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The document outlines a Partner Reported Opportunity (PRO) to reduce methane venting at compressor stations by moving fire gate valves closer to the facility. This relocation reduces the length of the pipeline isolated from the facility, thereby decreasing the volume of gas released through Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems. One partner reported reducing methane emissions by nearly 7.1 million cubic feet within one year across three facilities. The economic analysis suggests that for a 24-inch pipeline with a 2,000-foot isolation length at 900 psia operated four times annually, methane savings can reach 1,700 thousand cubic feet per year, with investment costs potentially ranging from under $1,000 to over $10,000 and payback periods between 0 and 10+ years.

The document outlines a Partner Reported Opportunity (PRO) to install pressurized storage tanks for condensate, preventing methane from flashing into the atmosphere when condensate is transferred from high-pressure pipelines to atmospheric tanks. This practice allows for the economic recovery of condensate and associated gases. A partner reported that installing four pressurized tanks saved 27,992 thousand cubic feet of methane annually, with a single 400-barrel tank saving 7,000 thousand cubic feet per year. The primary benefit is the reduction of VOC and HAP emissions, with investment costs reported at $37,500 in 1998 and a payback period of two years through recovered methane revenue.

The document outlines a method to reduce methane emissions by improving maintenance and operational schedules for refrigeration compressors to minimize the number of engine starts. A partner reported reducing restart frequency from 9.4 times per year to once per year, saving 1.1 million cubic feet of methane annually.

The document outlines a practice to reduce methane emissions by increasing the replacement frequency of turbine meter measurement modules from every two years to every three years. This change reduces the number of times pipelines must be blocked and gas vented to the atmosphere for maintenance. A partner reported that for a pipeline with 519 meters, this practice saved 38 thousand cubic feet of methane annually. The primary benefit is identified as the reduction of labor costs, with an estimated annual methane saving of 27 thousand cubic feet for a baseline of 500 meters operating at 900 psig.

The document outlines a methane reduction opportunity (PRO No. 204) involving the replacement of glycol dehydrators with cyclone separators and in-line heaters. In this process, natural gas expands in a cyclone separator to cool and condense water vapor, which is then reheated to a specific dew point. This eliminates the need for glycol, thereby avoiding the methane emissions associated with glycol dehydrator operations. The technology is suitable for transport and distribution systems in cold environments, provided there is sufficient upstream pressure and a power source for resistive heaters. One partner reported saving 1,930 thousand cubic feet of methane by replacing 14 dehydrators. Economic analysis suggests a strong return on investment, with annual methane reductions of 130 thousand cubic feet for a system processing 10 million cubic feet of gas per day (reducing water vapor from 7 to 4 lbs/MMcf).

The document outlines a method to eliminate methane emissions during the testing of pressure relief valves (PRVs) by substituting natural gas with high-pressure nitrogen. A partner report indicates that applying this method to 120 PRVs can reduce methane emissions by 10,000 cubic feet per year, while another case involving 100 valves saved 8,000 cubic feet per year. The primary motivation for using nitrogen is safety, particularly where sour gas is present, with the methane reduction serving as a co-benefit. The practice requires nitrogen cylinders with pressure exceeding the PRV set point and involves minimal additional costs since labor remains constant regardless of the gas used.

The policy brief recommends that Europe move beyond a heavy reliance on renewable energy and electrification by supporting a broader suite of technologies, including nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage. It analyses the U.S. policy framework—specifically the Energy Act of 2020, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—as a model for bridging the gap between R&D and large-scale commercial 'take-off'. Key recommendations for the EU include streamlining regulations, providing 'self-activating' incentives, and proactively planning shared infrastructure for CO2 and hydrogen to reduce investor risk and accelerate deployment.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) argues that the EU must adopt a diversified, options-based climate strategy to reach its 2050 net-zero goal, as relying on a single pathway increases risk. The document emphasizes the necessity of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, noting that no operational CO2 storage sites currently exist in the EU. CATF recommends a portfolio of zero-carbon fuels, nuclear fission, fusion, and superhot rock energy to ensure energy security and a reliable 24/7 carbon-free electricity grid. It specifically proposes separate targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions, nature-based removals, and industrial removals to ensure transparency and durability. Additionally, the document advises against including methane in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to avoid disincentivizing CO2 reductions, suggesting instead separate initiatives like an EU Import Standard for oil and gas.

The document advocates for a transition from heavy fuel oil and marine diesel to hydrogen and ammonia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. It criticizes LNG and methanol as unsustainable alternatives and calls for specific policy interventions in the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and FuelEU Maritime to ensure infrastructure readiness by 2030 and create market incentives for zero-carbon fuels.

The document emphasizes that reducing methane emissions is critical for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, noting that the waste, fossil fuel, and agriculture sectors possess low-cost mitigation options. It highlights a significant funding gap, stating that less than 2% of international climate finance currently targets methane mitigation, leaving an estimated annual shortfall of $100 billion.

Egypt has reduced gas flaring by 26% since 2016 through targeted capture projects, yet it remains the world's 12th largest flarer. The report identifies a theoretical opportunity to recover up to 3.7 BCM of gas annually, which could add $7 billion to the economy and reduce emissions by 88 million CO2-equivalent tonnes. It highlights specific 'gas to pipeline' and 'gas to power' projects as commercially viable models that can be deployed within 9-18 months. The authors advocate for a data-led approach using satellite tracking to prioritise interventions and call for increased international investment and government coordination to eliminate routine flaring.

The report analyzes methane emissions from LNG liquefaction, transport, and regasification, as well as small-scale distribution. It identifies key emission drivers such as fugitive leaks, boil-off gas (BOG) management, incomplete combustion in power generation and flaring, and gas-freeing during maintenance. The document provides a comprehensive set of best practices, including Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, the use of dry-disconnect couplings, reliquefaction units, and vapor recovery systems to minimize the climate impact of the LNG supply chain.

The EU Methane Regulation is a transparency and performance framework rather than a trade restriction. It does not ban imports, but instead relies on monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) requirements. Compliance costs are estimated to be negligible, with potential gas price impacts around €0.07/MMBtu, which is less than 1% of projected wholesale prices. The regulation is phased in gradually, with import requirements applying to fuels produced from 2027. Market incentives for exporters to maintain access to the high-value EU market, combined with expanding global LNG capacity and declining EU gas demand, further mitigate the risk of supply disruptions. Price volatility in the energy market is attributed to geopolitical risks rather than regulatory requirements.

The Clean Air Task Force outlines a strategic framework for the EPA to implement the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP), focusing on the establishment of the methane waste emissions charge (WEC) and a corresponding funding program. The roadmap emphasizes the need for a dedicated organizational structure, including a MERP Task Force and specialized managers for enforcement, funding, and engagement. Key recommendations include the rapid deployment of the WEC to incentivize emission reductions, the integration of Justice40 principles to benefit disadvantaged communities, and the transition toward empirical reporting for methane emissions in the oil and gas sector.

The document highlights that methane is approximately 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide over 20 years and contributes to half a degree of warming to date. In the UK, methane represents about 13% of net greenhouse gas emissions, with agriculture (58%), waste (31%), and energy (12%) as the primary sources. The UK is a signatory to the Global Methane Pledge, aiming for a collective global reduction of at least 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Analysis suggests the UK could reduce its methane emissions by at least 43% by 2030 through specific actions: implementing a methane action plan for agriculture (including feed additives and slurry management), banning oil and gas flaring by 2025 and tackling leaks in the North Sea, and banning biodegradable waste in landfills while improving biogas capture.

The livestock sector in Paraguay is a primary economic driver but also the largest source of national greenhouse gas emissions, with 50.3% of total emissions in 2021 coming from this sector and 76.2% of those being methane from enteric fermentation. To meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030, Paraguay is exploring strategies to increase productivity while lowering emissions. Implementing productivity-enhancing technologies could potentially increase income per hectare by 66% and reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by between 12.6% and 50%. Proposed actions include improving genetics, animal health, and pasture management to shorten production cycles, as well as establishing multisectoral working groups and green financial products, such as carbon markets and credit models similar to Brazil's Plan ABC/ABC+.

The document argues that Poland must adopt a 'portfolio approach' to decarbonization, integrating renewables, nuclear power, carbon capture, and hydrogen to ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness. It emphasizes the need to harmonize national strategies—such as the Polish Nuclear Energy Program and the National Energy and Climate Plan—within the next 12 months to attract private capital. Key recommendations include expanding onshore wind to 70 GW, establishing a nuclear fleet of at least 8 GW, creating a national CCUS strategy by early 2026, and updating the Polish Hydrogen Strategy by the first half of 2026. The brief also highlights the importance of next-generation geothermal energy and strict adherence to EU methane emission regulations for the oil, gas, and coal sectors.

The briefing assesses synthetic natural gas (SNG), produced from electrolytic hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide, concluding it is an inefficient decarbonization tool. While SNG can utilize existing natural gas infrastructure, its production is energy-intensive and costly, with landed costs in Northwest Europe estimated at 4 to 9 times the wholesale price of natural gas. The author contends that SNG creates a 'value trap' by consuming clean hydrogen that should be prioritized for sectors where no other decarbonization options exist. Furthermore, the document notes that replacing 20% of 2023 EU LNG imports with SNG would require approximately 12 million tons of clean hydrogen and roughly 17% of total U.S. electricity production.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) argues that the waste sector represents 26% of EU anthropogenic methane emissions and proposes redesigning the EU waste hierarchy to emphasize waste prevention and organic waste treatment. CATF recommends setting separate quantitative recycling targets for municipal bio-waste and requiring Member States to explicitly address methane abatement in their national waste management plans. Additionally, the document calls for a collective EU food waste reduction target of 50% by 2030, noting that combining source separation and treatment of organic waste with food waste prevention could reduce EU waste sector methane emissions by 41% to 55%.

The waste sector is the third largest source of human-driven methane emissions, contributing 18% of global anthropogenic methane in 2020, with municipal solid waste accounting for 11% and wastewater for 7%. Mitigation efforts are currently hindered by a lack of data on landfills and dumpsites and limited access to evidence-based best practices. To address this, the Clean Air Task Force and RMI are launching the Waste Methane Assessment Platform (Waste MAP), an open-source online tool designed to improve data availability, provide a heat map of emissions, and offer strategic playbooks for mitigation. In 2023, the initiative includes engagement in six countries: Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador (via CATF), and India, Nigeria, and the United States (via RMI), providing technical assistance and capacity building to help these nations meet the Global Methane Pledge and other greenhouse gas targets.