Gas venting and flaring in the U.S. 2007-2022
The United States vented or flared 270.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2022. This was a decrease from the previous year, when the vented or flared natural gas volume was around 287.8 billion cubic feet. Venting and flaring has come under increased scrutiny due to its polluting nature and contribution to climate change. Some states, such as North Dakota, ban venting (the direct release of methane) altogether.