Methane: DOJ seeks to dismiss suit over existing source oil & gas rules

The Trump administration is making a long-expected request to dismiss litigation by states and environmentalists seeking to compel EPA methane standards for existing oil and gas facilities, arguing that the agency’s recent repeal of standards for new sources removes the legal basis for such controls. The move is the latest in a series of steps by Trump officials to block methane-specific controls for the sector, even as President Donald Trump’s loss in the Nov. 3 election sets the stage for...