Trump Moves to Weaken Oil and Gas Methane Rules, Citing $45 Billion Savings
President Trump announced plans in Lubbock, Texas, to loosen methane rules for oil and gas. The changes are expected to relax limits on marginal wells and flaring and end the Super Emitter Program. The administration says the move could save the sector $45 billion and add 210 million barrels of oil and 1.41 trillion cubic feet of gas from 2027 to 2050.