The United States had the highest methane emissions arising from oil and gas operations in 2023, at 13.3 million metric tons. Russia was the second-largest emitter that year, with just over 11 million metric tons of methane emitted from oil and gas operations.
Methane (CH4) emissions from oil and gas production worldwide in 2023, by select country
(in million metric tons)
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IEA. (February 21, 2023). Methane (CH4) emissions from oil and gas production worldwide in 2023, by select country (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263959/methane-emissions-from-oil-and-gas-by-country/
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