Research suggests methane emissions in Alberta, Saskatchewan almost four times more than has been reported to government
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government.
Johnson and his colleagues used the latest airborne technology as well as ground-based sensors to measure methane emissions from 962 heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan that use the so-called CHOPS technology, which uses sand to help force oil to the surface. Getting an accurate handle on how much methane industry releases to the atmosphere is important for a couple reasons, Johnson said.
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