Gas flaring: can we rein in the waste and pollution?

What is the primary reason companies engage in gas flaring during oil production?

• To reduce production costs

• To increase oil extraction efficiency

• Due to lack of infrastructure for gas utilization

• To comply with environmental regulations

Which country is the largest contributor to global gas flaring?

• Russia

• China

• United States

• India

What is Apache Corporation's target regarding routine gas flaring?

• To maintain current flaring levels

• To increase flaring by 2025

• To eliminate routine flaring by 2021

• To reduce flaring by 50% by 2023

What tool does the Environmental Defence Fund use to monitor methane emissions?

• Gas detectors

• Drones

• Infrared cameras

• Satellite imagery

What percentage of Texas land is privately owned, affecting gas flaring regulations?

• 100%

• 75%

• 95%

• 50%

What is a significant economic factor that could reduce gas flaring in the short term?

• Increased oil production

• Higher natural gas prices

• Stricter environmental regulations

• Technological advancements

What global initiative is aiming to eliminate gas flaring by 2030?

• United Nations Climate Change Conference

• World Bank's Zero Routine Flaring Initiative

• International Energy Agency's Clean Energy Transition

• Global Methane Pledge