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IEA / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)IEA: Methane Emissions from Energy Sector Near Record Highs in 2025, with Mitigation Potential to Boost Gas Supply
The International Energy Agency's Global Methane Tracker 2026 shows methane emissions from the energy sector remained near record highs in 2025, with little progress in reductions despite known mitigation strategies. Tackling these emissions could free up significant natural gas…
thehindu.comIEA Report: Methane Emissions Plateau Near Record Highs in 2025; Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
The International Energy Agency reported that methane emissions from the energy sector plateaued at near record highs in 2025. Abatement measures could make up to 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas available annually, potentially doubling volumes trapped by the Strait of Hor…
Foreign and Commonwealth Office / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)IEA Report: Australian Coalmine Methane Emissions Estimated at Twice Government Figures
Emissions of methane from Australian coalmines reached 1.7 million tonnes in 2025, more than double the government's reported figure of 0.82 million tonnes, according to an International Energy Agency report. The discrepancy highlights underreporting in the coal sector, particula…
U.S. Energy Information Administration / Wikimedia (Public domain)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.
N Chadwick / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Anaerobic Digesters Reduce Livestock Methane Emissions While Incentives Support Larger Factory Farms
Anaerobic digesters process manure into biogas, reducing methane emissions from livestock operations. Incentives for these systems have been provided to farms, primarily benefiting large-scale facilities. This development raises questions about overall environmental impacts as fa…