Methane Pollution: New Royalties for Wasted Gas
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This bill faces strong opposition from the energy industry and lacks support from the other party, making it very hard to pass in a divided Congress.
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Independent oil and gas operators leasing federal land or drilling in federal waters would have to pay royalties on gas that currently escapes for free through leaks, venting, or flaring. This raises operating costs most for smaller companies that lack the capital of larger firms to quickly upgrade equipment and capture more gas.
“royalties paid for gas produced from Federal land and on the outer Continental Shelf shall be assessed on all gas produced, including all gas that is consumed or lost by venting, flaring, or negligent releases through any equipment during upstream operations.”
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Methane Pollution Accountability Act
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