Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests

Methane emissions from Canada's non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The findings spotlight a major gap in the country's official greenhouse gas inventory and raise urgent questions about how methane leaks are monitored, reported and managed.

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven

A few unplugged gas wells are doing most of the damage, and targeting them would be an efficient way to reduce emissions of this potent greenhouse gas, researcher says Methane emissions from Canada’s non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The findings spotlight a major gap in the country’s official greenhouse gas inventory and ra…