Russia and Iran Drive Global Surge in Gas Flaring as Climate Goals Fall Behind (opens in new tab)

Global gas flaring rose to its highest level in six years in 2025, largely driven by increased activity in Russia and Iran, according to new World Bank data. The practice of burning off excess gas during oil production reached 167 billion cubic metres, wasting an estimated 54 billion dollars worth of energy and undermining international […] The post appeared first on .