emission reductions

This article explores three key themes for the oil and gas sector: the evolution of methane regulation at the state and federal levels, a preliminary forecast of why and how methane regulation will continue, and practical ways the oil and gas sector can prepare for enhanced enforcement scrutiny.

Chevron’s announcement comes on the heels of ExxonMobil’s announcement in December of a similar project to deliver natural gas-fueled electricity to US data centers.

Greenhouse gases are woven into every stage of a well’s life, which presents challenges that demand creative solutions that do not require too much capital.

Located 230 km south of Abu Dhabi, the onshore Shah field produces around 70,000 B/D of crude.

The analysis found that the decline in Permian Basin methane emissions equaled the annual carbon emissions avoided by every electric vehicle in the US.

As the initiative expands to include Oil India Limited, PetroChina, and Vår Energi, it identifies a need for standardized methodologies to enhance data quality and consistency.

Operator also announces plans to deploy continuous, real-time detection equipment at all its operated upstream sites, including GranMorgu, by the end of 2025.

Collaboration and technology will help the industry meet its toughest challenges, experts said during the opening session at ATCE.

A recent report from the North Sea Transition Authority says the industry has delivered a 4% decrease in emissions in 2023, a fourth consecutive year of reductions, but warns operators not to be complacent.

This paper proposes two new methods of accelerating the solidification (or mineralization) of CO2 in subsurface conditions, thus accelerating the cycle of the CO2 storage process.