87R11953 JAM-D
By: Goodwin H.B. No. 3567
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding
the use of flared natural gas for on-site electric generation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) In this section, "commission" means the
Railroad Commission of Texas.
(b) The commission shall conduct a study to assess the
feasibility of and barriers to operators of oil and gas wells using
flared natural gas for on-site generation of electricity to:
(1) reduce flaring;
(2) mitigate possible negative effects of extreme
weather events; and
(3) stabilize the energy grid in this state.
(c) Not later than December 1, 2022, the commission shall
submit a report containing the results of the study to the
lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives,
and the standing committees of the legislature having primary
jurisdiction over utilities and environmental matters.
(d) This Act expires January 1, 2023.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.