The Japan TimesOct 12
At the Osaka Expo, gas giants are promoting a greener future through the use of e-methane. But experts in the field are not convinced the technology can scale up and say the public campaign amounts to greenwashing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/10/12/energy/japan-gas-association-e-methane/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #energy #lng #gas #emethane #japangasassociation #osakaexpo #utilities #emissions
At Osaka Expo, gas giants promote a greener future. But is it a lot of hot air?

While major Japanese gas companies have lauded e-methane as key in fighting climate change, experts paint a different picture.

The Japan Times
Industry Decarbonization NewsJul 3, 2024
Electrification is not always possible, and hydrogen comes with its own challenges. H2 derivatives like ammonia or methanol could provide climate solutions in some situations. Another possible H2 derivative is e-methane. It is chemically identical to fossil methane, the main component of fossil gas. Its proponents say it has the advantage being able to use existing gas infrastructure. 🧵 https://industrydecarbonization.com/news/is-there-a-place-for-e-methane-in-a-climate-neutral-future.html #emethane
Is there a place for E-Methane in a Climate-Neutral Future?

Methane made from green hydrogen and carbon dioxide can directly replace fossil gas. The company TES wants to produce such e-methane, but critics say: that only works due to stacked subsidies and could delay important transformation steps.