Boost energy security and cut methane emissions by reducing gas flaring and venting Riccardo Puliti October 06, 2022 This page in: English Français Español العربية 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/boost-energy-security-and-cut-methane-emissions-reducing-gas-flaring-and-venting Geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine have upended the global energy landscape. This has forced many countries to make difficult decisions to ensure they have secure energy supplies while also accelerating the uptake of renewable sources of energy. One clear solution that can boost energy security —while significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions and expanding energy access in developing countries—is using the gas currently being flared and vented around the world, so called “associated gas.” The volume of associated gas flared...