Tackling methane emissions would strengthen energy security amid crisis
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04 May 2026
With methane emissions from energy sector near record highs, tried-and-tested abatement measures could make 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas available annually, new IEA analysis shows
Methane emissions from fossil fuels remained at very high levels in 2025, with no sign they are declining globally, according to the IEA’s latest tracking update – although some countries are making progress, and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is now highlighting the energy security benefits of abatement measures.
