Industry Split Over Scope Of Colorado's New Oil And Gas Air Rules

摘要

Colorado oil and gas groups appear to have been at odds with oil and gas production companies in the state in pushing for a narrower scope on the state's final suite of air rules for the sector, with the former urging the state to drop emissions controls for methane and apply the new requirements only in the areas out of attainment with ozone standards. The industry divide could reflect, environmentalists say, increasing pressure on individual companies to address public concerns about natural gas development - such as climate change impacts - particularly in Colorado, where community advocates are pushing a ballot measure proposal for the November election in the state to give local governments the ability to ban drilling in their jurisdiction.