Controlling Air Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations

Reducing pollution to protect public health and tackle the climate crisis

EPA’s Clean Air Act regulations for oil and natural gas operations help combat climate change and reduce air pollution that harms public health. The regulations apply to equipment and activities used for the onshore oil and natural gas industry.

Actions and Notices

Regulatory Actions
Control Techniques Guidelines
Information Requests

Implementation

Implementation of EPA's 2024 rules (OOOOb and OOOOc)

Frequently Asked Questions
Summary of Requirements for State Plans
Small Business Compliance Guide
Alternative Test Method Application
Manufacturer-Tested Combustion Control Devices

Implementation of earlier requirements

OOOOa Reporting
Well Completion Notification Contacts

Basic Information

The oil and natural gas industry is the largest industrial source of the potent greenhouse gas methane and smog-forming volatile organic compounds.

Voluntary Program

Learn about voluntary methane programs for the oil and gas industry

Controlling Air Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations

Actions and Notices

Implementation

Basic Information

Voluntary Program

Success

Error

Controlling Air Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations

Announcements

Actions and Notices

Implementation

Basic Information

Voluntary Program