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

Envirotec Magazine

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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Activating National Oil Companies for Climate Progress: Financial Strategies to Cut Methane Pollution

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Decarbonizing Oil and Gas Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, responsible for more than one quarter of the warming we are experiencing today, and global oil and gas production is a major source of methane emissions. 19 of the top 20 publicly traded companies have set methane targets. can open the door.

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AQE 2024 will be “the largest air quality & emissions event in over 20 years”

Envirotec Magazine

The health effects of air pollution, combined with the climate effects of greenhouse gases, are increasing public, media and political attention on the measurement of air quality and emissions. The AQE website www.ilmexhibitions.com/aqeshow provides comprehensive details on the event, as well as a link to register free of charge.

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Are you looking to improve your gas detector design?

Envirotec Magazine

NDIR gas measurement relies on the fact that different gases absorb infrared radiation at specific wavelengths, creating a unique spectral fingerprint that can be used to identify and quantify the gas present in a sample. The basic design of an NDIR gas detector consists of a gas chamber, a light emitter, and a detector.

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Ads Claiming LNG Exports Reduce Emissions Are Misleading, Says Regulator

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“These misleading ads are deeply offensive to every healthcare worker who has to treat patients suffering from the health effects of climate change,” said Dr. Melissa Lem in a statement. government,” said Dr. Margaret McGregor, family physician and health policy researcher. Wake-up Call’ “Let this be a wake-up call to the B.C.

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AD & Biogas Awards 2022

Envirotec Magazine

Charlotte Morton, WBA Chief Executive, added: “Our industry can deliver 50% of the Global Methane Pledge targets signed up by over 100 countries after COP26. We were thrilled to present him with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and thrilled to host another superb cohort of Awards entrants.”