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Trump’s EPA is letting America’s leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook

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Briefings

President Trump announced on October 28, 2026, that the EPA would dismantle methane regulations proposed by Biden, citing an economic threat to the economy and an undue burden on the oil and gas industry. The new proposal would relax monitoring, emission controls, and flaring limits, potentially allowing up to 58 million tons of methane emissions over the next 15 years. This move occurred during a campaign rally in Lubbock, Texas, where Trump claimed to have more 'Indian blood' than Elizabeth Warren. The EPA estimated the rule would prevent 400 billion cubic feet of natural gas waste annually, though critics note this is a partial estimate. The initiative is part of Trump's 'energy dominance' agenda, which includes expanding drilling permits and pulling out of international climate agreements.

Key points

• President Trump announced on October 28, 2026, that the EPA would dismantle methane regulations proposed by Biden, citing an economic threat to the economy and an undue burden on the oil and gas industry.
• The new proposal would relax monitoring, emission controls, and flaring limits, potentially allowing up to 58 million tons of methane emissions over the next 15 years.

Context

The announcement occurred during a campaign rally in Lubbock, Texas, where Trump claimed to have more 'Indian blood' than Elizabeth Warren. The EPA's proposal follows other sweeping reversals of Biden-era environmental policies, including the repeal of a rule limiting carbon emissions from power plants. The initiative is part of Trump's 'energy dominance' agenda, which includes expanding drilling permits and pulling out of international climate agreements.

Limitations

The EPA estimated the rule would prevent 58 million tons of methane emissions over the next 15 years, but this is a partial estimate. The proposal reverses Biden-era Super Emitter Program limits and flaring rules, but specific operational impacts on individual wells remain unquantified. The source does not provide data on the timeline for full implementation or long-term climate modeling results.

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