An IEA report emphasizes the need to cut methane emissions from fossil fuels. It highlights the potential of existing technologies and policies to significantly reduce these emissions and calls for stronger regulations and international cooperation. The report calls for robust regulatory frameworks, increased investment, and targeted action to deploy cost-effective methane mitigation strategies, particularly in the oil and gas sector, to ensure meaningful climate progress. This resource is useful stakeholders seeking to understand the strategic, regulatory, and financial approaches necessary to reduce methane emissions providing an informative overview.
The imperative of cutting methane from fossil fuels
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Region
Global
Published
2023
Resource Type
Technical report
Category
Methane abatement strategies
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Operational guidance | Regulations
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