Methane Emissions Research Act of 2023

The Methane Emissions Research Act of 2023 requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a two-year pilot study measuring methane emissions from oil and gas production, gathering, processing, transmission, and storage infrastructure (excluding distribution systems). The EPA must select two regions, develop measurement methodologies, and assess how this data could support a future national methane census. The study will analyze regional emission patterns, reconcile different measurement methods, and identify research gaps, with a final report due within two years of enactment. The bill authorizes $20 million to fund this research, aiming to improve data accuracy for climate reporting and future policy.