Methane mitigation jobs are on the rise
Across the U.S., the industry focused on slashing methane pollution is thriving
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Methane emissions from venting, flaring, and leaky equipment emitted from oil and gas activity results in lost revenue and creates environmental challenges. Fortunately, a recent market analysis reveals that the number of U.S. manufacturing and service companies specializing in methane mitigation has increased 24% and the number of employee locations has increased 39% between 2021 and 2024.
Partner perspective
This 2025 analysis shows how the methane mitigation industry is turning waste into economic value. The U.S. continues to be a developing example of how innovation in methane emissions reduction can boost economic growth as well as environmental and public health.
Marcy Lowe
CEO of Datu Research
Key insights
- Between 2014 and 2024, the number of U.S. companies focused on manufacturing methane mitigation technologies has increased 88%.
- Between 2017 and 2024, the number of service firms has increased 105%.
- Median wages for methane mitigation jobs are as high as $127,000 in the manufacturing sector and $145,000 in the service sector.
- Service providers and manufacturing firms range from small businesses to large companies with thousands of employees.
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Additional resources
- 2023:
Measuring Methane Emissions in the U.S. Oil & Gas Industry: Commercial Capabilities (PDF) - 2023:
Zero-emission Alternatives to Pneumatic Control: How Ready Are Technology Providers to Meet Increased Demand? (PDF) - 2021:
Advanced Methane Monitoring: Gauging the Ability of U.S. Service Firms to Scale Up (PDF) - 2021:
Find, Measure, Fix: Jobs in the U.S. Methane Emissions Mitigation Industry (PDF) - 2017:
Find and Fix: Job Creation in the Emerging U.S. Methane Mitigation Industry (PDF) - 2014:
The Emerging U.S. Methane Mitigation Industry (PDF)
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