The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued the air permit for Competitive Power Ventures’ (CPV) planned 1,350 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant currently in advanced stages of development, with financing expected late in the second quarter of this year.

The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited.

Twelve Texas counties have recently exceeded federal air quality standards for particulate matter, commonly known as soot. But Texas environmental regulators are proposing that only four of them be required to take action to improve their air quality.

Jon Niermann expects to assist project developers with permitting at Vinson & Elkins and to defend clients in enforcement actions.

A report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) flagged Dallas County’s air quality for not meeting state standards.

This week the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is accepting final comments on pending rulemaking (Rule Project Number 2024-027-113-AI) to establish new methane requirements for oil and natural gas operations in Texas.

By CorpGov Editorial Staff Vinson & Elkins has hired Jon Niermann, former chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as a partner in its Austin office. Mr. Niermann is a longstanding public servant,

Motiva Enterprises shut several critical systems at its 659,700 b/d Port Arthur, Texas, refinery early Monday after unusually low temperatures moved into the state.

The City of Marlin issued a boil water notice after water pressure dropped below 20 PSI, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

A statewide competition promoting environmental protection has reached the semifinals. Four of the six contestants are from San Antonio.

A solid plan to upgrade our state's water infrastructure should be at the top of the Texas Legislature's to-do list.

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