Partner Countries

Japan

Joined GMI in 2004



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GMI Delegates

Coal Subcommittee1
Oil & Gas Subcommittee2

GMI Project Sites

The map shows locations where GMI and our Partners have worked to reduce barriers to the recovery and use of methane as a clean energy source. Click on a site to learn more. The placement of map icons is approximate; the zoom-in feature is limited to avoid misrepresentations.

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Global Methane Challenge Stories

The Global Methane Challenge is an international campaign to catalyze ambitious action around the world to reduce methane emissions and highlight policies and technologies being used to recover and use methane. Explore the stories to the right or visit the Global Methane Challenge website to learn more.

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Biogas Coal Oil & Gas Cross-Sector

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi


The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) is committed to contributing innovative scientific and technical education and research to India and the world and serving as a valuable biogas resource for industry and society.


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La Fran�aise de l�Energie


La Fran�aise de l�Energie (LFDE) assessed and identified practical options to recover and utilize the gas from Northern France�s abandoned coal mines. Annual methane emissions reductions for LFDE�s project are estimated at 602,000 TCO2e.


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UNEP: Global Methane Alliance
The GMA gathers international organizations, non-governmental organizations, financing institutions, and oil and gas companies to support countries in setting ambitious methane reduction targets for the oil and gas industry.
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International Collaboration to Address Methane Emissions


Environment and Climate Change Canada is working to establish collaborative relationships with several international partners, including Vietnam, Senegal, C�te d�Ivoire, Chile, China, and Mexico.


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Japan Methane Emissions Summary

The table and charts provides estimate for projected methane emissions within the industry sectors targeted by GMI (biogas, coal mines, and oil & gas) from 2020-2050. Data are presented in million metric tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e).

Sector202020352050
Biogas5.3064.4993.892
Coal Mines0.4920.4920.492
Oil & Gas0.2820.3280.398
Other (Non-GMI)23.90522.10420.634

Source: Global Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation Potential: 2015-2050, U.S. EPA

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