April 12, 2026 — Natural Gas Flaring Reduction Efforts Gain Momentum in Permian.
Flaring Reduction Progress
Natural gas flaring in the Permian Basin has decreased by 40% since 2019 as operators invest in gathering infrastructure and pipeline capacity. New regulations and ESG commitments have driven the industry to capture gas that was previously burned off during oil production. The volume of gas flared has fallen from 800 million cubic feet per day to under 480 million, with further reductions expected as new midstream projects come online.