flaring /tags/flaring flaring en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:30:46 GMT Natural gas recapturing process promises waste reduction — but questions linger /local-news/2023-10-06/natural-gas-recapturing-process-promises-waste-reduction-but-questions-linger A trio of major oil and gas producers are testing a new-to-New Mexico process to keep natural gas in the ground when it can’t be transported, sold or otherwise shipped through a pipeline. So far, New Mexico’s closed-loop gas capture systems projects are small, and their promise hasn’t panned out in the oil and gas fields. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:30:46 GMT /local-news/2023-10-06/natural-gas-recapturing-process-promises-waste-reduction-but-questions-linger Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main Environmental groups step in to stop oil and gas rule appeal /local-news/2022-11-02/environmental-groups-step-in-to-stop-oil-and-gas-rule-appeal New rules recently implemented by the state aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry are being challenged by an industry group. Environmental organizations are now stepping in to stop that appeal, claiming it would harm communities of color across the state. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:14:29 GMT /local-news/2022-11-02/environmental-groups-step-in-to-stop-oil-and-gas-rule-appeal Bryce Dix Advocates call on EPA to follow NM’s lead on methane reduction /local-news/2021-12-01/advocates-call-on-epa-to-follow-nms-lead-on-methane-reduction The Environmental Protection Agency kicked off a series of public hearings Tuesday, Nov. 30, on its proposed rule to reduce methane from oil and gas operations. New Mexico is the second largest producer of oil in the nation, but also a leader in curbing air pollution from the industry. Local advocates called on the EPA to follow the state’s lead and strengthen the proposal. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:17:45 GMT /local-news/2021-12-01/advocates-call-on-epa-to-follow-nms-lead-on-methane-reduction Nash Jones Gas Flaring Does More Than Light Up the Skies /local-news/2015-09-12/gas-flaring-does-more-than-light-up-the-skies Away from any cities or streetlights, the nights here at Chaco Culture National Historic Park are dark. Looking up, it takes a little longer than usual to… Sat, 12 Sep 2015 18:37:56 GMT /local-news/2015-09-12/gas-flaring-does-more-than-light-up-the-skies Laura Paskus