University Study Says Methane Leaks Are Low

摘要

The vast majority of natural gas collection and processing facilities have methane leak rates of less than 1 percent, according to a study led by Colorado State University that examined 114 gathering facilities and 16 processing plants across 13 states. "The industry has every incentive to reduce emissions and sell more natural gas to consumers," says Howard Feldman, senior director of regulatory and scientific affairs for the American Petroleum Institute. "We are making remarkable progress reducing emissions, and this progress will continue as operators detect and seal leaks-including leaks from the few high-emitting sites identified in the study. Burdensome new regulations would only interfere with our progress reducing emissions."