EPA launches voluntary methane control program with 41 companies

The US Environmental Protection Agency launched a voluntary oil and gas methane emissions reduction effort, the Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge Program, with 41 companies. The partnership between EPA and the companies builds on the regulator’s Natural Gas STAR program, which focuses on cost-effective methane emission reductions from natural gas operations. Source: News


BP, CNPC ink Chinese shale gas PSC

BP PLC and China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) have signed a production-sharing contract for shale gas exploration, development, and production on Neijiang-Dazu block in China’s Sichuan basin. Source: News


Marathon preparing revised air permit application for Detroit refinery

Marathon Petroleum Corp. is preparing an amended application to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for a new air-quality permit at its Detroit refinery after city officials and residents said the original plan would increase sulfur dioxide and other emissions. Source: News