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Methane leaks from dormant wells in Canada

2025-06-08 06:44:58.968453+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

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

The national emissions estimate they arrived at—230 kilotonnes per year—is sevenfold higher than the 34 kilotonnes reported in Canada's National Inventory Report. The study was published in Environmental Science & Technology.

Of particular interest to me 'cause I know someone caught up in the drama of an Alberta well...

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