Capacity-Building and Training

As part of its efforts to drive concrete methane mitigation action, UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) has developed a series of courses on identifying, managing and mitigating methane emissions.

Source: IMEO

Learning Opportunities for Participants

Discuss specific technical topics related to oil and gas methane emissions with international organizations, non-governmental organizations and other governments to identify opportunities for methane mitigation.
Engage with oil and gas companies in efforts to reduce methane emissions.
Discuss with national stakeholders the impact of methane emissions, the low cost of mitigation, and pursue options for near-term emissions reduction.
Explore further collaboration opportunities with IMEO, including the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS), scientific measurement studies, membership in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0) and avenues for policy and legislative support.

IMEO's Methane Training Series

All IMEO courses are provided at no charge.

Training sessions

Countries

1100

Trained individuals

Introducing IMEO’s Methane Training Series

IMEO’s Methane Training Series was developed in collaboration with Carbon Limits and Environmental Defense Fund.

Summary of Module Content and Objectives

	Description
Module 1: Methane emissions in the oil and gas sector	Defines terminology related to methane and identifies major emissions sources from oil and gas sector. Explores how countries and companies can reduce emissions in pursuit of ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs). Discusses the Paris Agreement, the importance of mitigating methane emissions, and contributions from the oil and gas sector.
Module 2: Methane detection, measurement, and quantification	Outlines currently available technologies to detect and measure emissions and best methodologies for quantification of total emissions. Covers information on emissions inventory, toolbox to develop an inventory, and detection, measurement, and quantification of emissions.
Module 3: Methane mitigation	Details major sources of methane emissions, cost-effective abatement, potential mitigation activities through the efforts of governments, regulators and operating companies.
Module 4: Advanced upstream methane emissions	Delivers technical information on existing best practices and technologies for detection, measurement, quantification and mitigation of upstream methane emissions. Provides information on current and new methane detection and measurement technologies, leak detection and repair, and major methane mitigation options.
The Oil and Gas Methane Partnership OGMP 2.0	Provides an overview of OGMP 2.0, covering the reporting framework, requirements, and reporting levels. Highlights the benefits of joining the initiative, offering insights into how it supports methane emissions management and transparency.
IMEO’s Methane Alert and Response System (MARS)	Explains the key components of MARS, which leverages expert-validated satellite data to drive mitigation actions. Illustrates the potential benefits for government stakeholders and national oil companies that engage in cooperation with MARS, enhancing their capacity for methane emissions management.
Module 5: Regulatory approaches to methane emissions	Covers key considerations and best practices when developing and implementing methane policies and regulations for the oil and gas sector.
Module 6: Satellite technology	Reviews the main characteristics, limitations, and potential of satellites for methane detection, measurement, and quantification and applicability to government and company practices.
Module 7: Flaring	Explains major characteristics and challenges that flaring activities pose and offers different tools available for measurement, quantification, and mitigation of flaring emissions. Provides a detailed explanation of the flaring system, main characteristics and challenges posed by flaring to climate change, and tools available for measurement, quantification, and mitigation of flaring emissions.
Module 8: Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)	Provides an overview of methane emission sources from LNG and mitigation options, in addition to elements of policy and expected market developments specific to LNG.

Who can sign up?

The courses are offered to policymakers, regulators and employees of national oil companies worldwide. They can be delivered virtually or in-person in a workshop tailored to a country's specific needs and the technical knowledge of the audience.

IMEO Alumni

All course participants join a network of alumni to interact, exchange and keep abreast of developments in the sector. Alumni also receive invitations to upcoming courses, demos and events.

Contact us

For more information, or to request a workshop, please fill out the form

For all queries or for more information, please contact:queen.kwindja@un.org

To find out more, visit IMEO Capacity-Building.