The Methane to Markets Partnership is an international initiative that advances cost-effective, near-term methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. The goal of the Partnership is to reduce global methane emissions in order to enhance economic growth, strengthen energy security, improve air quality, improve industrial safety, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. The Partnership acts as a mechanism to bring together interested parties from governments and the private sector to facilitate methane project development and implementation around the world.
The Partnership currently focuses on four sources of methane emissions:
- Agriculture (animal waste management)
- Coal mines
- Landfills
- Oil and gas systems
National governments, private sector entities, development banks, non-governmental organizations, financial and technical experts, and other interested parties are encouraged to join the Partnership and collaborate to develop methane capture and use projects internationally.
- US helps Chinese coal mines find ways to reduce GHG emissions
- Finland joins Methane to Markets Partnership
>> EPA Press Release - U.S. Department of State announces China Solicitation Request For Assistance
>> Proposal Workshop (PDF, 1 pp., 70 KB) - Mongolia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand join the Methane to Markets Partnership
>> EPA Press Release - European Commission signs Methane to Markets Terms of Reference
>> Europa Press Release
>> EU Press Release - 2007 Partnership Expo Proceedings and Projects
- EPA Releases Grant Solicitation in Support of the Methane to Markets Partnership
(6 December 2007)
>> News Brief - News from the Expo
- 2007 U.S. Accomplishments report now available
- International Landfill Database now available