Energy & Science
BP, Shell Urge Texas Regulator to End Routine Gas Flaring
- Oil giants’ letter follows calls from investors last week
- Texas is considering strengthening rules on burning gas
A gas flare at a natural gas field in Texas.
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Two of Europe’s biggest oil companies urged Texas regulators to end the routine flaring of natural gas, joining with large investors who want greater oversight of the harmful environmental practice.
BP Plc and Royal Dutch Shell Plc are calling for tougher rules than those proposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas, which regulates oil and gas in the state. The commission is considering requiring operators to disclose more data when they apply for flaring permits and issuing them for shorter periods.