In 2023, the United States led global methane emissions from mining and quarrying with 149.03 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, showing a slight decrease of 1.22% from the previous year. Russia, with 131.97 million metric tons, also saw a marginal decline of 0.033%. Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Japan reported emissions of 22.824, 8.7044, and 0.44735 million metric tons respectively, with Ukraine experiencing the highest drop of 4.34%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for these countries indicates a general downward trend in emissions.
Looking forward, several key trends are anticipated:
- Technological advancements in methane capture and management could further reduce emissions.
- Stricter environmental regulations and policies may accelerate the decline in methane emissions.
- Shifts in mining and energy production patterns could affect methane emission levels differently across countries.
Top countries in Methane Emissions from Mining and Quarrying by Country
# | 5 Countries | Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
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1 | 1 United States | 149,030,000 | 2023 | -0.87% | -1.22% | View data |
2 | 2 Russia | 131,970,000 | 2023 | +0.1% | -0.033% | View data |
3 | 3 Ukraine | 22,824,000 | 2023 | -4.05% | -4.34% | View data |
4 | 4 Kazakhstan | 8,704,400 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.91% | View data |
5 | 5 Japan | 447,350 | 2023 | -1.34% | -0.95% | View data |