Shining a light on the "coal versus LNG emissions" debate
*Please note that this report only includes an Excel data file if this is indicated in "What's included" below
Report summary
Table of contents
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Approach
-
US LNG Emissions
- Figure 1: GHG Intensity of LNG by Region (Wellhead to LNG Loading point)
- Figure 2: Average US LNG value-chain emissions by segment into NW Europe
- Feedgas source has a significant impact on the level of methane emissions
- Figure 3: Supply composition of operational US LNG projects
- Newer technology adoption reduces liquefaction and shipping emissions in the US
- Figure 4: 2024 Propulsion type for global LNG exports (2024)
- Figure 5: 2024 Propulsion type for US volumes (2024)
- The overall lifecycle emissions associated with US LNG
- 2 more item(s)...
-
Coal Emissions
- Figure 8: Average US coal value-chain emissions by segment into NW Europe
- Figure 9: Average Indonesian coal value-chain emissions by segment into China
- Fugitive methane is the main source of coal mining emissions
- The heat content of coals can vary significantly but emissions intensities are relatively similar
- The overall lifecycle emissions associated with coal
- Figure 10: Coal emissions by value-chain segment
- Figure 11: Coal emissions by emissions type
- Comparative Analysis & Conclusions
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
What's included
This report contains: