Delaware DNREC Announces Public Workshops on Proposed Performance Standards for Oil and Natural Gas Sector
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Air Quality (AQ), has announced public workshops to discuss proposed draft regulation 7 DE Admin. Code 1152, titled 'Performance Standards for Oil and Natural Gas Sector,' and the State Plan under 111(d) Emissions Guidelines. These workshops are scheduled for December 14, 2026, at the Delaware City Library and December 16, 2026, at the Bridgeville Public Library, both beginning at 6:00 pm. The primary goal of these documents is to establish emission guidelines for existing oil and natural gas sources within Delaware, aligning them with federal regulations. This initiative specifically targets the reduction of methane and other harmful emissions from two existing compressor stations in the state. The draft regulatory language will be available for public review at DNREC offices in New Castle and Dover, as well as on the Department’s website.
