EPA launches methane emissions guidelines for Ghana’s oil and gas sector

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched new national guidelines aimed at reducing methane emissions from Ghana's oil and gas industry, in what officials describe as a major step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency and strengthening environmental compliance.

The Guidelines for the Inspection, Monitoring and Reporting of Fugitive Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector establish standards for detecting, reporting and repairing methane leaks while placing stricter controls on gas venting and flaring across petroleum facilities.

The guidelines cover methane emissions across the oil and gas value chain, including leak detection and repair, compressors, storage tanks, glycol dehydrators, pneumatic equipment, venting, flaring and emissions reporting.