Global Historical Methane Emissions by Country
October 15, 2021
Historical methane (CH4) emissions worldwide, by country, contributed one fifth of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2018.
China is the largest emitter of CH4 in 2018, by a considerable margin, followed by Russia, India, and the US.
US Historical Methane Emissions
October 16, 2021
US historical methane (CH4) emissions by industry sector from 1990 to 2019.
The main contributors to US CH4 emissions are enteric fermentation (the natural part of the digestive process in ruminant animals), natural gas systems, and landfills.
Total Methane Emissions in the US
July 16, 2021
Total US methane (CH4) emissions, in CO2e, have essentially been in decline from 2000-2019.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established voluntary methane programs for the oil and natural gas industry to adopt cost-effective technologies and practices that improve operational efficiency and reduce methane emissions.
Methane Emissions in Canada
July 21, 2021
Percentage contribution of methane (CH4) emissions in Canada, by industry sector.
The oil & gas sector is by far the largest contributor to methane emissions in Canada followed by agriculture and waste.
Canadian Methane Emissions from Oil & Gas Sector
July 15, 2021
Canadian methane (CH4) emissions from the oil and gas sector in western Canada (Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia) from 2020 to 2025.
In 2020 methane emissions were reduced due to a decline of economic activities and, in particular, oil production. Methane emissions are expected to decline after 2022 as a result of federal and Provincial regulations.