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U.S. Government's International Methane Mitigation Activities:
2016 Accomplishments
Annual Highlights from U.S.-Supported Methane Mitigation and Recovery around the World
United States' International Methane Mitigation and Funding
The U.S. Government provides key support and leadership
for the Global Methane Initiative (GMI) and the Climate and
Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), especially through activities
led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and Department of State. These efforts have supported
identification and implementation of more than 1,100
methane mitigation projects since 2005. In 2016, these
projects reduced methane emissions of over 40 million
tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MMTCO2E). GMI efforts have
identified a "pipeline" of additional mitigation projects,
with an estimated cumulative potential to reduce another
430 MMTCO2E. These activities benefit the United States
because they create opportunities for U.S. businesses
and investors and support U.S. diplomatic efforts.
Since 2005, U.S. Government funding for methane mitigating
activities has totaled over $90 million. This funding provides
technical assessments, information exchange on best
practices on methane management, and overall partnership
activities. This support has helped leverage close to $590
million from other multilateral and international sources (Fig. 2).
Figure 2, U.S. Government Funding and Leveraged
Funding, FY 2005-FY 2016
Total U.S.
Government
Funding
Leveraged
Funding
$93.3 million
$589.9 million
Figure 1. Annual Methane Emission Reductions from
U.S.-supported Projects
Actual Emission Reductions
Potential Emission Reductions
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Note: These data represent the best available yet .conservative-Estimates; of emission reduc-
tions from projects to which the U.S. Government has contributed. In 2016, methodological
updates t-o improve consistency across sectors resulted in more conservative estimates;
Figure 3. U.S. Expenditures by Activity, FY 2016
Partnership Support
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U.S. Government's International Methane Mitigation Activities
Methane Mitigation Activities
In 2016, U.S. Government efforts facilitated implementation and identification
of projects mitigating emissions of methane from agriculture, coal, municipal
solid waste, oil and gas, and wastewater through various activities, such as:
• 8 pre-feasibility studies to support methane mitigation projects in municipal
solid waste
• 12 workshops and trainings on best practices in methane management in
wastewater, municipal solid waste, and coal mine methane
• 1 measurement study of methane reduction opportunities in oil and gas
1 country-specific tool to assist with decisions on data and
collection of municipal solid waste
14 scoping missions to landfills and other urban waste sites
to learn about operations, identify challenges, discuss best
practices, and offer recommendations
2 technical publications on coal mine methane mitigation
Numerous outreach events, meetings, conferences, and
technical discussions on methane management across
five sectors
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Methane Recovery from Jojutla, Mazatepec
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Project Highlights
Ripple Effects in Agriculture: In 2016, EPA followed up
with over 50 individuals in the Philippines as a culmination
of GMI train-the-trainer sessions EPA held previously (2010-
2012). That work led to many tangible outcomes. Trainees
have since constructed more than 500 anaerobic digesters
across the Philippines and conducted training workshops
on anaerobic digestion with more than 300 participants
to build awareness and demand for new projects. Among
other things, project partners are developing a standard operation and maintenance manual for biogas plants,
developing pre-fabricated biogas digesters, and creating a display unit of a biogas digester made from fiberglass.
Leading New Initiatives in Oil and Gas: The U.S. Government took a leadership role
in supporting a new international public-private partnership under the CC.AC: the Oil
and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP). As of 2017, the OGMP has 10 Partner companies,
representing about 12.5% of world oil and gas production, that are focused on reducing
methane emissions from their operations in a transparent manner. Applying the
experience gained from decades' worth of managing oil and gas voluntary emissions
reporting, EPA led efforts to develop the reporting structure for the OGMP and ensured
the first-year public reports were successfully finalized. These reports highlighted
companies' efforts to inventory and address 9 key sources across their operations.
A Pre-feasibility Assessment for a Biogas Project:
EPA is supporting the municipality of Naucalpan, Mexico, in
evaluating feasibility of a project that would treat organic waste
in an anaerobic digester to produce biogas for electricity
generation. The project would help (1) reduce methane
emissions by diverting organic waste from the landfill; (2)
reduce the cost of transporting the municipality's waste by
treating it in a closer location; and (3) provide a source of clean
energy. EPA first engaged with the municipality at the 2016
Global Methane Forum in Washington, DC, under the auspices
of GMI and CCAC Municipal Solid Waste Initiative. In addition
to the pre-feasibility assessment, EPA assisted the municipality
in developing a project implementation roadmap and stakeholder engagement that involved three workshops. Moving
forward, EPA plans to conduct additional technical analyses (e.g., a waste characterization study), hold trainings on
best practices, evaluate financial "readiness," and develop guidance for procuring services from the private sector.
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Maximizing Methane Capture in the Coal Sector:
In 2016, EPA collaborated with coal mine partners in
Katowice, Poland, at JastrzQbska Spotka WQglowa SA
"Pniowek" mine, to develop a roadmap for implementing
recommendations from a U.S.-funded pre-feasibility study.
EPA provided technical assistance to improve design
of the in mine directional drilling program to maximize
methane drainage for capture and use, including examining
optimal well placement and spacing, gas and water gathering and collection design, piping, and gas utilization options.
Pniowek mine has since implemented several of the study's recommendations, which will be instrumental for achieving
1,000+ meter long horizontal gob holes in the mine and improving the mine's methane drainage program. Such a
program will improve safety and reduce methane emissions of neighboring mines with similar gassy conditions.
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About the Global Methane Initiative
GMI is an international voluntary partnership focused on
cost-effective, near-term recovery and use of methane
as a clean energy source from five sectors: agriculture, coal
mines, oil and gas, municipal solid waste, and wastewater. The
U.S. Government, through EPA and Department of State, provides
extensive technical leadership and expertise across all five sectors,
and serves as the secretariat (Administrative Support Group or ASG)
for the entire initiative1, GMI provides a framework for the United States,
to collaborate with many countries and with multilateral organizations,
including CCACand UNECE.
www.globalmethane.org
About the Climate and Clean Air Coalition www.ccacoalition.org
CCAC is a voluntary partnership committed to improving air quality and reducing emissions of methane, black carbon, and
hydrofluorocarbons. CCAC comprises over 100 state and non-state partners and coordinates activities across 11 different
initiatives. CCAC and GMI collaborate on methane activities in the agriculture, oil and gas, and waste sectors.
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