Global Methane Tracker 2024
March 17 , 2024
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- Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes
- Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80 Mt came from the top 10 emitter countries.
- The United States, being the largest emitter of methane from oil and gas operations, topped the list, followed by Russia.
- Methane emissions rose by more than 50 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022.
- More than 5 Mt was traced back to major fossil fuel leaks around the world.
- Bioenergy — largely from biomass use — contributed a further 10 Mt emissions.
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