MethaneResearchers (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption WVU students study methane leaks by taking a sample of vent emissions from a shale gas liquid storage tank to test it with a gas chromatograph. Credit WVU Photo Usage Restrictions NONE License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.