GPA Midstream and GPSA released the following statement:
“GPA Midstream appreciates the announcement from President Trump and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding unnecessarily burdensome oil and gas emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, commonly referred to as OOOOb/c. We are grateful for EPA’s collaborative approach to evaluating and improving implementation of methane emissions standards applicable to the oil and natural gas sector.
GPA Midstream and its members are analyzing the proposed regulatory changes to ensure all midstream-specific suggestions were included. The association looks forward to working cooperatively with EPA on addressing any remaining concerns.
Midstream companies have invested significantly in technologies, operational improvements, and best practices that have reduced emissions while continuing the safe, reliable, and affordable delivery of energy throughout the United States.
As EPA proposes revisions to the OOOOb and OOOOc regulations, it’s important for the agency to maintain a practical, technically achievable, and durable regulatory framework. Regulations should be grounded in sound science, reflect the realities of field operations, avoid unnecessary duplication, and provide the certainty needed for companies to make long-term investments in infrastructure and emissions-reduction technologies.
GPA Midstream looks forward to reviewing the proposal in detail and working with EPA to ensure the final rule supports environmental objectives while preserving energy reliability, operational flexibility, and continued investment in America’s energy infrastructure.”
