EPA delays methane rule for oil and gas as rollback looms

Published July 31, 2025 12:09pm ET



The Environmental Protection Agency delayed implementing a Biden administration rule meant to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas facilities as it works to roll back the rule.

The EPA quietly issued an interim final rule on Monday to extend the compliance deadline for methane emission standards affecting oil and gas operators, first reported by the Hill. The delay comes as the Trump administration has taken steps to support and boost the fossil fuel industry while impeding the clean energy sector.

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