New Mexico is targeting methane ‘super emitters’ in the Permian Basin oilfield
New Mexico has introduced a proposal to establish a Super Emitter Program aimed at curbing high-volume methane releases in the Permian Basin oilfield.
New Mexico is moving to target high-level methane emissions in the Permian Basin oilfield through a newly introduced regulatory framework. The proposed measure would establish a dedicated Super Emitter Program aimed at identifying and addressing major methane release events across the region.[1][2]
Under the framework of the proposal, a facility would be formally designated as a super emitter if it emits at least 50 kilograms of methane per hour in a single event. Additionally, the proposal includes language that permits state authorities to incorporate third-party data, including satellite readings and other external sources outside of state agencies, to detect and verify these emissions.[1][2]
