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- Satellite Launched Can Detect Methane From Oil and Gas Systems (PDF) (1 pg, 604K, About PDF)
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently launched the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite, also known as GOSAT, on January 23, 2009. This significant event marks the launch of the first satellite dedicated to measuring greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, from space.
- EPA Welcomes GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. to Natural Gas STAR International (PDF) (1 pg, 462K, About PDF)
EPA and Poland's natural gas transmission company, GAZ-SYSTEM S.A., recently signed an agreement to work together on reducing methane emissions. GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. headquartered in Warsaw, is a state company that operates Poland's domestic gas transportation pipelines.
- EPA Recognizes Oil and Gas Industry Partners for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Efforts - October 24, 2007 This EPA press release announces the 2007 Natural Gas STAR award winners and recognizes new partners.
- India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) joins Natural Gas STAR International - August 14, 2007 U.S. EPA and India's largest oil producer signed an agreement to take joint action to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has become the eighth partner to join EPA's Natural Gas STAR International. In joining the Program, ONGC is demonstrating leadership by committing to work with the EPA to identify and implement cost-effective methane emission reduction projects and to report their successes to EPA.
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