Actual Methane Emissions From Offshore Oil Likely Much Higher Than Estimates, Research Shows

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By Paige BennettFeb 8, 2023, 8:45 pm196 pts
More and more studies are finding that reported estimates for methane emissions from offshore oil operations are likely far under the true amount of emissions. Multiple flights over the course of 2021 detected methane gas plumes via infrared technology, with researchers noting more than 150 oil platforms near…

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