Energy & Science
Biggest U.S. Gas Driller Calls for Tougher Emissions Curbs
- Rollbacks weren’t necessary in the first place, CEO says
- Standards would provide more transparency to the industry
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EQT Corp. is calling for stricter caps on methane leaks from natural gas wells after the Trump administration relaxed the rules in a bid to boost the domestic energy industry.
EQT, which pumps more gas than any other driller in the U.S., is supporting Congressional resolutions condemning last year’s rollback of Obama-era limits on emissions from new oil and gas wells, according to a statement on Thursday. Hours earlier, the Pittsburgh-based explorer unveiled plans to obtain third-party certification of the so-called responsible sourcing for most of its output.