Methane Library

OGCI’s methane library is a centralized repository of over 200 key resources focused on helping oil and gas companies accelerate methane emissions reductions.

Methane Library

OGCI’s methane library is a centralized repository of over 150 key resources focused on helping oil and gas companies accelerate methane emissions reductions.

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These resources help guide you through the steps you need – from understanding methane fundamentals, to building a strategy, to latest technologies and regulatory frameworks.

In the library you will find information on detection methods, tools to quantify and assess emissions, and guidelines and best practices for methane abatement. External sources include international organizations, government agencies, academic papers and think tanks.

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Introduction to foundational topics – from key sources of methane emissions to tools that help quantify emissions rates.

Resources focused on methane abatement strategies.

Latest technologies related to methane detection, capture, utilization, and conversion.

Regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, policies and reporting standards.

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Resources you may be interested in

This resource outlines the work and research conducted by EQT’s Production and Environmental teams to target low-cost opportunities for abating methane emissions from natural gas-driven

Ten-step roadmap for policymakers to implement methane policies for the oil and gas industry. Across these steps, the process of implementing a new regulation unfolds

MiQ has developed and launched the Gas Buyers Methane Emissions Calculator, a tool designed to help natural gas buyers assess the potential methane emissions reductions

Progress Report 2024

Our 2024 report sets out OGCI’s 10 years of action to reduce methane emissions, capture and store carbon dioxide and develop low-carbon fuels and solutions to decarbonize transport.
Methane Library

Most viewed resources

This report outlines how Shell has met its commitments as a signatory of the Methane Guiding Principles.

This technical report outlines the methodology used to interpret satellite data and translate it into actionable insights for methane abatement. Focusing on super-emitters, it explains

Stanford University’s Sahar El Labadi presents a multi-year synthesis of aircraft and satellite methane sensing evaluations, covering detection techniques, blind testing protocols, and platform-specific performance.

A comparison of annual emissions measurements in Saudia Arabia performed using Kayrros (TROPOMI Satellite) when compared to the IEA's estimates.

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Experts from OGCI’s member companies work together to target key technologies and solutions that can have the greatest impact on emissions reductions in oil and gas and other industries. Explore these solutions in more detail.

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