Monitoring Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations Journal Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The atmospheric concentration of methane has more than doubled since the start of the Industrial Revolution. Methane is the second-most-abundant greenhouse gas created by human activities and a major driver of climate change. This APS-Optica report provides a technical assessment of the current state of monitoring U.S. methane emissions from oil and gas operations, which accounts for roughly 30% of U.S. anthropogenic methane emissions. The report identifies current technological and policy gaps and makes recommendations for the federal government in three key areas: methane emissions detection, reliable and systematized data and models to support mitigation measures, and effective regulation.

publication date

  • June 22, 2022

has restriction

  • gold

Date in CU Experts

  • July 5, 2022 12:25 PM

Full Author List

  • Collins W; Orbach R; Bailey M; Biraud S; Coddington I; DiCarlo D; Peischl J; Radhakrishnan A; Schimel D

author count

  • 9

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Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 2768-5608

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 1

issue

  • 1

number

  • 017001