Colorado Regulatory Update: Governor Polis Directs COGCC to Cut Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations to Reduce Ozone Levels 50% by 2030
In March 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis directed the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) to adopt stringent regulations aimed at sharply cutting emissions of ozone precursors by the state’s oil and gas industry by 2030. In a letter to the COGCC, the governor signaled a shift towards more comprehensive regulations that prioritize environmental…