The Natural Gas Supply Collaborative (NGSC) released a new report that identifies 14 environmental and social performance indicators for natural gas production.

The report, Environmental and Social Performance Indicators for Natural Gas Production, is by M.J. Bradley & Associates.

The four topic areas covered are: (1) methane and air emissions, (2) water, (3) chemical use and (4) community impacts and workforce safety.

NGSC is a voluntary collaborative of natural gas purchasers that are promoting safe and responsible practices for natural gas supply. NGSC participants include: Austin Energy, Calpine Corp., Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, National Grid, NRG Energy, NW Natural, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and Xcel Energy.

Collectively, NGSC participants deliver enough natural gas to meet the needs of more than 36 million U.S. households, and, as part of a portfolio of resources, generate enough electricity from natural gas to power almost 17 million U.S. households.

Natural gas producers continue to advance techniques for managing environmental, health, safety and sustainability issues. Leading companies have also expanded their public disclosure to cover a wide range of stakeholder concerns, including those covered by the NGSC performance indicators.

NGSC says it is encouraging natural gas producers to provide an accessible, clear and thorough discussion of important environmental and sustainability issues through company websites and annual reporting.