Significant Methane Leaks Detected in German Energy Facilities

The Deutsche Umwelthilfe calls for urgent government action following the discovery of uncontrolled methane emissions from biogas plants and an LNG terminal.

• Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) identified significant methane leaks at five biogas plants in Niedersachsen and Nordrhein-Westfalen, a gas compressor station, and an LNG terminal in Schleswig-Holstein.
• Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is escaping due to poor maintenance and infrequent inspections, posing severe risks to both public health and climate.
• The DUH demands immediate government intervention, including comprehensive inspections and repairs, to halt the ongoing methane emissions.
• Despite a new EU regulation mandating the repair of methane leaks, the German government has yet to appoint overseeing authorities.
• Methane's climate impact is substantial, being over 80 times more potent than CO2 over 20 years, underscoring the urgency of addressing these emissions.

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