Recent developments in measurement technologies, such as satellite imagery, reveal that methane emissions probably are substantially higher than earlier anticipated. As a result, measures to limit methane emissions are gaining increasing attention across the industry. “Reducing methane emissions is generally a more low-hanging fruit than cutting emissions of carbon dioxide, and therefore has the most promising potential for the energy sector in the short and medium term – provided the emissions are detected. Scarce and low-quality methane data is one of the key challenges to curb methane emissions. This suggests that lower methane emissions primarily occur when companies have direct operational control over assets.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 11, 2024 19:04 UTC