Regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, policies and reporting standards.
OGCI and its member companies do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked though this site. The views expressed in the external content do not necessarily reflect those of OGCI or its member companies. See our Terms of Use.
Ten-step roadmap for policymakers to implement methane policies for the oil and gas industry. Across these steps, the process of implementing a new regulation unfolds
The article from the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program examines the risks associated with using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reinstate EPA methane
The CSIS article examines Europe’s push for cleaner gas and whether the United States can meet this demand. It explores European efforts to reduce carbon
The CSIS article discusses the future of methane regulations in the oil and gas industry. It explores upcoming regulatory trends and their potential impact on
The article from CSIS examines the roles and boundaries of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regulating U.S.
The CSIS article discusses joint efforts between Europe and the United States to reduce methane emissions. It explores collaborative initiatives across sectors like energy and
The article from CSIS discusses the boom in U.S. LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports and its implications for defining national interests. It examines how the
The CSIS article discusses methane emission challenges across multiple industries, including energy, agriculture, and waste management. It examines the environmental impact of methane and explores
The CSIS article analyzes how national oil companies (NOCs) are addressing methane emissions and climate commitments. It explores NOCs’ efforts to reduce methane, noting challenges
The CSIS article examines ways to reduce methane emissions in the global gas industry. It discusses technological and regulatory approaches aimed at curbing methane leaks
The article from CSIS analyzes the geopolitical significance of U.S. LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports on global energy markets and political dynamics. It discusses how
The article from CSIS features expert reactions to COP28, focusing on its outcomes and impact on global climate efforts. It discusses key agreements and initiatives
The article from CSIS discusses the European Union’s new methane rules and their potential impact on global LNG exporters. It highlights how the EU’s stringent
Harvard Law School’s Regulatory Tracker explains the regulatory steps to advance clean energy deployment and environmental protection, and provides an up-to-date and concise summary of
Regulatory impact analyses (RIA) for the supplemental rule. This RIA for the supplemental notice projects the potential impacts of these proposed actions. It mostly discusses
Harvard Law School’s white paper offers an overview of the Bureau of Land Management Methane (BLM) Waste Prevention Rule, including the legal developments that have
This study systematically examines existing methane policies across the energy, waste, and agriculture sectors. The authors found that only 13% of methane emissions are covered
The combination of new regulatory measures and the availability of advanced detection technologies has created momentum to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural
Curation of policies globally. The IEA’s Policies and Measures Database provides access to information on past, existing or planned government policies and measures to reduce
This Canadian federal discussion paper outlines the government’s commitment to reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 75% relative to 2012 levels
The article from the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program examines the EPA’s authority to issue a new rule that applies to both new and
This resource provides a simple process flow to explain the super emitter program. The EPA uses its Clean Air Act section 114 authority to require
US EPA’s final rule summary. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the US EPA’s final rule on methane emissions, focusing on key regulatory elements.
In this legal analysis Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program explain how the text of the IRA established the framework that EPA must follow, and
Final Rule for Oil and Natural Gas Operations. The rule includes standards to reduce methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from new, modified, and reconstructed
EU Methane Regulations. The EU Methane Regulation (EU/2024/1787), effective from August 4, 2024, marks a significant step in the EU’s strategy to reduce methane emissions
Subpart W is part of the U.S. EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, focusing on reporting methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from the petroleum and
This webpage provides detailed information on Canadian methane regulations and resources aimed at reducing fugitive and vented emissions in the upstream oil and gas sector.
The article from the Harvard Environmental & Energy Law Program discusses the Bureau of Land Management’s new rule aimed at reducing wasted gas from oil
The IEA report provides a regulatory roadmap and toolkit for governments to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations, emphasizing cost-effective measures and policy
This paper provides an overview of progress on the measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions from 2022-25 with a particular focus on the LNG
This paper explores the evolving policy landscape, with a focus on the EU Methane Import Requirements and highlights alignments with the Oil and Gas Methane
This webinar explores the implications of the EU Methane Regulation, with a particular focus on imported natural gas and LNG. It addresses the major regulatory
Three Big Questions on the EU Methane Regulation explores key uncertainties facing global gas exporters as they prepare to meet the EU’s emerging methane requirements.
This paper explores the considerations that the Trump administration will face in deciding whether to rescind the regulations altogether or in substantial part (effectively ending
MiQ has developed and launched the Gas Buyers Methane Emissions Calculator, a tool designed to help natural gas buyers assess the potential methane emissions reductions
The International Methane Emissions Observatory’s third annual report provides decision makers a framework of action to track and monitor methane emissions to plan targeted and
Participants joining the Pledge agree to take voluntary actions to contribute to a collective effort to reduce global methane emissions at least 30 percent from
The first annual report of the CLEAN Initiative published in 2024 highlights best practices based on LNG buyers’ questionnaires to sellers regarding methane emission reductions.
The document provides guidelines for Japan’s Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (JMRV) framework to quantify and track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. It outlines methodologies for
Voluntary Emissions Reduction Initiatives for the Oil & Gas Industry is for anyone who values responsible energy. This 2023 third edition updates existing and new
Veritas’ technical protocols provide companies and countries with methane emissions reduction targets with a credible, consistent, verifiable, and transparent methodology to measuring methane emissions. These
One future is made up of 50+ member companies with the goal of less than 1% methane intensity by 2025 and is comprised of some
This resource provides a template to assist companies in developing their OGMP 2.0 implementation plans. It guides users in aligning their methane management strategies with
The OGMP 2.0 Guidance Documents and Templates page serves as a comprehensive resource for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0
Standard for meeting MiQ certified gas requirements. The MiQ Standard is a standalone framework to assess the methane emissions intensity and carbon (CO2e) intensity at
The Quantification, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (QMRV) Project is designed to provide an accurate representation of Cheniere’s (a leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) company) supply
This guide helps companies influence their JV partners to reduce methane emissions and create a cleaner oil and gas value chain. The Playbook for Methane
Voluntary initiative certification encompassing all ESG focus areas. The EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development is a set of rigorous performance standards for energy development
This document outlines the documentation requirements (list of information elements that a company should provide) for L4 and L5. For the most part, these have
Standards for companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The standards cover the full range of environmental, social, and governance issues, including climate
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Starters Guide is a onboarding resource for companies joining the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0). This guide provides a
The fourth edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) publication, An Eye on Methane: Invisible but not unseen, takes
This whitepaper, published in December 2024, examines the alignments and gaps between Veritas site-level protocols and the U.S. EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) Subpart
This document provides guidelines for companies in the gas sector to set methane emissions reduction targets, based on a questionnaire circulated among GIE, IOGP, and
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
The OGMP 2.0 Technical Guidance Documents are key resources for companies participating in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. These documents provide
High-level document listing the guiding principles for reducing methane emissions across the natural gas value chain, as highlighted in the International Energy Agency’s World Energy
This document was developed by OGCI member companies and provides guidance to oil and gas operators on how near-zero methane emissions could be interpreted and
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative is a CEO-led organization bringing together 12 of the largest oil and gas companies worldwide to lead the industry’s response to climate change.
© OGCI 2017 - 2025. All rights reserved.
