Flaring & Venting

Flaring (burning) and venting (releasing) of natural gas occurs during oil and gas extraction, often when infrastructure is lacking. Both practices waste resources and pollute the air.

Causes & Practices
Flaring is used for safety or due to lack of pipelines. Venting occurs when gas is simply released. Both are common in remote or poorly regulated areas.

Emissions & Waste
Flaring emits CO₂ and black carbon, while venting releases methane. These practices contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the efficiency of fossil fuel production.

Reducing Flaring & Venting
Improved gas capture, infrastructure investment, and regulatory enforcement are essential. Policies like carbon pricing and emissions limits are pushing producers toward cleaner operations.