IEA: Energy Sector Methane Emissions Held Steady Near 2025 Highs, With Capture Potential Unlocking 200 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas Yearly
Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near record highs last year, according to the IEA. Addressing these emissions could free up 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. Tried-and-tested measures would enable this increase in available natural gas.
U.S. Energy Information Administration / Wikimedia (Public domain)Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near record highs in 2025, the International Energy Agency reported. Tackling these emissions could make 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas available annually, according to the IEA. The agency stated that such efforts would involve tried-and-tested measures to achieve this volume.
The IEA linked addressing methane emissions to potential gains in natural gas availability through established methods.
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Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near record highs.
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Tackling methane emissions could make 200 bcm of natural gas available annually through tried-and-tested measures.
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Potential Impact
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Reduction in methane emissions may contribute to environmental improvements in the energy sector.
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Increased natural gas availability could enhance energy supply stability.
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Adoption of measures could lead to broader energy security benefits.
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