Efficient, economical solutions to mitigate methane emissions.
Why we exist
Advancing smart policies for a very solvable problem.
The Center for Methane Emissions Solutions (CMES) is a member network of innovative solution providers. We work with state and federal governments to create smart, common-sense practices to stop wasting valuable gas—believing oil and gas companies can be good environmental stewards while having more product to sell.
#### What we advocate for
## The fact-check on fuel.
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# 75%
Of methane emissions could be reduced at no cost to the global oil and gas industry.
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# $4.2 billion
Worth of natural gas is wasted in a single year—enough to power 22 million homes.
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# 80X
Methane is a greenhouse gas 80X more potent than CO2.
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# 0%
Oil and gas companies can reduce methane emissions through approaches that are cost neutral or even financially beneficial.
Who we serve
Protecting domestic supply at every point in the production process.
Valve repair
BLIPS
Drones & helicopters
INFRARED
CAMERAS
FLARING
OPTICAL
IMAGING
LASER
DETECTION
Fugitive
emission
leak detection
Solar-powered chemical
injection
Vent gas capture
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS
Furthering the methane mitigation sector at the state and federal level.
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Political intelligence
We serve as a voice for the methane mitigation industry, ensuring tech has a seat at the table for both state and federal policymaking.
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Public policy and advocacy
We conduct state- and nation-wide industry analysis, understanding how policies directly impact your business.
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Information sharing
We provide committee testimony on behalf of member companies, influencing state and federal decision making.
WHAT WE ANALYZE
Tracking the local impact to a global problem.
Texas leads the country in methane emission employee locations
In 2023, the state released an astounding $1.5B of gas—enough to serve every Texas household for three years.
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Pennsylvania’s methane mitigation sector grows 22% in three years
As the second-largest producer of natural gas in the U.S., PA is growing methane mitigation—now housing 22 companies and 50+ employee locations.
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Louisiana loses $16M of methane in a single year
Fortunately, local economies have invested in 32 facilities across the state to reduce emissions and create sustainable, good-paying jobs.
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