Wyoming | The Oil & Gas Threat Map |

Are there standards that control methane emitted from existing oil and gas facilities (the facilities on the Threat Map)?

In Wyoming, yes. In 2014, Wyoming passed legislation to regulate oil and gas emissions at existing facilities across the state, and put in place leak detection inspection requirements statewide alongside strong venting and flaring restrictions.
At the federal level, no. But the Environmental Protection Agency is conducting an Information Collection Request that could lead to standards.

Are there standards that control methane emitted from new or modified oil and gas facilities emitting this pollution?

In Wyoming, yes.
At the federal level, yes. On June 3rd, 2016, the Environmental Protect Agency published standards that limit pollution from new and modified facilities.

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Communities share their stories

Bill: “They vented a lot of gas from the wells on our place. And it was a terrible waste of resources. They were allowed to do it very liberally. There were always accidents happening...pipeline compressor would go down, or the engine equipment, and they’d have to vent the gas.”

Bill & Marge West, Sheridan County, WY