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The Hidden Truth: Methane Emissions from Energy Production
February 28, 2022

The Hidden Truth: Methane Emissions from Energy Production

Governments worldwide are significantly underestimating the extent of methane emissions from energy production, reveals a new report by the International...

Global Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas: A Country Comparison
February 21, 2022

Global Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas: A Country Comparison

In 2020, Russia emerged as the leading contributor to global methane emissions from oil and gas activities, releasing nearly 13...

Mapping Methane Plumes from Oil and Gas: A Satellite Perspective
February 4, 2022

Mapping Methane Plumes from Oil and Gas: A Satellite Perspective

For the first time, satellites have systematically mapped huge plumes of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, emanating from oil and...

COP26: US and EU Announce Global Pledge to Slash Methane
February 1, 2022

COP26: US and EU Announce Global Pledge to Slash Methane

At the COP26 summit, the United States and the European Union have revealed a landmark partnership aimed at reducing methane...

Flaring and Venting Regulations in the Energy Sector
November 26, 2021

Flaring and Venting Regulations in the Energy Sector

The regulation of flaring and venting in the energy sector is governed by the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) under...

Methane Emissions from the Energy Sector and EU Emission Trading System
November 25, 2021

Methane Emissions from the Energy Sector and EU Emission Trading System

Background The European Green Deal emphasizes the importance of gas in the energy transition. However, for gas to play a...

Regulating Downstream Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas
November 15, 2021

Regulating Downstream Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas

The downstream segment of the oil and gas industry is a significant contributor to climate change due to its methane...

U.S., EU Seek Global Pledge to Slash Methane Emissions by 2030
November 12, 2021

U.S., EU Seek Global Pledge to Slash Methane Emissions by 2030

Officials in the U.S. and European Union are spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to reduce global methane emissions by nearly a...

Certification and Methane Emissions in EU Import Regulations
November 11, 2021

Certification and Methane Emissions in EU Import Regulations

Summary To mitigate climate change, greenhouse gas emissions need to be halved by 2030. The oil and gas industry contributes...

Leveraging Natural Gas as an Alternative Fuel for Net-Zero Carbon
November 10, 2021

Leveraging Natural Gas as an Alternative Fuel for Net-Zero Carbon

The quest for viable alternatives to traditional diesel fuel continues to drive innovation in the energy sector. In this episode...