OGCI’s methane library is a centralized repository of over 150 key resources, mostly from external sources, focused on supporting oil and gas companies in their efforts to reduce methane emissions.
Resources include information on methods of detection, tools to quantify and assess emissions, guidelines and best practices that have already proven successful in methane abatement and regulatory frameworks. External sources include international organizations, government agencies, academic papers and think tanks.
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Brochure created by GasNaturally discussing methane emissions in Europe. It highlights the environmental impact of methane, O&G sources, and emission reduction strategies. The document also...
This document was developed by OGCI member companies and provides guidance to oil and gas operators on how near-zero methane emissions could be interpreted and...
This document presents the results of OGCI’s 2022-2023 Satellite Monitoring Campaign in Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Egypt. Building on the success of the 2021-2022 campaign in...
This white paper summarizes finds from OGCI Satellite Monitoring Campaign in 2021in Iraq. The campaign aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of satellite technology in detecting...
The OGCI Reporting Framework provides OGCI members with guidance on the key indicators to be reported yearly. Appendices include additional guidance on specific GHG emissions...
This book highlights the business case for reducing gas flaring and methane emissions (FMR), offering a framework for policymakers to evaluate FMR project feasibility and...
This Fugitive Emissions Management Guideline provides regulatory requirements and guidance for fugitive emissions management in British Columbia. This guideline provides a structured approach to managing...
This report explores practical measures that governments and companies can take to secure a 75% reduction in methane emissions from fossil fuel operations as envisioned...
This report looks in detail at the investment requirements to deliver a sharp reduction in oil and gas methane emissions to 2030, and how these...
This paper examines what companies must do to realize their plans and raise their ambitions, and which types of partnerships can help accelerate these changes....
This Toolkit outlines different partners, resources and case studies that are available to support government and industry actors in efforts to reduce methane emissions from...
The article analyzes the feasibility of reducing methane emissions at the national and sectoral levels, emphasizing that while significant reductions are achievable—especially to meet targets...
Interactive database of country and regional estimates for methane emissions and abatement options. The page also contains links to annual reports evaluating annual trends. The...
Technical Guidance Documents (TGDs) on each of the nine core emission sources covered by OGMP. The guidance documents present suggested methodologies for quantifying methane emissions...
This guide provides an overview of the methods used for identifying, detecting, measuring, and quantifying (IDM&Q) methane emissions, along with references to other documents offering...
The study’s research charts a course forward to meaningfully reduce emissions from the natural gas system, contributing significantly to the United States’ ability to achieve...
List of the alternative technology plans which have been approved for use on oil and gas sites in Alberta by the Alberta Energy Regulator. Aerial,...
Page with alternative technologies approved for use to meet Regulation 7 requirements. Submitted Alternative AIMM (Approved Instrument Monitoring Method) applications and approval letters are available...
EPA portal to submit requests for alternative test methods (ATM). ATM request has three primary pieces: 1) a document describing how your technology works, from...
The MiQ Foundation, as the Standard holder, has developed this monitoring technology compatibility assessment to streamline market research conducted by Operators and other stakeholders to...
This study combines airborne LiDAR measurements, parallel controlled releases, and on-site optical gas imaging (OGI) survey and pneumatic device count data to derive a new...
This study measured methane emissions from internal combustion engines used in natural gas compression at U.S. gathering and boosting stations. Researchers sampled 133 engines from...
This study examines the relative impacts of temperature, radicals (partially reacted chemical species), and turbulent jet mixing on ignition performance. It also highlights the need...
This document provides guidance on reducing methane emissions from the use of natural gas as fuel in oil and gas operations. Methane slip, the unburned...
Flaring management guidance, developed by Ipieca, IOGP and GGFR in partnership, outlines new developments in flaring management and reduction, and examines industry experiences with eliminating...
Guidelines focus on continuous flaring sources in normal operations and address measures for source recovery, flare closure, and flare ignition. This Report has been developed...
This report provides practical guidance for designing and implementing solutions to minimize or eliminate flared gas in the upstream oil and gas industry. It covers...
The Methane Flaring Toolkit offers practical guidance on measuring and monitoring methane emissions from gas flares in the oil and gas industry. It provides a...
This best practice guide outlines strategies for flare abatement, including preventing waste gas production, recovering gas for sale, re-injecting gas into reservoirs, or using waste...
This document provides best practices for reducing or eliminating methane emissions from pneumatic devices. The guide outlines methods such as replacing pneumatic devices with electrical...
Emissions from uncontrolled oil production storage tanks are poorly understood and characterized. This study reports and analyzes directly measured, temporally varying methane emission rates, total...
This guideline identifies venting sources and discusses the design and operation of vent systems and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) recovery systems, as well as the...
This report provides an overview of various technologies used to detect methane leaks from pipelines. It contrasts legacy methods with more advanced solutions. The study...
Methane detection and quantification technology filtering tool . Developed by the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), OGCI, and Ipieca, this online technology...
This Recommended Practice provides the user with a framework for implementing combinations of measurement, detection, and quantification technologies at onshore and offshore assets to facilitate...
The Fugitive Emissions Abatement Simulation Toolkit or FEAST is a model to evaluate the effectiveness of methane leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs at oil...
Open-source tool for modeling and comparing different LDAR programs. LDAR-Sim is a computer model that simulates an asset base of oil and gas facilities, the...
UNECE Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) and Mitigation best practice guidance. The document offers recommendations for developing and implementing effective methane quantification, monitoring, reporting, and...
Report shares recommended practices for energy management and optimization for the design, installation, and operation of new and existing equipment and systems. This report is...
This technology deployment catalogue identifies and summarizes available electrification options/technologies that support effectively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the upstream oil and gas industry....
EPA’s Natural Gas STAR Program webpage includes a wide range of technical resources to assist companies in managing methane emissions. It includes a tool to...
Global satellite detection and notification system. IMEO is assembling a public database of empirically verified methane emissions data and connecting it to the individuals who...
This manual is a guide for industry on how to develop fugitive emissions management programs (FEMPs) that comply with Directive 060 regulation(Alberta, Canada). It clarifies...
This resource discusses the evolving landscape of greenhouse gas inventories and introduces the concept of “measurement-informed inventories” (MIIs). MIIs incorporate real measurement data to provide...
EPA tool to learn about technologies and practices that can be used to reduce methane emissions from these sources. The platform reflects experiences and lessons...
This tool is designed for asset managers in the oil and gas industry to assess methane management practices and identify improvement opportunities. Using a simple...
This study combines high-resolution, high-sensitivity aerial survey data with subsequent on-site investigations of detected sources to investigate sources driving emissions, associated options for mitigation, and...
This report provides recommendations for the electrification of oil and gas (and other petrochemical processing) facilities to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The use...
This guide provides engineering and the design of systems options that can be used to reduce methane emissions before new facilities begin operations or when...
This guide focuses on identifying the sources of fugitive leaks and outlines effective strategies for their detection and repair. By implementing these mitigation measures, it...
This guide covers repairs to leaks discovered during leak detection and repair programs, as well as releases that may arise during routine maintenance and repairs...
This work presents a real-world demonstration of how to reconcile CMS rate estimates and top-down snapshot measurements jointly with bottom-up inventories at the site level....
This guide provides strategies for identifying and reducing methane emissions from venting sources in the oil and gas industry. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining...
This best practice guide focuses on continual improvement in methane management within the oil and gas industry. To achieve “methane excellence,” companies must set ambitious...
This guide focuses on practices for reducing methane emissions from the natural gas transmission, storage, LNG terminals, and distribution segments of the supply chain. It...
The EPA’s “Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks” page provides comprehensive data on U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to the latest available...
Canada’s official greenhouse gas inventory page. Annual reports include the country’s annual reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, tracking trends and sources from 1990 onward. The...
Standards for companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The standards cover the full range of environmental, social, and governance issues, including climate...
Integreated reporting now part of the IFRS foundation. The Integrated Reporting Framework is a global tool designed to improve corporate reporting by promoting a cohesive...
Sustainability standards now part of the IFRS foundation. SASB Standards enable organisations to provide industry-based disclosures about sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be...
UN voluntary initative standards. The United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS) helps producers, traders, consumers, standard-setters, certification-bodies, trade diplomats, non-governmental organizations and researchers to...
The article from the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program discusses the Bureau of Land Management’s new rule aimed at reducing wasted gas from oil...
This webpage provides detailed information on Canadian methane regulations and resources aimed at reducing fugitive and vented emissions in the upstream oil and gas sector....
The CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) is a global, investor-focused not-for-profit organization that encourages businesses to voluntarily disclose annual data on climate, supply chain,...
The API GHG Compendium of Emission Factors and Methodologies provides an updated collection of recognized methods and emission factors for the oil and natural gas...
Canadian standards for sustainability accounting. The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) works to advance the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. The CSSB develops...
Overview of updates to DOE MMRV framework. The MMRV Framework is intended to improve the accuracy, completeness, and transparency of reported emissions in the marketplace...
This document outlines the documentation requirements (list of information elements that a company should provide) for L4 and L5. For the most part, these have...
Subpart W is part of the U.S. EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, focusing on reporting methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from the petroleum and...
EU Methane Regulations. The EU Methane Regulation (EU/2024/1787), effective from August 4, 2024, marks a significant step in the EU’s strategy to reduce methane emissions...
EEMDL will build models and tools to improve greenhouse gas emissions accounting across energy supply chains. These models and tools will be peer-reviewed, transparent, timely,...
Voluntary initiative certification encompassing all ESG focus areas. The EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development is a set of rigorous performance standards for energy development...
Final Rule for Oil and Natural Gas Operations. The rule includes standards to reduce methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from new, modified, and reconstructed...
Global GHG Accounting Standard Tools and Resources. Those tools provide support for companies and cities to develop comprehensive, reliable inventories of their greenhouse gas (GHG)...
The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard offers a comprehensive framework for companies and organizations to quantify and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
GRI training, tools and services support organizations and individuals to build their capacity and skills, enabling them to understand and act on their sustainability impacts....
In this legal analysis Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program explain how the text of the IRA established the framework that EPA must follow, and...
US EPA’s final rule summary. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the US EPA’s final rule on methane emissions, focusing on key regulatory elements....
This guide helps companies influence their JV partners to reduce methane emissions and create a cleaner oil and gas value chain. The Playbook for Methane...
Global standards for sustainability accounting. The ISSB builds on the work of market-led investor-focused reporting initiatives, including the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), the Task...
University of Texas methane emissions estimation tool. MEET is an open-source modeling tool that helps regulators, industry and the research community more accurately track methane...
Methane Inventory Systematic Tool. The tool is free for all oil and gas companies and allows them to easily develop their methane inventory no matter...
The Quantification, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (QMRV) Project is designed to provide an accurate representation of Cheniere’s (a leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) company) supply...
Standard for meeting MiQ certified gas requirements. The MiQ Standard is a standalone framework to assess the methane emissions intensity and carbon (CO2e) intensity at...
NGSI is a voluntary, industry-wide approach for companies to calculate methane emissions intensity by segment—the Methane Emissions Intensity Protocol (Protocol).The protocol establishes intensity metrics for...
This resource provides detailed guidance and scoring criteria for the key elements of the annual implementation plan report required under the OGMP 2.0 Reporting Framework....
The OGMP 2.0 Guidance Documents and Templates page serves as a comprehensive resource for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0...
This resource provides a template to assist companies in developing their OGMP 2.0 implementation plans. It guides users in aligning their methane management strategies with...
One future is made up of 50+ member companies with the goal of less than 1% methane intensity by 2025 and is comprised of some...
This resource provides a simple process flow to explain the super emitter program. The EPA uses its Clean Air Act section 114 authority to require...
The article from the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program examines the EPA’s authority to issue a new rule that applies to both new and...
This Canadian federal discussion paper outlines the government’s commitment to reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 75% relative to 2012 levels...
Financial disclosures to include sustainbility reporting in the US. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires public companies, certain company insiders, and broker-dealers to file...
Curation of policies globally. The IEA’s Policies and Measures Database provides access to information on past, existing or planned government policies and measures to reduce...
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) in 2015, is a key resource for improving the transparency...
Veritas’ technical protocols provide companies and countries with methane emissions reduction targets with a credible, consistent, verifiable, and transparent methodology to measuring methane emissions. These...
Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil & Gas Industry is for anyone who values responsible energy. This 2023 third edition updates existing and new...
The combination of new regulatory measures and the availability of advanced detection technologies has created momentum to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural...
Carbon Mapper is a nonprofit focused on filling data gaps and improving global monitoring of methane and CO2 to enable science-based decision-making. Carbon Mapper uses...
The document described a pilot project aimed at reducing methane emissions from compressors at PEMEX. It examines the transition from wet to dry seal systems...
The document provides guidelines for Japan’s Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (JMRV) framework to quantify and track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. It outlines methodologies for...
The first annual report of the CLEAN Initiative published in 2024 highlights best practices based on LNG buyers’ questionnaires to sellers regarding methane emission reductions....
The IEA’s gas flaring page reviews global flaring trends, environmental impacts, and reduction strategies. It discusses flaring’s role in greenhouse gas emissions and offers links...
This resource provides a simple overview of various methane monitoring technologies, including a table that outlines the technology options, benefits, and disadvantages for each. It...
This study calculates flare efficiency by using airborne sampling across three U.S. basins that are responsible for more than 80% of the country’s flaring emissions....
Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center(METEC). METEC is a cutting-edge controlled-release testing facility designed to evaluate methane detection and measurement systems under realistic field conditions. METEC...
Alternative Fugitive Emissions Methane Detection technology evaluation matrix report. A report prepared by Highwood Emissions Management for the Alberta Energy Regulator outlines alternative LDAR programs...
Study evaluating the performance of nine continuous monitoring (CM) solutions for methane emissions through controlled testing. Over 11 weeks, tests involved controlled releases of methane...
This study assessed eight commercial monitoring solutions, revealing varying performance in detection and quantification, with some systems underestimating emissions by 74%. While true positive rates...
A study aimed to characterize the detection efficacy of Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) in finding leaks at natural gas facilities. The study revealed that surveyor...
This study assessed the quantification performance of the FLIR QL320 Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) system for detecting methane leaks. Conducted in a controlled outdoor...
This study evaluated eleven continuous emission monitoring (CM) solutions for detecting methane emissions in controlled conditions. The results showed that while some solutions demonstrated good...
This study evaluated multiple commercially available continuous monitoring (CM) point sensor network (PSN) solutions under single-blind controlled release testing conducted at operational upstream and midstream...
The article evaluates the performance of various methane detection methods through a controlled, single-blind study. It aims to provide insights into the effectiveness and reliability...
This study evaluated nine methane-sensing satellites through a single-blind test involving 82 controlled methane releases. Detection accuracy was comparable to aircraft-based systems, with quantification error...
This resource evaluates the performance of five aircraft-based methane-sensing platforms—Carbon Mapper, GHGSat-AV, Insight M, MethaneAIR, and Scientific Aviation—through over 700 single-blind measurements of methane emissions...
The paper illustrates the impact of emission size distribution on the equivalency condition between the OGI and site-wide survey technologies. This work compares results with...
This study evaluates the Qube Technologies Emission Platform for detecting methane leaks at oil and gas facilities through 306 controlled releases at rates from 0.1...
This study focuses on creating a robust, source-resolved methane inventory for conventional upstream oil and gas production in Alberta, Canada, leveraging high-sensitivity LiDAR-based methane detection....
In this study, the authors develop a new inventory-based model for methane emissions (production segment only) that agrees within error with recent syntheses of site-level...
This resource analyzes data from the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) to detect ultra-emitters—large methane releases—over major oil and gas (O&G) basins worldwide. The study covers...
In this study methane emissions were measured at 6650 sites across six major oil and gas producing regions in Canada to examine regional emission trends,...
This study pairs snapshot measurements with continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) to reconcile data and account for intermittent emissions. This study highlights the importance of...
Website which shows monthly trends in atmospheric greenhouse gases, including methane (CH4). The Global Monitoring Division of NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory has measured methane...
MiQ and Highwood Emissions used Sherwin et al.’s data to estimate a U.S. methane intensity of 1.0% for production and 2.2% for the full gas...
This study systematically examines existing methane policies across the energy, waste, and agriculture sectors. The authors found that only 13% of methane emissions are covered...
Harvard Law School’s white paper offers an overview of the Bureau of Land Management Methane (BLM) Waste Prevention Rule, including the legal developments that have...
Participants joining the Pledge agree to take voluntary actions to contribute to a collective effort to reduce global methane emissions at least 30 percent from...
The International Methane Emissions Observatory’s third annual report provides decision makers a framework of action to track and monitor methane emissions to plan targeted and...
Regulatory impact analyses (RIA) for the supplemental rule. This RIA for the supplemental notice projects the potential impacts of these proposed actions. It mostly discusses...
Harvard Law School’s Regulatory Tracker explains the regulatory steps to advance clean energy deployment and environmental protection, and provides an up-to-date and concise summary of...
This report provides an overview of various technologies used to detect methane leaks from pipelines. It contrasts legacy methods with more advanced solutions. The study...
The Coalition for LNG Emission Abatement toward Net-zero (CLEAN) project, is a collaborative international initiative focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane, across...
Launched at Energy Asia 2023 in Kuala Lumpur on June 26, 2023, the MLP spans 18 months and concentrates on fostering effective methane emission management...
An IEA report emphasizes the need to cut methane emissions from fossil fuels. It highlights the potential of existing technologies and policies to significantly reduce...
The EPA’s webpage provides resources from the OGI Stakeholder Workshop, including presentations on OGI technology, its applications, regulatory considerations, and performance evaluation. Examples of resources...
Environmental advocate Millie Chu Baird details the heat-trapping side effects of a planet full of methane — and explains why understanding where it comes from...
The article from CSIS focuses on the importance of improving data on methane emissions to meet global methane reduction goals. It emphasizes that accurate and...
Case study demostrating how Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) has facilitated concrete methane action in Argentina. MARS is the first global satellite detection and...
The “How Much Gas is That?” tool by Highwood Emissions Management helps users convert methane emission rates. It offers customizable settings, allowing users to adjust...
This briefing provides an overview of the key sources of methane (CH4) in the EU. It also describes the main EU and international policy processes...
The article from BloombergNEF discusses the significant methane emissions problem in the oil and gas industry, illustrated through four key charts. It highlights the main...
The EPA’s methane overview webpage. It highlights its contribution to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and major sources. The page discusses emission reduction strategies and have...
The article from CSIS discusses the European Union’s new methane rules and their potential impact on global LNG exporters. It highlights how the EU’s stringent...
The article from CSIS features expert reactions to COP28, focusing on its outcomes and impact on global climate efforts. It discusses key agreements and initiatives...
The article from CSIS analyzes the geopolitical significance of U.S. LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports on global energy markets and political dynamics. It discusses how...
The CSIS article examines ways to reduce methane emissions in the global gas industry. It discusses technological and regulatory approaches aimed at curbing methane leaks...
The CSIS article analyzes how national oil companies (NOCs) are addressing methane emissions and climate commitments. It explores NOCs’ efforts to reduce methane, noting challenges...
The CSIS article discusses methane emission challenges across multiple industries, including energy, agriculture, and waste management. It examines the environmental impact of methane and explores...
The article from CSIS discusses the boom in U.S. LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports and its implications for defining national interests. It examines how the...
The CSIS article discusses joint efforts between Europe and the United States to reduce methane emissions. It explores collaborative initiatives across sectors like energy and...
The article from CSIS examines the roles and boundaries of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regulating U.S....
The CSIS article discusses the future of methane regulations in the oil and gas industry. It explores upcoming regulatory trends and their potential impact on...
The CSIS article examines Europe’s push for cleaner gas and whether the United States can meet this demand. It explores European efforts to reduce carbon...
The article from the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program examines the risks associated with using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reinstate EPA methane...
MiQ has developed and launched the Gas Buyers Methane Emissions Calculator, a tool designed to help natural gas buyers assess the potential methane emissions reductions...
Ten-step roadmap for policymakers to implement methane policies for the oil and gas industry. Across these steps, the process of implementing a new regulation unfolds...
This resource outlines the work and research conducted by EQT’s Production and Environmental teams to target low-cost opportunities for abating methane emissions from natural gas-driven...
