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Environmental groups challenge delays to US oil, gas methane rules

Published 23:58 on December 5, 2025 / Last updated at 23:58 on December 5, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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Environmental groups filed a court challenge to the US EPA's methane deadline-extension rule on Wednesday, asking the DC Circuit to review the agency’s decision to extend compliance deadlines for oil and gas operators.
Environmental groups filed a court challenge to the US EPA's methane deadline-extension rule on Wednesday, asking the DC Circuit to review the agency’s decision to extend compliance deadlines for oil and gas operators.


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