Colorado acts to reduce methane emissions in oil and gas

US-based Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has approved updates to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is targeted alongside volatile organic compounds to improve air quality. The new rule mandates phasing out natural gas-driven pneumatic devices, with a complete phase-out by March 2029, ahead of federal deadlines. This initiative is expected to cut 16,000 metric tons of methane annually, equivalent to emissions from over 104,000 gasoline-powered vehicles.