Leading methane action since 2004

The Global Methane Initiative (GMI) is an international public-private partnership focused on reducing barriers to the recovery and use of methane as a valuable energy source. GMI provides technical support to deploy methane-to-energy projects around the world that enable Partner Countries to launch methane recovery and use projects. GMI focuses on three key sectors: Oil and Gas, Biogas, and Coal Mines.

  • Identifying opportunities for emissions reductions
  • Fostering best practices and effective policies
  • Sharing technical resources and strategies
  • Increasing capacity and skills to address methane
  • Hosting webinars and collaborative events
Oil & Gas Sector

Oil & Gas Sector

Methane emissions from oil and natural gas systems result from both normal operations and system disruptions. These emissions can be cost-effectively reduced by upgrading technologies or equipment, and by improving operations.

Oil & Gas Sector Statement of Purpose
Oil & Gas Subcommittee
Statement of Purpose

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Biogas Sector

Biogas Sector

Biogas produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic material can be treated to create pipeline-quality natural gas, used directly as a cooking fuel, used to generate electricity, and captured on-site to provide heat and power.

Biogas Sector Statement of Purpose
Biogas Subcommittee
Statement of Purpose

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Coal Mines Sector

Coal Mines Sector

Removing fugitive methane gas from underground coal mines and using it in profitable and practical ways can improve worker safety, enhance mine productivity, increase revenues, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Coal Mines Sector Statement of Purpose
Coal Mines Subcommittee
Statement of Purpose

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Global Methane Initiative (GMI)
Leading methane action since 2004