A newly released study by America’s Natural GasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. Alliance (ANGA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) reveals that methaneMethane, commonly known as natural gas is the most common hydrocarbon gas. It is colorless and naturally odorless, and burns efficiently without many by products. emissions from hydraulic fracturingRefers to a method used by producers to extract more natural gas from a well by opening up rock formations using hydraulic or explosive force.Refers to a method used by producers to extract more natural gas from a well by opening up rock formations using hydraulic or explosive force. are at least 50% less than what the Environmental Protection AgencyFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment. (EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment.) had originally calculated. This study takes the “most comprehensive look to date at the issue, analyzing data from nearly 20% of all U.S. natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum.-producing wells – a sample size more than 10 times larger than EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment.’s,” according to the ANGA press release.

Greenhouse gas emissions are up to 86% lower than estimated by the EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment.. ANGA Executive Vice President Tom Amontree calls the EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment.’s estimates “vastly exaggerated.” “It is our hope that all stakeholders who aim for credible, science-based decision making and dialogue will take note of these findings and more fully consider the vast potential of this cleaner American energy source,” says Amontree.

The study also found that methaneMethane, commonly known as natural gas is the most common hydrocarbon gas. It is colorless and naturally odorless, and burns efficiently without many by products. emissions from refractured wells are 72% lower than EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment. estimates. The study was taken after EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment., in 2011, introduced some new calculation systems for estimating the amount of methaneMethane, commonly known as natural gas is the most common hydrocarbon gas. It is colorless and naturally odorless, and burns efficiently without many by products. emissions from natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. operations. “For both power generation and transportation, natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. is a far cleaner alternative,” says Amontree. “This study confirms for policymakers and the public that the production process does not negate those benefits,” he added.

API Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Director Howard Feldman was also pleased with the results. “Our new report provides the best, most comprehensive estimate of methaneMethane, commonly known as natural gas is the most common hydrocarbon gas. It is colorless and naturally odorless, and burns efficiently without many by products. emissions for U.S. natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. production,” says Feldman. “The API-ANGA emissions estimate, which is half EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment.’s estimate, is more accurate because it’s based on emissions from 91,000 wells operated by 20 wells,” continued Feldman.

Inaccurate reports like the one from EPAFederal agency that regulates industrial impacts on the environment. do not help the ShaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is the most frequently occurring sedimentary rock. industry’s case, with all of the controversy already surrounding ShaleA fine grained sedimentary rock composed mostly of consolidated clay or mud. Shale is the most frequently occurring sedimentary rock. drilling. Natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. producers are committed to developing abundant American natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. safely and responsibly. Safety measures are taken to ensure protection of the environment, improve air quality, as well as to create jobs and promote U.S. energy security. What can now be made obviously clear from this new study is that natural gasA naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gases beneath the earth’s surface – often in association with petroleum. producers are clearly working to make sure that our environment is well-protected, particularly as it relates to air quality limiting overall emissions. Hopefully, as science continues to advance, and time progesses, more studies revealing more realistic numbers and percentages will become available to the public.