Environmental Innovation|May 21, 2026
In a Wall Street Journal commentary, Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp argues that reducing methane leaks and routine flaring is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to bring more natural gas to market. Drawing on International Energy Agency estimates, he notes that much of the gas currently lost through leaks and waste could be captured with proven technologies, improving energy security while creating economic value.
Environmental Innovation|May 4, 2026
In a new update from the International Energy Agency, researchers find that proven methane-reduction measures could make up to 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas available each year, which is roughly equivalent to some of the world’s largest gas trade flows. The report argues that reducing leaks and routine flaring is not only an emissions issue but also a practical way to strengthen energy security and improve market resilience during periods of supply disruption.
Environmental Innovation|February 6, 2026
In Inside Climate News, Martha Pskowski and Phil McKenna report that MethaneSAT’s first global analysis — covering 45 major oil and gas regions —found methane emissions averaging about 50% higher than government inventories and well above industry targets. Drawn from more than a year of observations before the satellite went offline, the findings highlight large gaps between reported and measured emissions and show how space-based data can sharpen oversight and reward stronger standards.
Environmental Innovation|December 5, 2025
On its Each Breath blog, the American Lung Association explains the connections between methane and human health and highlights affordable solutions for finding and fixing methane leaks. "When it comes to methane, the facts are clear: reducing emissions is one of the fastest, most effective ways to protect both our planet and our lungs."
Environmental Innovation|November 11, 2025
In Reuters, Angeli Mehta reports that cutting methane from the oil and gas sector offers some of the fastest, cheapest “quick wins” we have — and real progress is happening. For example, the twelve companies in The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (GCI) report having cut operational methane emissions by 63% and gas flaring by 72% since 2018. But broader progress is being undermined by political pressure, capacity gaps in poorer countries, and environmental policy backsliding.
Environmental Innovation|October 1, 2025
In Reuters, Virginia Furness and Kate Abnett report that 42 asset managers overseeing more than €4.5 trillion urged Brussels not to dilute the EU methane law, which requires importers to monitor and report supplier emissions and has begun phasing in this year. The investors warn reopening the rule would unsettle markets, and the European Commission says it’s confident the regulation won’t hinder trade.
Environmental Innovation|September 24, 2025
Kazakhstan and the Global Methane Hub have signed an agreement to develop the country's first National Methane Action Plan, establish a National Methane Office, and use satellite data to detect and address major leaks across energy and waste.
Environmental Innovation|September 22, 2025
New analysis from the Environmental Defense Fund show operators on New Mexico’s side of the Permian Basin released less than half of the methane per unit of gas produced compared to operators across the state border in Texas. EDF attributes the gap to New Mexico’s emissions standards and estimates the lower intensity translated into roughly $125 million more gas captured and $27 million in added public revenue.
Environmental Innovation|September 10, 2025
The Global Methane Hub has announced Time2Graze, a collaboration of 35 partners in Latin America and Africa to build satellite-based tools that help farmers time grazing to pasture quality — with the goal of improving animal nutrition, boosting productivity, and lowering methane from digestion.
Environmental Innovation|August 26, 2025
Leaks from oil and gas equipment don’t just release methane — they can also spew hazardous air pollutants that largely go untracked. PSE Healthy Energy’s new Methane Risk Map links methane leak events to modeled hazardous air pollution, helping communities and decision-makers visualize associated health risks.