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Liberty Energy Inc. acquires IMG Energy Solutions

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Since 2011, IMG has established a proven track record of delivering reliable energy solutions for critical infrastructure projects. In addition, the company currently owns a utility-scale solar array at PIT and operates both the solar and natural gas thermal facilities, ensuring 100% onsite power under a long-term service agreement.

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EPA Releases Final Rule Requiring Oil and Gas Sources to Report Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

The Energy Law Blog

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Subpart W rule to cover petroleum and natural gas facilities under the agencyโ€™s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program. The original Subpart W rule for petroleum and natural gas facilities was proposed in March 2010.

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Proposed EPA Rules Would Subject Oil and Gas Sources to Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law Blog

On March 22, 2010, EPA announced proposed rules to amend the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule to cover additional sources including petroleum and natural gas facilities emitting 25,000 metric tons or more of greenhouse gas emissions.

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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.

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How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

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is because technological breakthroughs have resulted in increased domestic natural gas production to generate our nations electricity, largely replacing coal-fired generation. According to just-released data from the Environmental Protection Agency, methane emissions across all major oil and gas basins in the U.S.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Attacks Tax Breaks for Oil & Gas Companies

The Energy Law Blog

oil and natural gas producing companies should not receive federal subsidies in the form of tax breaks because their businesses contribute to global warming, U.S. The proposed budget would levy an excise tax on oil and gas produced in the Gulf of Mexico, which is expected to raise $5.3 billion from 2011 to 2019.

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New Air Standards for Oil & Gas Industry May Force HAP Area Sources into Major Source Status

The Energy Law Blog

The 1999 EPA NESHAP standard for oil and natural gas production facilities (Subpart HH) specified the equipment to be considered to be โ€œassociatedโ€ with oil and gas wells for purposes of the regulation. . ยง 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section 7412(n)(4) (emphasis added); see also 40 C.F.R. 63.761 (definition of โ€œmajor sourceโ€).

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