Nature Abounds issued this statement in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations—
"The proposed rules are pretty common-sense. For example, under the new rules energy companies are mandated to find and repair leaks,” said Nature Abounds' President Melinda Hughes-Wert. “Companies would also have to capture the natural gas when completing a fracked well and they would have to limit emissions from other types of fracking-related equipment such as pneumatic pumps. It's sad that industry has to be regulated to control the emissions, but unfortunately many companies do not do so currently."
While some industry experts may believe that the new regulations may hurt the economy, Hughes-Wert doesn't think this is the case.
"The new methane emissions rules makes sense economically. They promote a more efficient system which should equal more earning opportunities for the industry. We believe these rules are a great step to a healthier future for all. We would love to see these rules applied to existing sources as well as the new ones."
Nature Abounds is a nonprofit environmental organization based in DuBois, Clearfield County.
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