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October 27, 2026
Trump announces plans to roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies
- Trump announced the rollback at a Texas rally but gave no details; the EPA had previewed changes affecting methane-leak rules for low-producing oil wells and the Super Emitter Program.
- The 2024 Biden-era rule set inspection and other requirements intended to cut methane emissions; the administration estimated it would prevent 58 million tons by 2038.
- The changes are not yet in effect and must go through EPA rulemaking and public comment, with legal challenges possible afterward.
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- Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wellsOct 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM · The Hill
- Trump plans to loosen restrictions on methane emissions from oil drillingOct 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM · Independent
- Trump easing methane rules for oil and gasOct 27, 2026 at 9:56 PM · The Hill
- The Trump administration is moving to dismantle Biden-era rules that sought to limit emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gasOct 27, 2026 at 11:16 PM · WSJ
- Trump announces proposal to loosen methane rules for oil and gas productionOct 28, 2026 at 12:35 AM · The Hill
- Trump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companiesOct 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM · NBC