Colorado oil and gas news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the oil and gas industry in Colorado:

Regulatory Updates

• The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) has proposed new rules to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations. The proposed rules would require operators to capture 90% of methane emissions from new wells and 85% from existing wells. [Source: The Denver Post]
• The COGCC has also proposed new rules to improve well casing and cementing practices to reduce the risk of oil and gas leaks. [Source: The Colorado Sun]

Industry Developments

• Anadarko Petroleum has announced plans to sell its assets in Colorado to Occidental Petroleum for $1.3 billion. The deal includes 14,000 acres of oil and gas leases in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. [Source: The Denver Business Journal]
• Noble Energy has announced plans to drill 20 new wells in the Wattenberg Field in Weld County. The company plans to invest $100 million in the project. [Source: The Greeley Tribune]
• Extraction Oil & Gas has announced plans to drill 15 new wells in the Wattenberg Field. The company plans to invest $50 million in the project. [Source: The Denver Business Journal]

Environmental Concerns

• A new study by the University of Colorado Boulder has found that oil and gas operations in Colorado are releasing more methane and other pollutants than previously thought. The study found that methane emissions from oil and gas operations in the state are equivalent to the emissions from 1.5 million cars. [Source: The Denver Post]
• The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued a report finding that oil and gas operations in the state are emitting high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants. The report recommends stricter regulations to reduce emissions. [Source: The Colorado Sun]

Community Concerns

• Residents in the town of Erie are protesting a proposed oil and gas operation in the area, citing concerns about air and water pollution. The town council has voted to reject the proposal, but the company is appealing the decision. [Source: The Boulder Daily Camera]
• The town of Longmont has passed a ballot measure banning fracking and oil and gas operations within city limits. The measure was approved by 60% of voters. [Source: The Longmont Times-Call]

These are just a few of the recent news articles and updates on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. If you're looking for more information, I recommend checking out local news sources such as The Denver Post, The Colorado Sun, and The Greeley Tribune.