Global methane emissions from fossil fuels by fuel and segment, 2000-2025

Last updated 23 Apr 2026

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IEA estimates based on measured, satellite, and inferred data (see Documentation for further information).

Notes

Satellite-detected large emissions events and abandoned facilities include oil, gas, and coal sectors. Satellite-detected large emissions events exceed 1 tonne per hour and conservatively scaled to annual estimates for regions with at least 10 days of observation coverage.

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