County commissioners voted unanimously at their Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting in Carlsbad to schedule a public hearing and a possible vote to adopt an ordinance dealing with the issue.
New Mexico officials proposed methane abatement rules targeting large oilfield leaks, including a “super emitter” reporting program and mandatory zero-emission electric pneumatic pumps by 2031. The Environment Department says swift action is needed to reduce pollution and waste, while oil and gas representatives question the compressed timeline, technical requirements and potential conflicts with existing regulations.
Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez said the encroachment on residential areas was a symptom of Carlsbad’s fast growth during a booming time for the oil and gas industry centered in southeast New Mexico’s Permian Basin region.
Hosted at Southeast New Mexico College and part of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Network, the Carlsbad SBDC helps entrepreneurs at every stage of business ownership through confidential counseling, resource referrals, and access to specialized expertise.
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The Bureau of Land Management announced the lease sale Aug. 5, opening a “public scoping period” when initial technical feedback on the proposed lands can be submitted until Sept. 4.
