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methane super-emitters

Discover 2 articles exploring methane super-emitters, from foundational concepts to advanced strategies and real-world applications.

Space & Earth ObservationData Story
12 min read·

Data story: Global methane detections from space — what satellite data reveals about unreported emissions

Analyzes satellite methane detection data showing that actual emissions from oil and gas operations are 50–80% higher than national inventories report. EMIT has flagged 750+ super-emitters since August 2022, while TROPOMI data reveals Turkmenistan, the US Permian Basin, and Iraqi Kurdistan as persistent hotspots. Tracks detection volumes, regional patterns, and closure rates.

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Space & Earth ObservationDeep Dive
12 min read·

Deep dive: Satellite-based emissions monitoring and MRV — from detection to enforcement

Examines how satellite MRV is reshaping emissions accountability: MethaneSAT maps emissions across entire oil and gas basins at 100 m × 400 m resolution, while EMIT on the ISS has identified 750+ methane super-emitters since 2022. Explores data fusion challenges, regulatory integration gaps, and the path from voluntary transparency to mandatory verification.

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