SPE In Focus: Methane
Emerging knowledge and resources on prevailing energy topics from SPE industry experts
SPE is firmly focused on the future of our industry. Here, our member experts focus on methane emissions, management and the goals of net zero. Join in the discussion of new technologies, challenges and opportunities, the latest news and developments, and resources to grow your knowledge.
Current Methane News: Journal of Petroleum Technology
Methane Technical Section Q&A: From Pilots to Policy—How Operators Are Scaling Emission Measurement
09 March 2026
This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section discusses Aramco’s efforts at quantifying and reducing its methane emissions across its value chain.
OGCI and CarbonMapper Partner To Reduce Methane Emissions
04 March 2026
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and nonprofit Carbon Mapper announced they are teaming up to launch a new collaboration aimed at accelerating practical and measurable reductions in methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
Comments: Upstream Industry Must Embrace Bright Ideas To Curb Flaring
01 March 2026
The tools to reduce flaring are well within reach, but the results will depend on a long-term commitment by operators and governments.
Study Explores Storage of Hydrogen/Natural Gas Mixtures in Underground Gas Repositories
01 March 2026
The objective of this study is to numerically investigate system behavior when storing H2/natural gas (CH4) mixtures in aquifer-related underground gas storage, and the effect of gas composition and salinity on energy-recovery efficiency.
US EPA Rescinds Key Finding on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
17 February 2026
The US Environmental Protection Agency withdraws its legal basis for federal vehicle GHG standards, setting up potential court challenges.
Report Sees GCC Countries Expanding Energy Exports While Easing Emissions
13 February 2026
A DNV report on decarbonization says the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to become the world’s largest hydrogen exporter by 2060 while maintaining a dominant position in global oil and gas markets.
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New Technologies for Flaring Elimination & Methane Emissions Measurement: discussion of the current state of two key technologies for oilfield methane management—flaring elimination and remote sensing.
Accessing Third-Party Resources and Best Practices on Methane Emissions Management, Reporting, Measurement & Abatement: explanation of why methane is of concern, methane guiding principles initiative, best practice guides and methane management tools.
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