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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