Hilcorp Energy was the biggest methane emitter among major U.S. oil and natural gas producers in 2022. The Texas-based energy exploration and production company released an estimated * metric tons of methane that year. Diversified Energy followed with methane emissions totaling * metric tons. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential** times greater than carbon dioxide.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
ERM (The SustainAbility Institute). (June 3, 2024). Methane (CH4) emissions from leading hydrocarbon producers in the United States in 2022 (in metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1345916/methane-emissions-from-leading-oil-and-gas-producers-in-the-us/
ERM (The SustainAbility Institute). "Methane (CH4) emissions from leading hydrocarbon producers in the United States in 2022 (in metric tons)." Chart. June 3, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1345916/methane-emissions-from-leading-oil-and-gas-producers-in-the-us/
ERM (The SustainAbility Institute). (2024). Methane (CH4) emissions from leading hydrocarbon producers in the United States in 2022 (in metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/1345916/methane-emissions-from-leading-oil-and-gas-producers-in-the-us/
ERM (The SustainAbility Institute). "Methane (Ch4) Emissions from Leading Hydrocarbon Producers in The United States in 2022 (in Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 3 Jun 2024, /statistics/1345916/methane-emissions-from-leading-oil-and-gas-producers-in-the-us/
ERM (The SustainAbility Institute), Methane (CH4) emissions from leading hydrocarbon producers in the United States in 2022 (in metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1345916/methane-emissions-from-leading-oil-and-gas-producers-in-the-us/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Methane (CH4) emissions from leading hydrocarbon producers in the United States in 2022 (in metric tons) [Graph], ERM (The SustainAbility Institute), June 3, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1345916/methane-emissions-from-leading-oil-and-gas-producers-in-the-us/
