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New oil and gas fields to emit millions of tonnes of methane by 2030 -report

Published 01:00 on June 16, 2025 / Last updated at 16:44 on June 13, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International, Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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A total of 63 oil and gas fields in development worldwide could emit over 2 million tonnes of methane annually from their production activities before 2030, resulting in a far greater impact than initially thought, new analysis shows.
A total of 63 oil and gas fields in development worldwide could emit over 2 million tonnes of methane annually from their production activities before 2030, resulting in a far greater impact than initially thought, new analysis shows.


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