B.C. meets methane emissions early, while still growing oil and gas production - The Environment Journal

B.C. meets methane emissions early, while still growing oil and gas production - The Environment Journal

British Columbia is the first jurisdiction in Canada to have met its 2025 oil and gas methane emissions reduction target, doing so two years ahead of schedule, according to new analysis from the Pembina Institute. Notably, B.C. has achieved this while also growing oil and natural gas production, highlighting the fact that stringent methane regulations do not undermine the industry’s ability to operate. In fact, given the rising global trend of g…