Fugitive emissions (Q612)

Subject, term, tag: Fugitive emissions

Fugitive emissions (oil and natural gas systems)

Language	Label	Description	Also known as
English	Fugitive emissions	Subject, term, tag: Fugitive emissions	Fugitive emissions (oil and natural gas systems)

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source version

IPCC Glossary v1.5

1 reference

Source

https://apps.ipcc.ch/glossary/

date accessed

27 May 2026

Part of

Working Group III: Climate Change 2022 – Mitigation of Climate Change

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Definition

The release of greenhouse gases that occur during the exploration, processing and delivery of fossil fuels to the point of final use. This excludes greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion for the production of useful heat or power. It encompasses venting, flaring, and leaks. (English)