climate-warming methane and other dangerous pollutants into the air. ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/01/epa-says-oil-gas-operators-can-continue-to-flare-past-long-set-deadline/">EPA Says Oil &#038; Gas Operators Can Continue to Flare Past Long-Set Deadline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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