07/05/2025 (Agence Europe) – According to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on Wednesday 7 May, methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector exceeded 120 million tonnes in 2024, approaching a record set in 2019. The IEA warns in particular against record leaks in 2024 from oil and gas installations detected by satellites. In addition, the report reveals that abandoned oil and gas wells, and coal mines together contributed around 8 million tonnes to global methane emissions last year. It also points out that with existing technologies, around 70% of annual methane emissions from the energy sector could be avoided. In particular, the Agency highlights the EU’s efforts to improve transparency with regard to these emissions, particularly in the context of its ‘methane’ regulation adopted in 2024 (see EUROPE 13453/26). (PLD)