Topic
methane emissions
105 published works
Mineral Law
New Study Shows Methane Emissions at Natural Gas Production Sites Are Less Than Previously Estimated
By Mike Mills
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recently published a study of direct measurements of methane emissions from sources at 190 onshore natural gas production sites using operational practices.…
Energy & Environmental Law Blog
EPA: Methane Leaks Less Than Previously Thought
By Greg Russell
The Examiner has a notable report on an EPA study revising downward the methane leaked during natural gas production operations: "'The scope of the EPA's revision was vast. In a…
Energy & Environmental Law Blog
Mobile Methane Detectors
By Greg Russell
The Dallas Morning News is reporting on claims made by researchers that mobile methane detectors have found plumes near natural gas facilities located in Barnett Shale counties. Looks like they…
Energy & Environmental Law Blog
Natural Gas Development Targeted for Emissions
By Greg Russell
The NYT is reporting on impact that fugitive methane emissions have on climate change. "Natural gas consists almost entirely of methane, a potent heat-trapping gas that scientists say accounts for…
Energy & Environmental Law Blog
Methane Hydrates
By Vorys
Columbia University researchers may have found a method for separating natural gas from permafrost, according to this NYT report.