Rome, 11 June. (askanews) – From 1990 to 2021, fugitive emissions in the gas supply chain have reduced by 66%, compared to an increase in gas transported and distributed by 53%. In Italy, emissions from the natural gas supply chain represent only 7% of national methane emissions (45% are linked to agriculture and 39% to waste) and 0.8% of national greenhouse gas emissions. This is also due to the mitigation actions implemented by Italian companies.
Proxigas (National Association of Gas Industrialists) released these data in a post on Linkedin following participation in the conference “Italy hub of climate change and gas waste” organized by Legambiente live on Youtube.
Proxigas – we read in a press release – promote the dissemination of ever greater information and sensitivity towards the issue of fugitive methane emissions. These represent a line of intervention on which our industry is very committed to making the use of gas increasingly sustainable.
Italian companies are considered examples of excellence globally. Our main associates – continues the note – have joined the voluntary initiative of the Ogmp 2.0 Protocol – an emissions reporting system promoted by the United Nations – earning the award to companies that stand out for the completeness of the reporting of their emissions methane and reduction targets (the so-called Gold Standard).
This is a global challenge, in which our industry can play a leading role, enhancing skills and experience.
