First NGO-launched #methane satellite. Contact lost, but the mission continues: sharing data, scaling tech, driving action. A project of @EnvDefenseFund.
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MethaneSAT retweeted
New @MethaneSAT data analysis of the San Joaquin Valley finds that CA has a serious methane weakness: 27,000 heavy oil wells are exempt from regular leak detection and repair and are responsible for about half of the region’s methane emissions.
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@MethaneSAT data still giving us new insights, and a new analysis finds oil & gas producers in CA’s San Joaquin Valley leak about 9% of the region’s marketed gas production every hour. CA must close outdated loopholes & strengthen inspections to protect communities & the climate.
New MethaneSAT analysis finds oil and gas operators in California's San Joaquin Basin emit about 18 tonnes of methane per hour.
Comprehensive measurements provide a clearer picture of total emissions + serve as a critical resource for policymakers. methanesat.org/project-updat…
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methanesat.org/project-updat… El gas natural se ha presentado como un puente a un mundo de menores emisiones mientras salimos del carbón. Pero empezamos a ver que la fuga de metano en la producción de gas determina sus emisiones totales, y si excede 0.2% empieza perderse la ventaja vs el carbón en emisiones. @MethaneSAT midió todas las cuencas mediante un instrument satelital, y determinó que no hay zona medida en el mundo entero que cumpla eso estándar hoy. Mucha promesa, poca realidad. Para cuando escucen a alguien hablar de las virtudes ambientales del gas natural... eso está condicionado a algo que están lejos de cumplir.
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A good overview of MethaneSAT’s legacy of bringing “the landscape of methane leaks into sharper focus.” You can take a closer look & explore the data for yourself here: methanesat.org/project-updat…
An $88 Million Satellite Died Early—and Still Blew the Lid Off Industry Emissions gizmodo.com/an-88-million-sa…
MethaneSAT retweeted
Cutting #methane is technologically achievable, said EDF's @MarkSBrownstein on #EnergyPolicyNow. 🛰️
High-quality emissions data from tools like @MethaneSAT, paired with strong regs and incentives to capture wasted methane, can accelerate progress. kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/com…
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💨 Texas is left in the dust as New Mexico slashes #methane intensity on its side of the Permian.
Drawing on '24-'25 @MethaneSAT data, findings show New Mexico is improving efficiency by capturing more methane, whereas Texas is maintaining the status quo: edf.org/Z6Vp
MethaneSAT retweeted
🟢 The 2025 Global Methane Status Report is out — taking stock of global progress to #CutMethane and what’s needed to deliver on the Global Methane Pledge.
📊 The report highlights advances in data, science and ambition since the Pledge’s launch 🧵
MethaneSAT retweeted
Methane intensity in Texas is 2X as high as in New Mexico, according to @MethaneSAT observations of the Permian Basin. 🛰️
EDF's Daniel Zavala-Araiza spoke on what this means for progress ⬇️
Learn more: edf.org/Z6rC
MethaneSAT retweeted
Oil and gas methane standards can reduce waste and improve air quality for local communities.
🛰️ @krqe reports on @MethaneSAT observations of the Permian Basin that indicate improvements in New Mexico’s #CutMethane work: krqe.com/news/new-mexico/stu…
MethaneSAT retweeted
Analysis of @MethaneSAT data from the Permian Basin suggests strong methane regulations are making a difference. In New Mexico, oil & gas methane intensity is now less than half of what’s measured on the Texas side of the basin.
@krqe has the story ⬇️ krqe.com/news/new-mexico/stu…
MethaneSAT retweeted
🛰️ New insights from @MethaneSAT data show oil and gas methane intensity in New Mexico is less than half that of Texas in the Permian Basin — corresponding with strong state standards under @GovMLG.
🔍 Check it out: edf.org/Z6rC
MethaneSAT retweeted
The International Energy Agency’s Global Methane Tracker 2025 reveals that actual methane emissions from fossil fuels are ~80% higher than what’s officially reported–satellite observations with tools like @MethaneSAT offering critical insights.
#harvard
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MethaneSAT retweeted
We're bringing data on #methane pollution right to the heart of the oil and gas industry. 📊
@MethaneSAT helps reveal the full picture of emissions, lending both transparency and insight into industry operations. 🛰️
@MarkSBrownstein gave us a look from #WorldGasConference ⬇️
MethaneSAT retweeted
📍 Attending #WGC2025?
@EnvDefenseFund + @MethaneSAT will be on the ground discussing all things methane.
Visit our pavilion for the full methane detection experience 🛰️
MethaneSAT retweeted
Satellite data is helping to reveal the full picture of ‘stubbornly high’ methane pollution. But as innovative missions like @MethaneSAT supported by @BezosEarthFund allow us to better see the full scale of the problem, we’ll also be able to fully scale solutions.
Our Global Methane Tracker 2025 is out!
It shows methane data & transparency are continuing to improve
But methane emissions remain stubbornly high - even though measures to tackle them are widely available and often very cost-effective
The report 👇 iea.li/4cZNOJC
MethaneSAT retweeted
🗣️ “Tackling methane leaks & flaring offers a double dividend: it alleviates pressure on tight gas markets in many parts of the world, enhancing energy security – and lowers emissions at the same time.”
IEA's @fbirol on our Global Methane Tracker 2025 ➡️ iea.li/4334X0n
MethaneSAT retweeted
📢 Methane takes center stage at #EGU25! Don’t miss this session:
"Quantification and attribution of anthropogenic methane sources through measurement: Where to target for mitigation?" with @MethaneData, EDF, @DLR_en & more.
More here @EuroGeosciences ⬇️ meetingorganizer.copernicus.…
MethaneSAT retweeted
Congratulations @MikeBloomberg & thank you for being a champion in the fight to #CutMethane, ensuring data from tools like @MethaneSAT can drive meaningful action to reduce emissions. 👏🛰️
Congratulations to our founder @MikeBloomberg on receiving @TIME's 2025 Earth Award! 🌎
This incredible honor celebrates Mike’s climate leadership and action to create a healthier planet for future generations: mikebloom.bg/425DBGq
MethaneSAT retweeted
🌎 As #CERAWeek concludes, @EnvDefenseFund Chief Scientist Steve Hamburg leaves us with a climate message of optimism:
"I believe we've developed incredibly powerful tools for addressing what needs to happen." And @MethaneSAT is a great example of that 🛰️
MethaneSAT retweeted
🛰️ @MethaneSAT data reveals methane losses in Turkmenistan, the U.S., Algeria + more. With 1,300 tonnes of methane per hour—$200K per hour worth of natural gas—vanishing into the atmosphere, reducing emissions means cutting waste & saving money.
More ⬇️ methanesat.org/project-updat…