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Methane emissions from fossil fuel operations for top eight emitters and from abandoned facilities globally, 2024

Last updated 14 Mar 2025

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Emissions from abandoned facilities are not included in fossil fuel operations. Abandoned facilities refer to facilities that have been closed and where there are no plans to restart production.

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