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Companies involved in methane distribution include pipelines among their assets. But methane distribution is a very carbon-intensive industry, so as government agencies increase regulations on carbon emissions, demand for methane falls and the pipelines will eventually, or even suddenly, become liabilities as reduced methane prices make it more difficult to recover the expense of maintaining such equipment.

What claim does the text make about the demand for methane?

A

Companies involved in methane distribution can benefit from a decline in the demand for methane.

B

The regulations on carbon emissions are factors in the demand for methane.

C

The demand for methane follows a predictable annual cycle.

D

Companies involved in methane distribution are not affected by the demand for methane.