In 2024, global flare volumes rose to 151 billion cubic meters (bcm), the highest level since 2007, continuing the upward trend in flaring that began in 2023. Compared to 2012,1 this represents a 5 percent increase, or 8 bcm more flared gas. Flaring intensity, the amount of associated gas flared per barrel of oil produced, has remained largely unchanged for […]
