Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate	5. Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate 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. As of September 30, 2023, our ownership interest in ECOTEC, a company specializing in methane detection, monitoring and management, is 25% and included in other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. For greater transparency, we have elected the fair value option for this investment. Changes in the fair value of this investment are recognized in other expense (income), net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 14 (“Fair Value Measurements”) for further details on fair value accounting.

Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate

5. Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate

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.

As of September 30, 2023, our ownership interest in ECOTEC, a company specializing in methane detection, monitoring and management, is 25% and included in other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. For greater transparency, we have elected the fair value option for this investment.

Changes in the fair value of this investment are recognized in other expense (income), net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 14 (“Fair Value Measurements”) for further details on fair value accounting.