来自佩尔米安盆地石油和天然气田的较小规模的甲烷泄漏造成72%的排放量,促使制定了新的环保局规章。 Smaller methane leaks from oil and gas fields in the Permian Basin cause 72% of emissions, prompting new EPA regulations.

研究人员发现,遍及得克萨斯州和新墨西哥州的佩尔米安盆地石油和天然气田中较小的甲烷泄漏约占排放量的72%,突出表明需要解决这些经常被忽视的来源。 Researchers found that smaller methane leaks from oil and gas fields in the Permian Basin, spanning Texas and New Mexico, account for about 72% of emissions, highlighting the need to address these often overlooked sources. 甲烷是一种强有力的温室气体,对气候变化有重大贡献。 Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, contributes significantly to climate change. 环保局引入了要求定期进行泄漏检查的规则,并为过多的甲烷泄漏规定了联邦规费,以鼓励更好的管理。 The EPA has introduced rules requiring regular leak inspections and has set federal fees for excessive methane leaks to incentivize better management.