Methane's processes are a little different, but, it is naturally produced. We are never going to run out of methane EVEN if we leave the stuff the petroleum industry drills IN THE GROUND.Naturally occurring methane is mainly produced by the process of methanogenesis. This multistep process is used by microorganisms as an energy source. The net reaction is:
- CO2 + 8 H+ + 8 e− → CH4 + 2 H2O
It is uncertain if plants are a source of methane emissions.
So