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Regulators Didn't Act on Nearly 600 Oil Wells Operating Illegally in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's 'Source of Truth' database revealed nearly 600 wells operating illegally by injecting wastewater above permitted pressure limits, exposing systematic rule violations that state regulators allowed to continue.

US politics

fromKqed

2 months ago

Trump Administration Sues California to Allow Oil Wells Near Schools and Hospitals | KQED

The federal government sued California to block a law banning new oil and gas drilling within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, hospitals and other public sites.

US politics

fromLos Angeles Times

2 months ago

Trump administration sues California over law keeping oil wells from homes, schools

The U.S. Department of Justice sued California to block SB 1137, saying the 3,200-foot oil-well setback unlawfully conflicts with federal leasing and land laws.

Canada news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

3 months ago

Canada announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas sector

Canada will cut oil and gas methane emissions 75% by 2035 under rules taking effect in 2028, with inspections and venting restrictions.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

3 months ago

A $10,000 deposit to drill an oil well? Alberta premier floats idea as 250,000 old wells need cleanup | CBC News

Alberta is considering requiring oil and gas companies to post about $10,000 per new well as a deposit to fund future reclamation.