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Gas Flaring and Methane Reduction
ENERGY

Gas Flaring and Methane Reduction

Every year, billions of cubic meters of natural gas are flared, vented or leak (fugitive methane emissions) from oil and gas operations around the world. This not only wastes money and a valuable natural resource, it also releases harmful emissions. The World Bank works to end routine flaring and reduce methane emissions, turning waste into economic development.
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Transforming Oil and Gas Operations to Curb Flaring and Methane emissions
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/gasflaringreduction/publication/gfmr-annual-progress-report-2025
GFMR’s first Annual Progress Report highlights how in one year the Partnership has transitioned from inception to impact.
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OUR APPROACH TO
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GLOBAL FLARING AND METHANE REDUCTION
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Strategy
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RESEARCH
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& PUBLICATIONS
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More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=flaring
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PUBLICATION
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GFMR Annual Progress Report: Fiscal Year 2025
GFMR Annual Progress Report: Fiscal Year 2025
GFMR’s first Annual Progress Report highlights how in just one year the Partnership has transitioned from Inception to impact.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/gasflaringreduction/publication/gfmr-annual-progress-report-2025
Read Full Report
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/gasflaringreduction/publication/gfmr-annual-progress-report-2025
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Global Gas Flaring Tracker
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Global Gas Flaring Tracker
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Global Gas Flaring and Venting Regulations
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Global Gas Flaring and Venting Regulations
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Financing Solutions to Reduce Flaring and Methane Emissions
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/gasflaringreduction/publication/financing-solutions-to-reduce-natural-gas-flaring-and-methane-emissions
Financing Solutions to Reduce Flaring and Methane Emissions
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MORE ON
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GAS FLARING AND METHANE REDUCTION
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Zero Routine Flaring by 2030 (ZRF) Initiative
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/zero-routine-flaring-by-2030
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Zero Routine Flaring by 2030 (ZRF) Initiative
See all Projects
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Global Gas Flaring Hits Highest Level Since 2007, Undermining Energy Security, Access, and Emissions Goals
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/07/18/global-gas-flaring-hits-highest-level-since-2007-undermining-energy-security-access-and-emissions-goals
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Global Gas Flaring Hits Highest Level Since 2007, Undermining Energy Security, Access, and Emissions Goals
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Transforming Oil and Gas Operations to Curb Flaring and Methane emissions
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Transforming Oil and Gas Operations to Curb Flaring and Methane emissions
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OUR PARTNERS
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IN GAS FLARING AND METHANE REDUCTION
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  • Norway
  • the United Arab Emirates
  • the United States
  • bp
  • Eni
  • Equinor
  • Occidental (Oxy)
  • Shell
  • TotalEnergies
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