Methane blast in Baltic Sea highlights global problem

In Permian Basin, the largest oil and gas field in the United States, methane emissions were two to three times higher than what companies reported, he said.Some companies do capture methane instead of just releasing it, but more could adopt the practice, scientists said.Climate scientists have found that methane emissions from the oil and gas industry are far worse than what companies are reporting, despite claims by some major firms that they've reduced their emissions.Most of the oil and gas industry's methane emissions come from pipelines and compressor stations, according to Kayrros, a company which analyzes satellite data.

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