India, April 1 -- Methane releases from natural gas are a key factor in creating parity between the overall GHG emissions from gas and coal

Natural gas has been called a 'bridge fuel' for countries looking to transition away from coal and oil dependency, and as they pursue a pathway towards renewables and electrification. Hailed as a cleaner energy source than other fossil fuels, especially coal, natural gas has a lesser climate impact than coal because it emits 50 per cent less CO2 into the atmosphere.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has emphasised a greater urgency in phasing out coal over reducing gas usage for the 1.5degC pathway, which places a heavy burden on coal-dependent Global South countries. At COP26, the Unite...