Tourmaline Sets Global First with Independent Methane Certification
Canadian oil and gas producer Tourmaline has made history by becoming the first company in the world to secure independent certification for its integrated natural gas production system under a methane emissions framework called MiQ.
The certification, known as Grade A, requires detailed measurement, monitoring, and reporting of methane intensity, along with third-party validation. This achievement is notable not just for being first but also for its scope, as Tourmaline achieved the certification across its fully integrated production system, spanning upstream production, gathering and boosting, and gas processing facilities.
Tourmaline's extensive assets in Alberta and British Columbia supply 19% of Canada's gas exports. The company has reported a 25% reduction in methane emissions intensity since 2020 and invested around $50 million in environmental performance initiatives in 2024.