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EPA Proposes Modifications to Oil & Gas Air Pollution Standards

The Energy Law Blog

Moreno: On August 23, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that significantly expands the applicable air emissions standards for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. The public comments period for the proposal ends on October 24, 2011. By Carlos J. See 76 Fed. 52738 (Aug.

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New Texas Law Encourages Recycling of Wastewater From Oil and Gas Operations by Clarifying Ownership and Limiting Tort Liability

The Energy Law Blog

By Jillian Marullo House Bill 2767, which took effect on September 1, 2013, was enacted to encourage recycling of the wastewater produced in hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) and other oil and gas operations. In 2011, 3.5 A hotly contested issue is the consumption of water by fracking activities.

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Unlocking the power of data for sustainable water management with AWS

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

Focus on water-intensive industries: Certain industries, such as power generation, oil and gas extraction, and utility operations, are particularly water-intensive. Similarly, hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas sector requires significant water volumes. In the U.S. in 2020, the electric power sector used 47.5