Commentary: University Lands should commit to end flaring
Luke Metzger, For the Express-News
May 8, 2021
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Apache Corp., one of the largest oil producers in the Permian Basin, says it plans to eliminate all routine onshore flaring in the U.S. by the end of the year. Texas is considering legislation that would direct the UT System to eliminate routine methane flaring on its land by 2025.Spencer Platt /TNS
Last month, BP announced its plans to end routine flaring by 2025. Flaring, the practice of burning unwanted gas in the oilfields, is dirty and the damage it causes to the planet has given Texas’ reputation a black eye.