Posted 3/13/2024, 4:02:28 PM
Oil and Gas Industry Emits Far More Methane than EPA Estimates, Accelerating Climate Impact: New Study
- New study finds oil and gas industry emits about 3 times more methane than EPA estimates, accelerating climate change
- Researchers took nearly 1 million measurements of emissions across 6 major production areas
- Methane leaks were higher in areas focused on oil production rather than gas
- More methane leaks means more wasted money - estimated $1.08 billion in lost gas sales
- Better measurement technology is rapidly improving ability to track and reduce methane emissions
