The article from BloombergNEF discusses the significant methane emissions problem in the oil and gas industry, illustrated through four key charts. It highlights the main sources of emissions, the challenges of tracking them accurately, and the importance of advanced detection technologies. The piece emphasizes North America’s leadership in investment for monitoring these emissions, driven by regulatory measures and potential economic incentives.
The oil and gas industry’s methane problem in four charts
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Region
Global
Published
2022
Resource Type
Expert analysis
Category
Methane fundamentals
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