methane management keeping methane in the pipe

methane 101

Methane is a colorless, odorless gas that comes from natural sources such as wetlands and human-driven sources, including the oil and gas industry.

Preventing and reducing methane emissions is important for a lower carbon future.

methane vs CO₂

While short-lived in the atmosphere, methane is more potent than CO₂ — 25x over a 100-year period¹.

¹ The AR4 100-year Global Warming Potential (GWP-100) assigns a GWP of 25 to convert the mass of methane to its carbon dioxide–equivalent value. 2021 Climate Change Resilience Report

a lower carbon future

We’re committed to lowering our methane emissions intensity. Chevron has seen a 53% reduction in methane intensity since 2016. See the latest findings in our new report.

forging partnerships

Chevron is co-founder of the Environmental Partnership, which has conducted over 1.2 million leak detection surveys since 2018. The Collaboratory to Advance Methane Science addresses methane emissions along the entire value chain, from production to end use.

technologies

From the surface to sky – several proactive approaches are expanding methane-detection and reduction capabilities.

trailblazing for positive change

Chevron is lowering methane emissions, and has trialed multiple advanced methane detection technologies since 2016.