EQUITY INVESTMENTS	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
EQUITY INVESTMENTS
EQUITY INVESTMENTS	NOTE 5. EQUITY INVESTMENTS Investments in which we are deemed to exert significant influence, but not control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, except in cases where the fair value option is elected. For such investments where we have elected the fair value option, the election is irrevocable and is applied on an investment–by–investment basis at initial recognition. In April 2022, we agreed to acquire for cash a 25% equity interest in Ecotec International Holdings, LLC. (“ECOTEC”), a company specializing in methane emissions detection, monitoring and management. We have elected the fair value option to account for this investment (see Note 16). As of September 30, 2022, our ownership interest in ECOTEC is 19%, which is included in Other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of this investment are recognized in Other (income) expense, net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

EQUITY INVESTMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

NOTE 5. EQUITY INVESTMENTS

Investments in which we are deemed to exert significant influence, but not control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, except in cases where the fair value option is elected. For such investments where we have elected the fair value option, the election is irrevocable and is applied on an investment–by–investment basis at initial recognition.

In April 2022, we agreed to acquire for cash a 25% equity interest in Ecotec International Holdings, LLC. (“ECOTEC”), a company specializing in methane emissions detection, monitoring and management. We have elected the fair value option to account for this investment (see Note 16). As of September 30, 2022, our ownership interest in ECOTEC is 19%, which is included in Other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Changes in the fair value of this investment are recognized in Other (income) expense, net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.