Methane leaks. Map showing the location of the main gas pipelines and the main sources of methane emissions related to the oil and gas industry © Kayrros Inc., Esri, HERE, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community.federal guidelines
Empirical data can enhance emissions transparency, fill gaps in self-reported inventories, and guide O&G climate action. Without accurate accounting, policies like the newon O&G operators will impose faulty fees. Validating self-reported emissions helps balance the climate books and close emissions inventory shortfalls. In turn, this informs more effective mitigation efforts and ensures fair implementation of the IRA’s new methane fee.
Accurate reporting also informs O&G investors and buyers who aim to make better climate-aligned purchases. Providing regulatory agencies with sufficient data can also lead to more effective regulations targeting highlighted sources of methane emissions. $3.5 Billion for Largest Ever Investment in America’s Electric Grid, Deploying More Clean Energy, Lowering Costs, & Creating Union JobsSign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Public vehicle fleets, which include everything from city...