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Methane emissions from energy, 2000-2023

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Mt methane

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  • Oil
  • Natural gas
  • Coal
  • Bioenergy

Methane emissions from oil and gas production and methane intensity for selected producers, 2023

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Created with Highcharts 9.3.3Emissions (Mt methane)Intensity (kg methane/GJ)United​StatesRussiaIranTurkmenistanTurkmenis…VenezuelaChinaAlgeriaSaudi​ArabiaCanadaIraqNorway02.557.51012.51500.30.60.91.21.51.8
  • Emissions
  • Intensity

Main sources of methane emissions

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Mt

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Methane abatement potential to 2030

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Reductions in methane emissions from fossil fuel operations from existing policies and pledges, 2020-2030

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Mt methane

Created with Highcharts 9.3.3HistoricalWith no targeted abatementNet Zero Scenario20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030020406080100120140
  • Historical
  • With no targeted abatement
  • Net Zero Scenario
  • Additional measures required
  • Other pledges
  • Global Methane Pledge
  • China
  • Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter
  • Other policies and plans
  • Nigeria
  • Canada
  • European Union
  • United States

Marginal abatement cost curve for methane from oil and natural gas operations, 2023

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Created with Highcharts 9.3.3Mt methaneUSD/CO2-eq0510152025303540455055-20-15-10-505101520
  • Natural gas
  • Oil