California's Oil and Gas Methane Regulation Leads to Significant Leak Reductions
A study looked at leak detection and repair programs in California's oil and gas facilities. They found that the number of leaks decreased over two years, even though more components were surveyed. Large leaks accounted for most of the emissions, showing the importance of frequent surveys. The surveys helped reduce methane emissions by approximately 9% in 2018 and 4% in 2019. This data can help other places reduce emissions from oil and gas facilities.