by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Dec 19, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, Financial Assurance, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
IPANM (Dec. 19, 2025) – After the urging of IPANM and many other industry trade groups, the Trump administration has issued a final rule extending new federal oil & gas bonding increases for an additional year. The move fulfills a promise personally made by...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 27, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Air Quality, Infrastructure, ISSUES, Methane, News (Public Access)
Politico (Nov. 26, 2025) – EPA finalized a rule Wednesday that pushes back implementation of the Biden administration’s landmark crackdown on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The regulation, Reg. 2060-AW61, gives oil and gas producers more time to...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 24, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Industry Benefits, Infrastructure, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
WEA, NMOGA, & IPANM in Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 21, 2025) – Are we facing an energy emergency? The answer may depend on your income, health risks, or even your age. Think about family or neighbors who rely on medical equipment that must be plugged in —...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 14, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Produced Water, Rules & Regulations
Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 14, 2025) – A persistent effort to change New Mexico’s water regulations to allow for the reuse and discharge of treated fracking wastewater was dealt a blow Thursday. Toward the end of an hourslong — and at times rowdy — meeting, the...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 6, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Drilling & Leasing, Elections, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Royalties
IPANM (Nov. 6, 2025) – The nomination of former U.S. Representative Steve Pearce (NM CD-02) will benefit all New Mexicans, as the Trump Administration continues to open up valuable federal lands for safe and responsible oil & gas development. IPANM...
