Regulatory Shifts, Steffes Standards: Why Reliable Flaring Still Matters
As the EPA undergoes reorganization and regulations are reviewed by the current administration, it does not change Steffes’ commitment to delivering dependable and reliable flares that meet and exceed regulatory requirements. Even if federal climate enforcement weakens, operators will still require:
- Reliable flaring systems to avoid environmental violations
- Permitting compliance to maintain insurance and reduce liability
- Proof of performance to support ESG goals and satisfy investor scrutiny
- Technology that complies with state-level standards, which may remain stringent or more demanding regardless of federal changes
What the EPA reorganization does not do:
- It does not repeal existing regulations that require well sites to have properly functioning, dependable flares—these are codified and would require formal rulemaking to change
- It does not prevent states from enforcing stricter emissions standards
- It does not eliminate legal risks for operators who fail to meet air permitting or emissions compliance
Bottom line:
While the EPA’s reorganization may shift federal priorities, it does not eliminate the need for high-performance flare systems. Steffes continues to support oil and gas operators with solutions built for regulatory compliance, emissions control, and long-term operational reliability—no matter how the policy landscape evolves.