EPA Proposes Major Revisions to Roll Back Biden-Era Methane Emissions Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed significant revisions to Clean Air Act regulations on methane emissions from oil and gas facilities, seeking to roll back a March 2024 Biden Administration rule. The EPA estimates these changes will result in $32 billion in total cost savings for affected facilities. The proposal, dated October 29, 2026, includes options for categorizing well sites, rescinding a third-party monitor certification program, and restoring 95% efficient flaring.