en.Wedoany.com Reported - Shell announced that all 10 of its offshore production assets in the US Gulf of Mexico have received MiQ methane emissions certification, making it the first operator in the region to achieve this goal. These assets have all obtained the highest-level A-grade methane performance rating from MiQ.

The certification is based on audits conducted by independent third parties in accordance with MiQ methane emissions standards. MiQ stated that the A-grade rating reflects low methane intensity, as well as monitoring and emission reduction measures implemented by the operator to detect and reduce emissions.

This certification marks the first time MiQ has certified offshore crude oil production assets, signaling the expansion of independent methane verification from natural gas operations to a broader scope.

Shell revealed that since 2016, methane emissions from its US Gulf of Mexico operations have been reduced by 40%, while production has increased by 40% over the same period. The company operates one of the largest offshore asset portfolios in the basin and previously reported that its Gulf of Mexico production ranks among the lowest greenhouse gas intensity oil production operations globally.

MiQ CEO Georges Tijbosch stated that Shell's certification is another milestone in methane emissions transparency, demonstrating how operators can prepare for future regulatory compliance and market access, where credible emissions data will be critical. Mahamat Abdelsalam, Shell's Vice President of Safety and Environment for US Gulf of Mexico operations, said the A-grade certification proves the company's operational excellence and rigorous execution offshore.

MiQ is a non-profit organization focused on methane emissions certification. Currently, the organization certifies over 30% of US natural gas production and more than 7% of global natural gas supply.

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