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

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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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Brighton firm to develop new landfill methane emission monitoring intelligence platform

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The University will develop a feasibility study and test approaches for the satellite detection of methane emissions at landfill sites, and for the satellite detection of vegetation health changes in the proximity of landfills due to accidents or mismanagement.

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How gas leak detection will help the world keep its methane reduction promise

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The signing of the Global Methane Pledge at last year’s COP26 marks a vital step in reducing the impact of industrial activities on the environment. Originally proposed by the US and EU in September 2021, the Global Methane Pledge will see countries acting to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030.

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“It’s all about the methane”: World Biogas Summit takes place online in early July

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The World Biogas Summit 2021 will focus on how, in the build up to COP26, anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas can help reduce global methane and other greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. Ahead of his address, CCAC’s Drew Shindell said: “Methane mitigation is one of the most significant climate actions the world can take this decade.

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Global hydrogen market will require strong climate safeguards

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These moves will help dictate the state of international cooperation to define whether hydrogen production and transportation guidelines effectively address and mitigate climate and health risks. It’s essential to define hydrogen’s greenhouse gas intensity with accuracy. The top tier of clean hydrogen in the new U.S.

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The rise of on-farm AD: Seven benefits of biogas

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1 With agriculture estimated to have been the source of 48% of the UK’s methane emissions in 2020 – an increase of 1.3% Benefit #4: Crop rotation Biogas production can support new crops in the rotation, improving diversity and boosting crop health. Benefit #5: Soil health AD offers significant benefits in terms of soil health.

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Sponsored Content: FM BioEnergy’s easy-dose digester additive delivers 400% ROI for Essex AD plant

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After seeing an instant rise in methane levels and finding the product safer and easier to use than traditional additives, BioWatt have placed an order for a year’s supply of the supplement, not only for their Katharos site but also for two other plants that they operate. kWh e per tonne of feedstock,” reveals Tim. “In

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