Measurement of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Natural Gas Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Because combusted natural gas generates less carbon dioxide per unit energy produced than coal or oil, transition to natural gas for energy generation presents a potential reduction in climate impacts. However, this benefit depends on low system leakage rates, as methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG). The recent shale gas boom has resulted in significant focus on the GHG footprint of natural gas exploration and production.

The assessment of GHG impacts from natural gas extraction continually changes as rates of development increase or decrease, operators adopt new technologies and mitigation strategies, and regulatory actions are implemented. Measurements and subsequent models can lead to improved GHG emissions monitoring and mitigation strategies, and better estimates for life cycle analysis of GHG emissions from the natural gas value chain. These inventories and models provide the assessments on which climate change policy and regulatory actions are based.

This Special Issue invites critical reviews and research papers that analyze and discuss GHG emissions from natural gas systems. Specific emphasis is on (i) measurements from production and infrastructure components, (ii) their impact on regional air quality, (ii) climate change implications, and (iii) the effect of mitigation strategies and/or regulatory policies.

Dr. Natalie Pekney
Guest Editor

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