3项温室气体自愿减排项目方法学发布

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Energy Administration of China have jointly released three methodologies for voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects targeting offshore and onshore oil and gas fields, marking the first expansion of the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market to the oil and gas extraction sector [1] Group 1: Methane Emission Management - Methane is the second-largest greenhouse gas globally and is a key focus for the international community in addressing climate change [1] - The oil and gas extraction process generates significant amounts of methane, which are often directly emitted or burned due to technical and cost constraints, leading to greenhouse gas emissions and energy waste [1] Group 2: Methodology Objectives - The newly released methodologies aim to guide companies in improving their handling of methane by converting it into usable clean energy [1] - The methodologies are designed to enhance environmental and economic benefits by promoting the synergy of carbon reduction, pollution reduction, and resource recovery [1] Group 3: Implementation and Future Steps - The design of the methodologies draws on mature experiences from international voluntary emission reduction mechanisms while considering the realities of China's oil and gas industry, enhancing the operability of project development and subsequent regulation [1] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment will accelerate the establishment of a voluntary emission reduction methodology system to achieve comprehensive coverage in key areas and promote the development of reduction projects, guiding social capital towards areas with significant reduction potential and comprehensive benefits [1]