Trump says ending methane rules will save billions and unlock oil
The Guardian reported that Donald Trump announced his administration is "terminating" Biden-era regulations that hold oil and gas companies accountable for…
The Guardian reported that Donald Trump announced his administration is "terminating" Biden-era regulations that hold oil and gas companies accountable for large methane leaks. Speaking at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, Trump said the change would "save consumers and energy producers $45bn" and unlock 210 million barrels of oil – about ten days of U.S. petroleum consumption. Critics warned of climate danger if the rules are removed, saying the methane emissions limits are a key tool for reducing greenhouse‑gas output.
The claim of financial savings and increased oil output was presented as a benefit for both consumers and producers, while opponents highlighted the potential environmental cost.
Why it matters
The policy shift could reshape U.S. methane regulation, affecting both climate goals and the energy market.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Biden-era, Texas, Donald Trump, Lubbock
- Section
- Environment
- Figure cited
- Trump said during a campaign rally in Texas that the change would save consumers and energy producers $45bn and unlock 210 million barrels of oil – equivalent to about 10 days of US petroleum consumption. (The Guardian)
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