Federal Court Halts New Biden Rule Aimed at Curbing Gas Flaring at Oil Sites
Houston, Texas — A federal judge in Texas has issued a temporary injunction against a new Biden administration regulation aimed at reducing the flaring of natural gas at oil production sites. The rule, which was set to take effect, seeks to limit the volume of natural gas that can be burned off or released into the atmosphere during oil extraction. The decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by a coalition of oil and gas companies arguing that the restrictions would impose undue financial burdens and potentially lead to a decrease in oil production. The … Read more