United States

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United States 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).

Sector	2020	2035	2050
Biogas	156.227	161.825	163.848
Coal Mines	59.313	42.924	38.241
Oil & Gas	224.898	238.136	243.07
Other (Non-GMI)	245.297	265.147	280.13

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

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Steering Committee	4
Biogas Subcommittee	1
Coal Subcommittee	2
Oil & Gas Subcommittee	3

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