This academic paper analyzes the economic and operational factors driving methane emissions and flaring in U.S. oil and gas production. Using satellite data and operator-level analysis, it examines the role of ownership structure, infrastructure constraints, and regulatory incentives. The study evaluates cost-effective mitigation strategies and reveals that private firms flare more than public ones, with substantial economic potential for emissions reductions under modest carbon prices.
Policy instrument options to address methane emissions
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Region
US
Published
2022
Resource Type
Research article
Category
Methane fundamentals
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Sources
Segment
Upstream
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