Methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector in North America, 2025

Last updated 4 May 2026

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

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Methane intensity is calculated in energy terms as emissions from upstream operations divided by marketed fuel production volume, assuming methane has an energy density of 55 megajoules per kilogram (MJ/kg).

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