Guidance document on technical measures for reduction of methane emissions from landfill, the natural gas grid and biogas facilities
The Guidance Document on measures to reduce methane (CH4) emissions, developed by TFTEI, aims to support the Parties reduce CH4 emissions from the main non-agricultural sources.
The Guidance Document covers CH4 emissions from municipal solid waste landfills, natural gas supply systems and biogas facilities. The document includes information on landfill gas emissions and techno-economic analyses of landfill gas collection and utilization systems. It also deals with emissions from the natural gas grid and associated emissions along the entire value chain. In addition to the technical aspects of reducing emission through, for example, the application of zero-emitting pneumatic and compressor systems, management measures, such as reducing emissions thanks to improved maintenance and inspection programmes to quickly identify unintentional fugitive emissions, also known as “leak detection and repair”, are of key importance in reducing CH4 emissions from the natural gas supply system. An overview of CH4 emissions from biogas installations, which are also considered to be an important source of CH4 emissions from technical applications, is also provided in this document.
The guidance was adopted by the Executive Body at its forty-third session, in December 2023.
Co-mitigation of methane and ammonia emissions from agricultural sources
The Guidance Document on co-mitigation of CH4 and NH3 was developed by the Task Force on Reactive Nitrogen in collaboration with TFTEI.
The guidance was adopted by the Executive Body at its forty-third session in December 2023.