EU methane rules: Impact for global LNG exporters

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 regulations aim to curb methane emissions across the natural gas supply chain, from production to consumption. This move could pose challenges for LNG exporters worldwide, particularly those with less stringent […]

Methane emissions in the EU: The key to immediate action on climate change

This briefing provides an overview of the key sources of methane (CH4) in the EU. It also describes the main EU and international policy processes for reducing CH4 emissions, which contribute to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and climate neutrality.

EU methane regulations

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 from the energy sector. Its key objectives are to eliminate avoidable methane releases and minimize leaks in both the EU and its global supply chains. The regulation introduces several measures, […]

EU CSRD: EU Sustainability Reporting Standards

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 change, biodiversity and human rights. They provide information for investors to understand the sustainability impact of the companies in which they invest. They also take account of discussions with the […]

Methane policy recommendations for the EU

Policy recommendations for the EU to address methane emissions.

Snam: Hot tapping for pipeline connections

Snam uses hot tapping to connect pipelines without venting, reducing emissions.

National Grid: Continuous monitoring of emissions

National Grid implements continuous methane monitoring in gas distribution network.

OEUK: The North Sea methane action plan

UK’s offshore industry commits to methane reductions via North Sea Methane Action Plan.

Tackling emissions at home and abroad: EU Methane Strategy and proposed regulation

EU proposes regulations for methane emission reductions in energy sector.

Snam: Leak detection and repair applications

Snam’s LDAR program reduces methane emissions through regular monitoring and repairs.