Vietnam is 20th Methane to Markets Partner
11 April 2007
The Methane to Markets Partnership marked a milestone this week as it continues to build international participation. On April 4, Vietnam became the 20th Methane to Markets partner, working to capture and use methane as a clean-energy source. Vietnam joined 19 other countries and a growing Project Network of more than 500 public and private sector organizations that are reducing emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. At the same time, participants enhance economic growth, air quality, industrial safety, and energy security in markets around the world.
The Partnership currently focuses on four sources of methane emissions: Agriculture (animal waste management), coal mines, landfills, and oil and gas systems.
Vietnam's joining Methane to Markets is another landmark on the path towards the Partnership Expo, to be held in Beijing, China from 30 October to 1 November 2007. This Expo will be the premier international forum for promoting methane recovery and use project opportunities and technologies, and will attract participants from around the globe.
