Trump Proposes Rollback of Federal Methane Emissions and Flaring Rules for Oil Producers

President Donald Trump is set to formally announce a regulatory rollback easing federal methane emissions rules during an appearance in Lubbock, Texas. The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal targets 2024 Biden-era standards requiring leak monitoring and equipment repairs. The plan eliminates the Methane Super Emitter Program, eases restrictions phasing out routine natural gas flaring, and provides exemptions for marginal wells producing under 15 barrels of oil equivalent daily, which represent roughly 79% of all U.S. wells. The administration frames the initiative as an effort to lower operating costs, boost domestic output, and curb retail fuel prices.