Texas Methane and Flaring Coalition recently released the first edition of its “Methane and Emissions Report,” which details how the Texas crude oil and natural gas industry works to reduce methane and other emissions to protect the environment. The group said the percentage of natural gas flared of all natural gas produced in Texas decreased 72 percent between June 2019 and May 2021. In the same period, the volume of gas flared decreased by about 73 percent. Natural gas flared in the state represents less than 1 percent of gas produced.
Ben Shepperd, president of Permian Basin Petroleum Association, said Sept. 8, “PBPA members have been working aggressively to eliminate flaring as a matter of routine operations while successfully producing more hydrocarbons than ever. Operators also have been doing so with an unparalleled health and safety record.” The Austin-based coalition said its report will be updated periodically.