Satellite Data Reveals Surge in Oil and Gas Methane Emissions
Affected assets and topics
Why it matters
Global methane emissions from the onshore upstream oil and gas sector increased in late 2024 and early 2025, driven by regional differences, particularly in China and the US, while Russia saw a decline due to the conflict.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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Original source
Global satellite-detected methane emissions from the onshore upstream oil and gas sector ticked up late last year and into the first quarter of 2025, reversing a steady decline since 2020. Rystad Energy analysis, supported by satellite detection, highlights stark regional differences: China’s emissions surged nearly one-third year on year, while the US recorded a smaller rise of 4%. Russia, on the other hand, posted a 5% drop in the first quarter, largely due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict leading to lower production volumes. Detected…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on October 28, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.