1.0FracTracker Alliancehttps://www.fractracker.orgKyle Ferrar, MPHhttps://www.fractracker.org/author/kyleferrar/FracTracker Finds Widespread Hydrocarbon Emissions from Active & Idle Oil and Gas Wells and Infrastructure in California - FracTracker Alliancerich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="SQFUcjoMLl"><a href="https://www.fractracker.org/2022/08/fractracker-finds-widespread-hydrocarbon-emissions-from-active-idle-oil-and-gas-wells-and-infrastructure-in-california/">FracTracker Finds Widespread Hydrocarbon Emissions from Active & Idle Oil and Gas Wells and Infrastructure in California</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.fractracker.org/2022/08/fractracker-finds-widespread-hydrocarbon-emissions-from-active-idle-oil-and-gas-wells-and-infrastructure-in-california/embed/#?secret=SQFUcjoMLl" width="600" height="338" title="“FracTracker Finds Widespread Hydrocarbon Emissions from Active & Idle Oil and Gas Wells and Infrastructure in California” — FracTracker Alliance" data-secret="SQFUcjoMLl" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://www.fractracker.org/a5ej20sjfwe/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MOV_8837_Moment-e1663254387862.jpg640284Field inspections of oil and gas infrastructure in three California counties using an optical gas imaging camera found numerous sources of uncontrolled emissions. This report includes discussions of these various sources of leaks and uncontrolled emissions, as well as the applicable state and local regulations.