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Methane Slip → CO₂-equivalent

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Convert measured CH₄ slip (g/kWh) to CO₂-equivalent per GWP100 (AR5 = 28; AR6 = 29.8). Used in FuelEU / IMO LCA accounting.

Formula

$$ E_{CO_2eq} = m_{CH_4} \cdot \text{GWP} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$m_{CH_4}$Methane slipg/kWhISO 8178 D2 / test-bed
$GWP$Global-warming potential per IPCC-IPCC AR5 or AR6

Sources

  • IPCC AR6 - GWP values.
  • FuelEU Maritime Annex II.