Energy Digital August 2026 | Page 14

STATISTICS

WRITTEN BY: JAMES DARLEY

ONE THIRD

Methane’ s contribution to global warming, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ warnings at London Climate Action Week

70 % 5, 000 +

The amount of oil and gas methane emissions that can be eliminated with existing technology

The number of methane alerts the UN issued in 2025, across 33 countries. The global response rate was just 12 %

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