EnergyCC

Convening industry networks for climate change solutions

EnergyCC works collaboratively with public, private, and civil society organisations on the energy transition. In 2019, EnergyCC developed a methodology to reduce methane emissions from the energy sector. The peer-reviewed publications demonstrate how 60+ producing countries can decarbonize their operations by reducing wasted hydrocarbon natural gas from flaring and venting. Benefits are win-win-win: energy security, energy access, improved health, additional government revenues, climate. Owners and operators of oil and gas assets need to be engaged in these solutions.

See for an overview of our work:
https://energycc.com/blogs/opportunities-to-reduce-methane-emissions-from-oil-and-gas-operations.html

Working together to support the Paris Climate Agreement, EnergyCC catalyses the energy industry, investors, development partners, civil society organisations to significantly scale up action.

Address risks to energy assets and supply chains, including adaption to mitigate risks frrom climate change
Utilise a scientific data-driven approach using satellite technnologies to idenitfy super-emiiters globally and provide transparency to stakeholders
Optimise energy efficiency and reduce emissions of large industry assets, with participation of both the financial and insurance sectors
Seek multipliers for solutions to improve the performance of energy projects
Enhance and accelerate learning through sharing of practical examples identified by the respective networks of best / failed practices across industries. Build on the respective strengths of each stakeholder
- Utilise the deep engineering expertise from asset operators
- Create solutions at the scale needed to meet the Paris climate targets through our networks
- Investors have funds but need decision-ready projects to implement solutions
This cross-sector industry learning platform creates new business opportunities with benefits for jobs, risk mitigation, asset optimisation, community health, supporting regulatory frameworks for new investments
Deploying our global networks and utilising satellite technologies to measure emissions, we aim to apply our solutions globally

“We need to scale up industry action on the Paris Agreement (COP21). I strongly support EnergyCC’s efforts to link up already existing industry organisations with investors. This will speed up learning across industries by sharing practical examples and policy frameworks. EnergyCC is an important enabler in replicating and scaling up joint industry projects to support the Paris Agreement.”

– Sir Mark Moody-Stuart

Quick Facts

2023 satellite data show global gas flaring increased by 10.7 bcm, to more than 161 bcm, a level not seen since 2006. This increase is the largest increase since 2003 and is caused mostly (77%) by three countries: Russia (+3.5 Bcm), Iran (+3.1 Bcm), and USA (+1.7 Bcm), being the largest, second largest and fourth largest flaring countries.. Hence, the global largest emitters are also the ones that keep emitting more.

2023 global gas flaring increased again (and significantly), July 2024

2019 estimates from satellite data show global gas flaring increased to levels not seen in more than a decade, to 150 billion cubic meters (bcm), equivalent to the total annual gas consumption of Sub-Saharan Africa. The 3% rise, from 145 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2018 to 150 bcm in 2019, was mainly due to increases in three countries: the United States (up by 23%), Venezuela (up by 16%), and Russia (up by 9%).

2019 Global Gas Flaring Jumps to Levels Last Seen in 2009, The World Bank, GGFR, August 2020

A study comparing the relative climate impact of gas-fired power versus coal-fired power as a function of methane emissions concludes that natural gas is only better for the climate, if total methane emissions along the gas supply chain are less than 3.2%. IEA methane release data indicates that in 2019, 3.8% of produced natural gas was lost due to venting or leaks,

IEA, PNAS on methane emissions, July 2020

DNV GL's global energy transition outlook 2019 forecasts that by 2025 energy related emissions will peak and in 2030 energy demand will plateau due to efficiencies from pervasive electrification; in 2050, fossil fuel supply is half of total energy demand, with share of natural gas share rising to 29%. While 1.5 ^oC carbon budget is exhausted in 2028, global climate change will see ~2.4 ^oC temperature rise by the end of the century, unless the reduced share of GDP spent on energy is used to significantly reduce net emissions further.

DNV GL - Energy Transition Outlook 2019, September 2019

Deployment of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) will not be optional in implementing the Paris Agreement, but the current rate of progress is falling short of what is required to achieve climate goals

Speeding up Carbon Capture and Storage needed to meet climate goals, International Energy Agency, November 2016

About 100 companies have been responsible for about 71% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions since 1988

CDP, September 2017

Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will set a new record in 2017 on the back of a robust 8.8% growth – the fastest since 2011

LNG Trade in 2017 to Grow Fastest Since 2011 on Low Prices, Lack of Nuclear Power and Rising Supply Capacity, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, September 2017

The shale boom has helped natural gas eclipse coal in America’s power mix in 2016 and it is the only fuel apart from renewables where output is rising

The Energy Market’s Facts Of Life, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, August 2017

At the end of 2016, more than 24% of global electricity was produced by renewables, with capacity rising 10% at much lower cost in 2016

‘Spectacular’ drop in renewable energy costs leads to record global boost, The Guardian, June 2017

Global fossil fuel subsidies, although declined from US$500 bln in 2014 to US$325 bln in 2015 are still more than twice the subsidies for renewables (US$150 bln)

World Energy Outlook 2016 - Executive Summary, International Energy Agency, November 2016

A 2015 study found that air pollution in China is responsible for more than 4,000 deaths per day

Rohde Robert A., and Richard A Muller: Air Pollution in China, Mapping of Concentrations and Sources. PLoS ONE Vol 10, No 8, August 2015

In 2015, advanced energy employs 2.7 million workers in the US, nearly twice as many jobs as building construction, significantly more than agriculture and mining, and equal to supermarkets and grocery stores

Advanced Energy Perspectives, May 2016

Latest Blog

How a performance-based methane rebate system could work to create incentives for operators

Oct 01, 2026 • Oil & Gas Industry

A performance-based fiscal element (e.g. methane rebate fee) should be designed to make gas capture more profitable than flaring

Solutions exist today: a comprehensive emissions reduction framework

Sep 28, 2026 • Oil & Gas Industry

EnergyCC developed a four-point approach, combining: measurement, transparency, fiscal / regulatory measures, and gas monetisation to reduce emissions.