Stricter oilpatch methane rules unveiled by federal government

The proposed regulations are similar to those announced in recent days by the United States and are designed to help Canada reach and exceed its 2030 target of slashing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by at least 75 per cent below 2012 levels.

Stricter oilpatch methane rules unveiled by federal government
At an oil production site, a flame is shown at the top of a flaring pipe.

The proposed regulations are similar to those announced in recent days by the United States and are designed to help Canada reach and exceed its 2030 target of slashing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by at least 75 per cent below 2012 levels.