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06/11/2024
Rextag Exclusive: According to the latest data analysis from Rextag Energy DataLink, a substantial natural gas emission event was identified on April 9, 2024. Using satellite technology provided by Carbon Mapper, the data indicates an emission rate of approximately 37,000 kg per hour, equivalent to almost 2 BCF per hour. This event is the largest recorded at any oil and gas facility in the database since 2016. While the complete duration of the event is undetermined, assuming it lasted for only an hour, the leaked natural gas is so massive that it's worth putting into perspective.
A leak of 37,000 kg of methane per hour, is equivalent to:
- Powering 40,000 homes for a year.
- The emissions created by 2 Million cars for a year.
- The equivalent emissions of 9 Million tons of CO2.
- Approximately a year's worth of emission for 9 gas-fired power plants.
The emission originated from the Gazprom-operated Krasnodar Krai-Serpukhov Gas Pipeline near the Krasnodar and Rostov border in Russia, at a small facility installed as part of an expansion project completed in early 2015 that appears to be a small metering or pipeline servicing station. This pipeline segment is part of a multiple line right-of-way that serves the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines, both of which export Russian gas to Turkey.
As of the time of this writing, Rextag has not received any comments from Gazprom regarding the nature and extent of this event. Due to the ongoing conflict in the region, conducting further investigations to clarify the causes of this incident is challenging. Although there is no evidence to suggest that the leak is a result of damage from the conflict, whose front line is approximately 100 miles away, it is important to note that this area, being a conflict zone, is at a high risk of infrastructure damage.
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This Methane/CO2 Dataset, provided in partnership with Carbon Mapper, is now available on Rextag Energy DataLink, where users can search methane and CO2 emissions in relation to known energy infrastructure assets. This platform offers relevant environmental monitoring tools and is an essential resource for anyone in the energy sector or regulation looking to stay informed and manage environmental impacts proactively.
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