'Breakthrough' as Turkmenistan starts fixing 'mindboggling' methane mega leaks Turkmenistan's efforts to plug methane leaks at its ageing oil and gas facilities have been hailed as a breakthrough by the UN.
This achievement is significant, given the country's reputation for secrecy and authoritarianism. However, it's essential to temper enthusiasm with reality: this is just the beginning.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for 25% of global heating today. It traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide, making it a major contributor to climate change.