Post #3606709
2026-07-05 13:18 UTC
In theory, the nat gas industry has an economic incentive to minimize leaks (so they can sell more gas). But the sector is rife with split incentives; gov’t subsidization, tolling agreements that aren’t tied to downstream value and the simple fact that some investments don’t pencil out.
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@SeanCasten@mastodon.social 2026-07-05 13:23
That is especially true for US LNG production. It takes A LOT of energy to compress, cool and liquefy natural gas. That consumes >10% of the feed gas, meaning the impact of any upstream leaks are magnified. Significant additional leaks happen on the ships carrying that LNG to foreign markets.