Non-producing oil and gas wells emit microbial methane at rates 1,000 times higher than previously estimated
April 09, 2026
April 09, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 9 -- McGill University posted the following news release:
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Non-producing oil and gas wells emit microbial methane at rates 1,000 times higher than previously estimated
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Microbial methane leaking from non-producing oil and gas wells is being emitted at rates about 1,000 times higher than previously estimated, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.
"Methane is a powerful gre . . .
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Non-producing oil and gas wells emit microbial methane at rates 1,000 times higher than previously estimated
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Microbial methane leaking from non-producing oil and gas wells is being emitted at rates about 1,000 times higher than previously estimated, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.
"Methane is a powerful gre . . .