Written question asked by Afzal Khan (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. It was answered by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Methane: Pollution Control

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to promote UK leadership on methane reduction (a) technologies and (b) services in international markets ahead of COP30.

Answer: We promote the use of technology in reducing emissions across agriculture, waste and oil and gas sectors. Examples include offshore and onshore oil and gas operators using cameras, drones and sensors to detect leaks, capturing methane from landfill and using it for electricity, carrying out world-leading research to reduce landfill methane emissions and we are reviewing the use of methane suppressing feed products in suitable cattle systems. Ahead of COP30 will use our international leadership role as a Global Methane Pledge Champion to continue to encourage and support others to reduce methane emissions across all sectors.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 67444
Session: 2024-26
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Pollution control Technology Climate Change Convention Leadership Methane
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk