The US may ease the requirements for methane emissions from oil and gas production US President Donald Trump intends to present a plan to ease the federal requirements for methane emissions from oil and gas production, hoping to stimulate domestic energy production and reduce industry costs, writes Bloomberg, citing an administration source. Trump is expected to announce the proposed regulatory change on Tuesday at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, as part of his midterm campaign.
Texas is the number one oil producing state in the United States, and the oil industry has lobbied the White House to ease some regulations aimed at limiting emissions of methane, the world's most potent greenhouse gas. The changes come as Trump seeks to allay voter concerns about rising oil, gasoline and diesel prices caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the US war on Iran. More details in the link: More details in the link: /.