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Peak methane? IEA urges oil and gas sector to plug methane leakage

Meathane leakage can occur during production, transportation and distribution of oil and gas
Meathane leakage can occur during production, transportation and distribution of oil and gas
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Methane update reveals that reduced demand for oil and gas during the pandemic's shutdown of industry and travel saw methane emissions drop 10 per cent in 2020

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged the oil and gas sector to step up efforts to tackle methane emissions as it gears up for a recovery that could see production return to pre-pandemic levels....

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