- Key findings
- Methane Emissions (ME) from energy sector remained near a record high in 2023.
- Production and use of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas and coal) accounted for nearly 120 million tonnes (Mt) and bioenergy accounted for 10 Mt of ME.
- Around 70% i.e. 80 Mt of ME from fossil fuels comes from top 10 emitting countries.
- United States is largest emitter of methane from oil and gas operations, followed by Russia. China is highest emitter in coal sector.
- Around US $170 Billon is required by 2030to achieve a 75% cut in ME.
- Methane (CH4) is an Odorless, Colorless, and Flammable gas. It is a greenhouse gas.
- It is a second most contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide and primary contributor to formation of ground-level ozone.
- Methane Emissions (ME) from energy sector remained near a record high in 2023.
- Initiatives to control Methane emission
- Global
- International Methane Emissions Observatory by UNEP to provide reliable data to reduce ME.
- Global Methane Pledge launched at COP26 (2021) to cut ME by 30% by 2030.
- Global Methane Initiative focused on use of methane as a valuable energy source.
- India
- GobarDhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) scheme.
- National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme.
- Global
International Energy Agency (IEA)
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