Republic of Korea - Methane emissions in energy sector

3,867.1 (thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent) in 2020

In 2020, methane emissions in energy sector for Republic of Korea was 3,867.1 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Between 2013 and 2020, methane emissions in energy sector in Republic of Korea was decreasing on average by 0.23% each year, although before that, it grew from 2,520.8 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2002 to 4,097.6 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2013.

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What is methane emissions in energy sector?

Methane emissions from energy processes are emissions from the production, handling, transmission, and combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.

What is Republic of Korea methane emissions in energy sector?