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Story summary
- In 2025, satellite data show large methane leaks at oil and gas facilities, centered in Turkmenistan, Texas, Venezuela, and Iran.
- The UCLA Stop Methane Project identified 4,400 significant plumes, with Texas hosting nine of the ten worst leaks.
- Experts say addressing these emissions is urgent because methane accounts for about 25% of global heating.
- The European Union is implementing strict methane limits for imported gas to push operators toward accountability.
