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Trump Announces Rollback of Biden Methane Rules for Oil Gas

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 15:14 UTC · How we work

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How coverage differs

Left

U.S. President Donald Trump announced at a rally in Lubbock, Texas that his administration will terminate Biden-era methane emissions regulations for oil and gas producers.
The report emphasizes extensive industry influence shaping the rollback, weakening climate safeguards against harmful methane leaks.
Trump claimed the rollback would save $45 billion and unlock about 210 million barrels of oil.
Industry groups met EPA 38 times, and EDF reports $7 billion gas leaked since March 2025.

Center

U.S. President Donald Trump announced at a Lubbock, Texas rally his administration will roll back Biden-era methane emissions rules for oil and gas.
The administration says the rollback eases cost burdens on “stripper” wells, while health groups warn volatile organic compounds.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the rules raise heating and fuel costs for Americans.
The EPA will open a public comment period, which environmental groups say may trigger lawsuits.

Right

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a rule easing methane emission requirements for oil and gas producers at a rally in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the proposal addresses smaller producers’ concerns and separates them from large companies.
Trump said it would save $45 billion, unlock Texas gas and add 210 million barrels of oil.
The proposal rescinds the Super Emitter Program and phases out certain routine flaring requirements.

Blindspot

The Environmental Defense Fund said operators have leaked, vented or flared $7 billion of natural gas since the EPA stopped enforcing the methane rule in March 2025, and Fieldnotes records show industry groups met the EPA at least 38 times during the first year.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

In 2015 the Obama EPA finalized the Clean Power Plan, projecting a 32% cut—about 789 million metric tons—of CO2 over 15 years and tightening vehicle emissions with Tier 3 standards. The 2016 methane rule built on that climate push. Trump’s 2024 rally to rescind the rule reflects the administration’s broader rollback of Obama-era policies, prompting lawsuits from the Environmental Defense Fund and states.

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Trump $45 B claim

U.S. President Donald Trump announced at a rally in Lubbock, Texas that his administration will terminate Biden-era methane emissions regulations for oil and gas producers.
The report emphasizes extensive industry influence shaping the rollback, weakening climate safeguards against harmful methane leaks.
Trump claimed the rollback would save $45 billion and unlock about 210 million barrels of oil.
Industry groups met EPA 38 times, and EDF reports $7 billion gas leaked since March 2025.

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