Soil found to play crucial role in breaking down methane from leaking legacy wells

New research has revealed that soils surrounding onshore oil and gas wells are able to absorb methane leakage, preventing the potent greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. The research is published in Geophysical Research Letters.

Mar 3, 2025 - 20:11
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New research has revealed that soils surrounding onshore oil and gas wells are able to absorb methane leakage, preventing the potent greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. The research is published in Geophysical Research Letters.