Aiming for zero methane emissions

Examples of member action

• Eni
• PETRONAS
• TotalEnergies
• SLB
• ADNOC
• Shell

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  Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: collaborative efforts in Mozambique, Egypt, and Algeria

  Mozambique, Egypt, Algeria

  Eni has been actively working across multiple countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, collaborating with government bodies and local companies to foster capacity building and implement best practices. In September 2023, Eni organised a training session for senior officials from the Government of Mozambique to increase awareness and develop capabilities for methane emissions reduction in offshore operations. Eni shared its experience in methane mitigation, focusing on the energy-efficient design of Coral Sul floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG), its zero-routine-flaring policy, and fugitive emissions monitoring programs.

  In Egypt, Eni partnered with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) to assess the emission profile and evaluate opportunities to reduce methane greenhouse gas emissions across 21 EGAS plants provided by the operators. A detailed energy assessment will be carried out in 2024. In the framework of the collaboration, a fugitive emissions monitoring campaign was successfully implemented in the Western Desert Gas Complex operated by EGAS affiliate (GASCO), which led to leak-repairing activities. Furthermore, a desktop and practical training on fugitive emissions was provided by Eni to GASCO’s personnel for replication of the monitoring campaign across other facilities.

  Furthermore, Eni has been working with Sonatrach in Algeria through a strategic partnership aimed at reducing emissions and strengthening energy security. This includes implementing leak detection and repair (LDAR) campaigns, identifying leaks in gas pipelines and production plants, and providing support for flaring reduction projects, conducting energy assessment on production plants as well as supporting in preparation of pilot emission baseline on specific production areas, in addition with specific training sessions on the afore mentioned topics. The collaboration will also extend to the use of satellite monitoring technologies to track emissions and inform mitigation strategies.

  Through these initiatives, Eni continues to support global efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainable practices in the oil and gas sector.

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  Methane Leadership Program

  Malaysia, Southeast Asia

  In 2024, PETRONAS, in collaboration with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) energy operators and international organisations, launched the second edition of the successful ASEAN Energy Sector Methane Leadership Program (MLP). The MLP is an 18-month program, which focuses on capacity and capability building to strengthen ASEAN energy companies’ plans, targets, and financing options for reducing methane emissions.

  Since it was first launched in 2023, the MLP has grown from 13 to 18 members and has provided companies in the ASEAN region with the knowledge and resources to manage and mitigate methane emissions through workshops and masterclasses covering a wide range of topics including:

  • Methane emissions measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification technologies
  • Strategies for methane emissions reduction
  • Policy and financing discussions

  The MLP is aligned with the goals of the UNEP Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0) and the Global Methane Pledge.

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  Collaboration with National Oil Companies to measure and reduce methane emissions

  Brazil, Azerbaijan, Angola

  TotalEnergies has partnered with three National Oil & Gas Companies (Petrobras, SOCAR, Sonangol) to deploy its cutting-edge AUSEA technology for methane detection and measurement in Brazil, Azerbaijan, and Angola.

  Developed in collaboration with research partners since 2017, AUSEA is a drone-mounted gas analyser known for its precision in detecting methane and carbon dioxide emissions. This technology, consisting of a miniature dual sensor, offers a significant advancement over traditional detection methods. As methane emissions reduction becomes a priority for the oil and gas sector in combating global warming, TotalEnergies has set ambitious targets to reduce emissions by 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2030, compared to 2020. To achieve this, TotalEnergies has conducted global campaigns to measure methane emissions using AUSEA technology. Now, extending beyond its own operations, TotalEnergies collaborates with national companies to implement AUSEA-based emission measurement campaigns, aiming to mobilise the entire oil and gas industry toward zero methane emissions.

  This initiative underscores TotalEnergies' commitment to environmental stewardship and highlights the importance of cooperation between National Oil Companies and International Oil Companies in tackling methane emissions. By making AUSEA technology available to its partners, TotalEnergies is taking a concrete step to encourage the whole industry, including National Companies, to aim for zero methane emissions.

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  Methane detection and quantification

  United States of America

  Many oilfield methane emissions come from sources that leak or vent intermittently during normal operations. Continuous monitors can measure these emissions more accurately than is possible with mobile sensors mounted on satellites, airplanes, or drones. The methane point instrument from SLB End-to-end Emissions Solutions is a continuous methane monitoring system that uses internet of things-enabled sensors to help customers quickly and cost effectively detect, locate, and quantify these emissions. The instrument identifies when emissions start and stop, triangulates to the emission source, and quantifies the emission rate.

  The instrument can be installed by field crew in minutes without the need for specialised training or tools. The installation locations and number of instruments to mount are determined using an SLB proprietary algorithm that plans the optimal set up by evaluating the site layout and regional weather conditions. Typically mounted on existing infrastructure around the facility, built-in solar panels power the instrument, which seamlessly connects to the LTE-M cellular network. Once installed, it runs maintenance-free throughout a 10-year lifetime. It is also compatible with SLB’s intuitive, user-friendly methane digital platform, where data is displayed with easy visualisation and allows for customisable alerts.

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  Strategic commitment to methane abatement for climate change mitigation

  United Arab Emirates

  Methane abatement is critical to mitigating climate change, given its higher warming potency when compared with carbon dioxide. That’s why ADNOC has made reducing methane emissions to 0.15% by 2025 and near-zero by 2030 a strategic priority.

  Key to this is piloting and deploying the latest leak detection technologies such as satellite imaging, aerial drones and robotic inspectors equipped with advanced imaging sensors and laser dispersion spectroscopy.

  As a signatory of the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0, ADNOC is implementing solutions to support the OGMP goal of at least 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030 compared to 2020.

  ADNOC’s efforts were recognised with the award of the OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard Pathway status in 2022 and 2023.

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  Working to maintain methane intensity below 0.2% and achieve near-zero emissions by 2030

  Global

  Shell has a range of technologies and work practices in place to help find and fix methane emission sources in its operations:

  • Using advanced equipment to detect and repair methane leaks
  • Enhancing methane emissions measurement-based quantification and reporting through the implementation of the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 reporting framework in operated and non-operated assets
  • Testing continuous, wide area emission monitoring and measurement technologies as an option to provide early warning of leaks

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