Global Gas Flaring Surges to 17-Year High

Global Gas Flaring Surges to 17-Year High

Despite big promises by oil majors to reduce gas flaring, the practice continues to be a major issue, contributing to high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and several state governments are aiming to achieve a global green transition, but decarbonising certain sectors, such as the oil industry, is proving extremely difficult. If gas flaring continues to take place, it could compromise the acceleration to …

Global gas flaring hits highest level since 2007 - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Global gas flaring surged for a second year in a row, wasting about $63 billion in lost energy and setting back efforts to manage emissions and boost energy security and access. Flaring, the practice of burning natural gas during oil extraction, reached 151 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2024, up 3 bcm from the previous year and the highest level in almost two decades. Gas flaring. Photo credit: eleonimages/Shutterstock An estimated 389 million …

Global Flaring Surges: A Stark Contrast with U.S. Progress

In the world of energy production, gas flaring—the controlled burning of excess natural gas during oil extraction—remains a persistent challenge. This practice not only wastes a valuable resource that could power homes and industries but also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide and methane. As global energy demand continues to rise, recent data reveals a troubling surge in worldwide flaring volumes. Ho…