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
Shell Declares FID in Australia’s Surat Coal-Seam Gas Project Phase 3
07 August 2026
As 50-50 joint venture partners in Arrow Energy, the operator of the Surat Gas Project, Shell and PetroChina will share the AUD 713 million (USD 501 million) cost of Phase 3.
Guest Editorial: Metrics and Measurements of Methane Emissions: How Are We Really Doing?
01 August 2026
This guest editorial examines how the most commonly used and cited methane emissions metric can create a misleading picture of upstream gas-handling performance for both the public and industry professionals.
Methane Technical Section Q&A: One Atmosphere, Many Measurements—Reconciling Methane Signals Across Satellites and Sensors
06 July 2026
This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section features Arvind Ravikumar of the University of Texas at Austin and focuses on how the Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab is integrating satellite observations, facility-level measurements, operational data, and emissions inventories into more credible methane accounting for oil and gas systems.
From Mandate to Momentum: Methane Regulation, Measurement, and Market Opportunity
20 April 2026
This article from the SPE Sustainable Development Technical Section (SDTS) explores how the next phase of methane performance will be defined less by pledges and more by measurement, response, and verifiable results.
World Bank Grant To Fund Upgrade of Uzbekistan’s Gas Network
10 April 2026
While Uzbekistan has seen a significant drop in flaring, methane leaks from deteriorating infrastructure continue to reveal themselves to satellites in space.
Prove It or Lose It: How Rigorous Methane Programs Will Define Global Oil and Gas Market Access
06 April 2026
This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section looks at how, as methane regulation becomes more consequential in global oil and gas trade, operators increasingly need emissions data that can withstand commercial scrutiny, regulatory review, and independent verification.
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