Energy Transition

Shallow Gulf of Mexico operations emit more methane than the Permian, study says

Shallow-water infrastructure of the Gulf of Mexico showed a methane loss of up to 66%

Significant emissions: shallow-water production facilities off Louisiana — Significant emissions: shallow-water production facilities off LouisianaPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Naomi Klinge

Houston

Gulf of Mexico Carbon Mapper methane emissions Americas North America

Published 15 August 2022, 13:31Updated 17 August 2022, 10:46