The
Methane to Markets Partnership is an international initiative, which was set up
on November 16, 2004. The M2M Partnership was launched with representatives from
13 countries including India. The Partnership advances cost-effective, near term
methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. The goal of the Partnership
is to reduce the methane emissions in order to enhance economic growth, strengthen
energy security, improve air quality, improve industrial safety and reduce emissions
of greenhouse gases.
Methane to Markets has the potential to reduce net
methane emissions by up to 50 million metric tons of carbon equivalent annually
by 2015 and continue at that level or higher in the future. This would be the
carbon equivalent of removing 33 million cars from roadways for one year or eliminating
emissions from 50 500-megawatt coal-fired power plants.
FICCI
and the Methane to Markets Initiative
The
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has been associated
with the Methane to Markets Initiative since 2006 and has organised workshops
and conferences under the association. Currently FICCI is undertaking a Project
under the Methane to Markets Partnership- Facilitating Mechanisms for Advancing
Methane Recovery and Use Projects in India under a United States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) grant. The project aims at reviewing existing policies,
creating awareness and building capacity in India to facilitate methane recovery
and use in four sectors namely- landfills, coal mines, agriculture and oil and
natural gas. FICCI is also a Project Network Member under the Partnership.
This
website is part of the FICCI-Methane to Markets Project and is designed, developed
and hosted as a central point for methane recovery and utilization projects and
activities in India.
