Massive methane leaks in Permian Basin threaten climate goals
Massive amounts of methane are venting into the atmosphere from oil and gas operations across the Permian Basin, new aerial surveys show.
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Massive amounts of methane are venting into the atmosphere from oil and gas operations across the Permian Basin, new aerial surveys show.
LENORAH, Texas (AP) — To the naked eye, the Mako Compressor Station outside the dusty West Texas crossroads of Lenorah appears unremarkable, similar to tens of thousands of oil and gas operations scattered throughout the oil-rich Permian Basin.
There's now nearly three times as much methane in the air than there was before industrial times. The year 2021 saw the worst single increase ever.
To the naked eye, the Mako Compressor Station outside the dusty West Texas crossroads of Lenorah appears unremarkable, similar to tens of thousands of oil
New aerial surveys show that massive amounts of methane are venting into the atmosphere from oil and gas operations across the Permian Basin