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Satellite data show declining methane emissions in Uinta Basin even as production rises, researcher says
Summary
Dr. Seth Lyman presented satellite- and ground-based analyses that show Uinta Basin methane emissions fell sharply in 2024 and that emissions per unit of energy produced declined from about 5% in 2013 to roughly 1.5% in 2024, though he said total emissions still matter for ozone formation.
Dr. Seth Lyman, representing the Uinta Basin Ozone Working Group and the Bingham Research Center, told the Collaborative that methane emissions in the Uinta Basin have declined overall since 2013 and fell to a basin low in 2024 despite increased oil and gas production. "Methane actually is not very important for making ozone," Lyman said, but he added that methane is useful as a satellite-detectable…
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