Methane Emissions Reduction Program and GHGRP Subpart W (Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems)
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Overview
The Inflation Reduction Act provides new authorities under the Clean Air Act to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector through the creation of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. As part of this program, EPA released a final rule on May 6, 2024 to strengthen, expand and update methane emissions reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems under subpart W of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) to ensure greater transparency and accountability for methane pollution from oil and natural gas facilities by improving the accuracy of annual emissions reporting from these operations.
To review the latest activity and find more information on the subpart W rulemaking process, please visit the following pages:
To review the August 26, 2024 Request for Information, please visit the following pages. EPA is accepting public comments through November 27, 2024 (extended):
In response to the 2024 rulemaking action, EPA received and responded to administrative petitions. These materials are available on EPA's website:
Events
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
| Date | Topic | Event Type | Reference Materials |
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December 18, 2024 |
GHGRP Subpart W – 2025 Reporting Year | Technical Outreach Webinar | |
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July 2, 2024 |
GHGRP Subpart W – 2024 Reporting Year | Technical Outreach Webinar | |
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GHGRP Subpart W | Technical Outreach Webinar |
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