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Natural Gas STAR Program and Methane Mitigation

EPA collaborates with oil and natural gas operators and industry stakeholders to encourage the identification and implementation of technologies and practices to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Reducing methane emissions reduces operational risk, increases efficiency, and demonstrates company concern for the environment, with benefits spanning from climate change to air quality improvements to conservation of a non-renewable energy resource. Through the Natural Gas STAR Program, EPA facilitates technology transfer and implementation workshops and webinars, shares technical resources, and collaborates with oil and gas operators.

  • Methane Mitigation Technologies

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    Learn about key methane emission sources in the oil and gas industry as well as technologies and practices that can be used to reduce methane emissions from these sources.

    Learn more about mitigation technologies
  • 30 Years of Impact

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    Learn about nearly 30 years of methane reductions and technology transfer through EPA’s Voluntary Partnerships with industry.

    Celebrate 30 years of partnerships
  • Equipment and Service Providers Directory

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    View a list of equipment and service providers that can facilitate methane emission reductions from oil and gas operations.

    View the directory
  • Videos about Methane

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    View videos about methane emissions in the oil and gas industry.

    View the videos
  • Technical Presentations

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    View technical presentations from Natural Gas STAR events.

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  • Activities Around the World

    GMI Partner Countries

    Learn about what countries and international groups are doing to mitigate methane emissions.

    Learn about global actions

Learn More about Methane at EPA

To learn more about methane, visit EPA's Overview of Greenhouse Gases page. For more information about methane emissions in the natural gas industry, see the Annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks sections on Natural Gas Systems.

Natural Gas STAR Program

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  • Natural Gas STAR Program and Methane Mitigation
    • Mitigation Technologies
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      • Methane Challenge Partnership (2016 – 2024)
      • Natural Gas STAR Partnership (1993 – 2022)
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Last updated on January 15, 2025
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