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{{ | {{Program | ||
|ProgramName=Methane Emissions Reduction Program | |||
|ProgramType=Program | |ProgramType=Program | ||
|OrgSponsor=Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | |OrgSponsor=Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | ||
|TopOrganization=Department of Energy | |TopOrganization=Department of Energy | ||
|CreationLegislation=Inflation Reduction Act | |CreationLegislation=Inflation Reduction Act | ||
|Purpose=To significantly reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by providing financial and technical assistance for monitoring, reducing, and mitigating methane leaks, thereby supporting climate goals and public health.< | |Purpose=To significantly reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by providing financial and technical assistance for monitoring, reducing, and mitigating methane leaks, thereby supporting climate goals and public health.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/fecm/methane-emissions-reduction-program |title=Methane Emissions Reduction Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/fecm/methane-emissions-reduction-program | |Website=https://www.energy.gov/fecm/methane-emissions-reduction-program | ||
|ProgramStart=2024 | |ProgramStart=2024 | ||
|InitialFunding=$1.55 billion< | |InitialFunding=$1.55 billion<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-155-billion-reduce-methane-emissions-oil-and-gas |title=Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.55 Billion to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
|Duration=Until funds are expended | |Duration=Until funds are expended | ||
|Historic=No | |Historic=No | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP)''' is designed to address methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector by providing financial and technical support for leak detection, measurement, and mitigation. By focusing on reducing one of the most potent greenhouse gases, the program aims to contribute to climate change mitigation, improve air quality, and support the transition to cleaner energy practices.< | '''Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP)''' is designed to address methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sector by providing financial and technical support for leak detection, measurement, and mitigation. By focusing on reducing one of the most potent greenhouse gases, the program aims to contribute to climate change mitigation, improve air quality, and support the transition to cleaner energy practices.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/fecm/methane-emissions-reduction-program |title=Methane Emissions Reduction Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
{{ | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/fecm/methane-emissions-reduction-program}} | ||
==Goals== | ==Goals== | ||
* Reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations.< | * Reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/fecm/methane-emissions-reduction-program |title=Methane Emissions Reduction Program |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> | ||
* Promote the deployment of advanced methane detection and mitigation technologies. | * Promote the deployment of advanced methane detection and mitigation technologies. | ||
* Support economic and environmental benefits for communities near oil and gas facilities. | * Support economic and environmental benefits for communities near oil and gas facilities. | ||
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==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
MERP was initially funded with $1.55 billion to support various initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions.< | MERP was initially funded with $1.55 billion to support various initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-155-billion-reduce-methane-emissions-oil-and-gas |title=Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.55 Billion to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector |accessdate=January 30, 2025}}</ref> This includes grants, technical assistance, and support for research and development. | ||
==Implementation== | ==Implementation== | ||
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[[Category:Department of Energy]] | [[Category:Department of Energy]] | ||