Using new technologies to reduce methane emissions

ExxonMobil is pursuing technological innovations to cut oil and gas-related methane emissions and reduce methane leaks.
Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations is an important part of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Advances in technology can help detect and identify the sources and improve the ability to respond quickly – but there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.

That’s why ExxonMobil is leading testing for the most promising next-generation methane detection technologies at 1,000 sites in Texas and New Mexico, with the aim of identifying effective, scalable solutions.

Here’s a look at the technologies ExxonMobil is working on – from outer space to on the ground. We’re also providing a roadmap for the industry to zero in on and stop methane leaks and reduce emissions.
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Delivering industrial solutions

We're helping accelerate society's path to net zero by scaling up emissions solutions for key industries

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Supporting STEM: Celebrating 15 years of the Sci-Tech Challenge

Supporting STEM: Celebrating 15 years of the Sci-Tech Challenge 

  • ExxonMobil founded the Sci-Tech Challenge with Junior Achievement Europe in 2010.
  • The Challenge sees students use STEM skills to address global challenges.
  • Participants come from across Europe to work together on innovative solutions.
Have these STEM students found the solution to big-city traffic?

Have these STEM students found the solution to big-city traffic?

  • The Sci-Tech Challenge asks students in Europe to use their STEM skills to address global challenges.
  • This year, students came up with ideas for how to deal with big-city traffic.
  • The annual Challenge is a collaboration between ExxonMobil and Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe).
Red tape is driving investment out of Europe  and threatening the energy transition

Red tape is driving investment out of Europe – and threatening the energy transition

  • Europe is falling behind – high costs and complex regulations are driving industries and investments away.
  • Regulatory reform is urgently needed – government and industry must work together to simplify rules, reduce regulatory burdens, and restore competitiveness.
  • The EU needs to embrace a broader range of low-carbon solutions to deliver a fair, affordable energy transition.
Addressing plastic waste with chemical recycling

Addressing plastic waste with chemical recycling

  • More plastic can be recycled with chemical recycling.
  • The technology is complementary to mechanical recycling.
  • Helps address plastic waste sent to landfills or incineration.
What do you know about mass balance?

What do you know about mass balance?

  • Mass balance helps ensure chemically recycled plastic waste is accurately attributed.
  • The method is central to a wider roll-out of chemical recycling.
  • Our comprehensive mass balance approach includes working with independent certification system ISCC PLUS.
How we're supporting chemical recycling

How we're supporting chemical recycling

  • Too much plastic ends up as waste: chemical recycling could increase the amount of plastic that can be recycled.
  • ExxonMobil already carries out chemical recycling at our Baytown facility in Texas in the U.S.
  • We plan to expand our chemical recycling capacity globally.