- Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year.
Netherlands Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2022. The Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring dataset of the Netherlands from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's natural gas flaring emissions landscape, highlighting flaring activity trends, gas disposal patterns, and long-term environmental performance.
Netherlands Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring moved from 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2022 (+0%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2015) is 0 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +0% in 2016.
Among the 28 countries in this dataset, Netherlands ranks 28 for 2022, behind Russia (52.60 Million Tonnes) and U.S. (17.70 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2022.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2016 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2015Peak Trough | 0.100 | — |
Regional context
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring by country, 2022, Million Tonnes. Netherlands is highlighted.
Data definition
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring — - Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
The data includes CO₂ emissions generated from the controlled combustion of natural gas through routine and non-routine flaring at oil fields, gas processing facilities, refineries, offshore production platforms, and other petroleum production sites. It covers emissions from associated gas flaring during crude oil extraction as well as flaring conducted for operational safety, equipment maintenance, testing, emergencies, and production management. The indicator is compiled using standardized international methodologies based on reported flaring volumes, satellite observations, and emission conversion factors, enabling consistent comparison of flaring-related emissions across countries and over time.
The data excludes carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, industrial production, transportation, residential, and commercial energy use that are unrelated to natural gas flaring. It also excludes methane emissions released through venting, fugitive emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, and greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide unless specifically converted into CO₂-equivalent values. Emissions from land-use change, industrial processes, waste management, and agriculture are not included. Additionally, the indicator does not account for emissions avoided through gas recovery, reinjection, or utilization projects, and minor variations may occur due to differences in national reporting methods, satellite detection, and estimation techniques.
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring — - Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
Measured in thousand tonnes, the dataset reflects the volume of carbon emissions generated through natural gas flaring and serves as an important indicator of upstream oil and gas operations, resource management practices, and emission reduction progress.
The available dataset reports carbon emissions from natural gas flaring of 100 thousand tonnes in 2015 and 2016, with another reported value of 100 thousand tonnes in 2022. Several intervening years do not contain reported observations, indicating that complete annual data are unavailable for the full study period. Based on the reported values, carbon emissions remained consistently low whenever observations were recorded, suggesting limited variation in routine natural gas flaring activities.
Overall, the available dataset indicates a stable pattern of reported flaring emissions without evidence of significant changes in the years for which observations are available. The consistently low emission level reflects effective natural gas management practices and limited routine flaring within the country's upstream energy operations. However, because multiple annual observations are unavailable, the dataset should be interpreted as representing reported values rather than a continuous annual trend.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating the Netherlands' reported flaring emission performance, monitoring available trends in natural gas management, supporting environmental policy assessments, and benchmarking national performance against other energy-producing countries. It also provides a useful reference for understanding the relationship between hydrocarbon production, gas utilization efficiency, and environmental sustainability while emphasizing the importance of comprehensive annual reporting for long-term trend analysis.
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Definition- Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
Netherlands Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2022.
Netherlands Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring moved from 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2022 (+0%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The data includes CO₂ emissions generated from the controlled combustion of natural gas through routine and non-routine flaring at oil fields, gas processing facilities, refineries, offshore production platforms, and other petroleum production sites. It covers emissions from associated gas flaring during crude oil extraction as well as flaring conducted for operational safety, equipment maintenance, testing, emergencies, and production management. The indicator is compiled using standardized international methodologies based on reported flaring volumes, satellite observations, and emission conversion factors, enabling consistent comparison of flaring-related emissions across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, industrial production, transportation, residential, and commercial energy use that are unrelated to natural gas flaring. It also excludes methane emissions released through venting, fugitive emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, and greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide unless specifically converted into CO₂-equivalent values. Emissions from land-use change, industrial processes, waste management, and agriculture are not included. Additionally, the indicator does not account for emissions avoided through gas recovery, reinjection, or utilization projects, and minor variations may occur due to differences in national reporting methods, satellite detection, and estimation techniques.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2022 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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