Energy Transfer Tops US Methane Emission Rankings

A gas‑processing plant near Shreveport, Louisiana, operated by Energy Transfer, has been identified as the largest single source of methane emissions in the United States. The facility, situated on a short gravel track in a largely nondescript area, was named the top “super emitter” in a new UCLA study that used satellite data to rank oil and gas operations by their methane releases. Energy Transfer’s chief executive, a prominent donor to former President Donald Trump, is at the helm of the company that runs the site.

The UCLA analysis, which tracks methane—a potent greenhouse gas contributing to rapid global warming—highlights the plant’s emissions as the highest among all U.S. operations studied. The ranking underscores the growing scrutiny of individual facilities for their environmental impact and the role of corporate leadership in shaping emissions profiles. The study’s findings add to the broader conversation about reducing methane leaks across the energy sector, with Energy Transfer’s facility now under heightened attention from regulators and environmental groups.