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https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsyl...ide-new-estimates-of-marcellus-methane-leaks/
Advanced on-the-ground emissions studies, like one recently published by University of Texas at Austin researchers, also help identify specific sources of leaks to fix. The UT study found that methane leaks during natural gas extraction are in line with the EPA’s current estimate for that portion of the natural gas system. But the researchers found that emissions during well completions were much lower than EPA estimates (in part because most sites captured or controlled emissions to meet new regulations) while gas leaks from valves and other equipment on well pads were much higher.
David Allen, the study’s lead author, said a small fraction of the total number of valves leaked enough to dominate the emissions for that type of equipment, for example.
“These are complex sectors involving lots and lots of different sources,” he said. “What are the emissions coming from each of these individual sources? Which of these sources are most important?”
Lets hope so. I haven't had a good unicorn steak in ages.Oh but wind and solar will get BETTER over time.. Efficiencies will improve, bad effects will be mitgated, and Unicorns will flock to them..
So -- when it's some other new technology --- it's just evil.. Won't be solved. Is KILLING the planet..
https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsyl...ide-new-estimates-of-marcellus-methane-leaks/
Advanced on-the-ground emissions studies, like one recently published by University of Texas at Austin researchers, also help identify specific sources of leaks to fix. The UT study found that methane leaks during natural gas extraction are in line with the EPAs current estimate for that portion of the natural gas system. But the researchers found that emissions during well completions were much lower than EPA estimates (in part because most sites captured or controlled emissions to meet new regulations) while gas leaks from valves and other equipment on well pads were much higher.
David Allen, the studys lead author, said a small fraction of the total number of valves leaked enough to dominate the emissions for that type of equipment, for example.
These are complex sectors involving lots and lots of different sources, he said. What are the emissions coming from each of these individual sources? Which of these sources are most important?
