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UK substantially underestimates its methane emissions from oil and gas production – and many other countries probably do too

Envirotec Magazine

A newer, more accurate method for calculating methane emissions from offshore oil and gas production suggests that the United Kingdom severely underestimates its greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers conclude that as much as five times more methane is being leaked from oil and gas production than reported.

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Where Does the Natural Gas ‘Bridge’ End?

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ABU DHABI — The role of natural gas is one of the stickier points of debate related to the global energy transition, and that debate was on full display here this month. “I view natural gas and LNG as already part of the solution,” she said at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Forum. power system.

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AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2023 winners announced

Envirotec Magazine

The winners of the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards were revealed at a gala ceremony at the Vox in Birmingham, UK, on 29 th March. The winners and highly commended entries to the 2023 AD and Biogas industry Awards are: 1. The ‘Women in Biogas’ award introduced last year has once again been the most successful.

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Plugging the Leaks: An Investor Guide to Oil and Gas Methane Risk

EDF + Business

ESG By EDF: Actionable Insights for a Decarbonizing World Plugging the Leaks: An Investor Guide to Oil and Gas Methane Risk Oil and gas companies must curb methane emissions to limit warming this decade, and address urgent risks. However, global pressures continue to accelerate the demand for credible methane abatement.

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Growing Body of Research Suggests Offshore Oil’s Methane Pollution Is Underestimated

DeSmogBlog

Flying 10,000 feet above the Gulf of Mexico, in a plane outfitted with infrared imaging equipment, researchers could see methane gas bubbling under water, likely from an undetected pipeline leak. natural gas production comes from federal leases in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

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2023 Environmental Partnership Report Showcases Industry Innovation in Reducing Methane

Energy Central

oil and natural gas industry continues to drive methane reductions across the supply chain, making progress across key performance categories even as production increased, according to data released by the Environmental Partnership in their fifth annual report. onshore oil and gas.

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The decade ahead for hydrogen: Report offers predictions

Envirotec Magazine

Analogous to the oil & gas sector, the hydrogen value chain comprises upstream (production), midstream (storage & transport), and downstream (end-use) segments. The report “Hydrogen Economy 2023-2033: Production, Storage, Distribution & Applications” analyzes many of these issues. Source: IDTechEx. CLICK TO ENLARGE.

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