Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector) (SOR/2018-66)

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These regulations introduce operating and maintenance standards for the upstream oil and gas industry. They ensure that fugitive or venting emissions of methane are reduced when there is a higher potential to emit methane.

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Director General, Energy and Transportation Directorate
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
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Email: methane-methane@ec.gc.ca
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These regulations introduce operating and maintenance standards for the upstream oil and gas industry. They ensure that fugitive or venting emissions of methane are reduced when there is a higher potential to emit methane.

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