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
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.
SPE Methane Technical Section: A New Name for the Methane Emissions Management Section
02 February 2026
The newly named MTS brings together the full methane ecosystem, end to end—connecting technology, data, operations, and assurance across upstream, midstream, and beyond.
MEMTS Q&A: Data, Models, and Trust—The Next Frontier in Methane Emissions Quantification
18 December 2025
This article is the first in a Q&A series from the SPE Methane Emissions Management Technical Section (MEMTS) on methane intelligence and how oil and gas teams translate emissions data into credible decisions and measurable reductions.
OGCI Annual Report Marks Progress in Methane Reduction
30 October 2025
The report from the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative presents data showing that its 12 member companies have reduced aggregate upstream methane intensity by 62%, routine flaring by 72%, and carbon intensity by 24% since 2017.
Rystad: Global Onshore Methane Emissions Edge Higher in Early 2025
29 October 2025
Satellite data show nearly 45,000 methane plumes worldwide in the first quarter, triple the number from a year earlier.
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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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