It is a member of a U.N. - led initiative to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is the primary component of natural gas. (scientificamerican.com)
Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a frequent byproduct of oil drilling. (sciencedaily.com)
By heating and jostling the permafrost, the researchers have now managed to extract significant amounts of methane — the primary component of natural gas — from the field. (discovermagazine.com)