The Kioto protocol – Global warming contributors – Kioto protocol’s thrust – An oil & gas industry issue –Compressor emissions
KYOTO PROTOCOL’S THRUST
The Protocol imposes these main guidelines:
- increase energy efficiency in all energy production sectors
- develop renewable energy sources and innovative technologies aimed at emission reduction
- protect and extend forests for higher carbon absorption
- promote sustainable agriculture
- adopt suitable fiscal measures to discourage greenhouse gas emissions
- limit and reduce CH4 emission from rubbish dumps
- limit and reduce CH4 emission by the Oil & Gas industry