Methane is a tetrahedral molecule with four equivalent C–H bonds. Its electronic structure is described by four bonding molecular orbitals (MOs) resulting from the overlap of the … See more

Methane can be generated through geological, biological or industrial routes.
Geological routes
The two main routes for geological methane generation … See more

Methane is an important greenhouse gas, responsible for around 30% of the rise in global temperatures since the industrial revolution.
Methane has a global warming potential (GWP) of 29.8 ± 11 compared to CO2 (potential of 1) over … See more

The primary chemical reactions of methane are combustion, steam reforming to syngas, and halogenation. In general, methane reactions … See more

Methane may be transported as a refrigerated liquid (liquefied natural gas, or LNG). While leaks from a refrigerated liquid container are initially heavier than air due to the increased … See more

Methane is the major component of natural gas, about 87% by volume. The major source of methane is extraction from geological deposits known as natural gas fields, … See more

Methane "degrades air quality and adversely impacts human health, agricultural yields, and ecosystem productivity". See more