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Methane Emissions Research from Oil and Gas Infrastructure

This act directs the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a pilot study to measure methane emissions from oil and gas infrastructure across the U.S. The goal is to better understand the sources of these emissions, which could impact air quality, the environment, and future energy industry regulations.
Key points
The Environmental Protection Agency will conduct a study on methane emissions from oil and gas production, transmission, and storage.
Study results will help develop a national methane inventory and improve environmental data.
20 million dollars are authorized to fund this pilot study.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5214
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-12-08