Securities and Exchange Commission

Financial disclosures to include sustainbility reporting in the US. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires public companies, certain company insiders, and broker-dealers to file periodic financial statements and other disclosures. Finance professionals and investors rely on SEC filings to make informed decisions when evaluating whether to invest in a company.

Standards of performance for new, reconstructed, and modified sources and emissions guidelines for existing sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review

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 sources. It also includes Emissions Guidelines for states to follow as they develop plans to limit methane emissions from existing sources.

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, […]

EPA Subpart W

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 natural gas sectors. This webpage provides essential resources for Subpart W reporters, including guidance on compliance, links to rulemaking documents, and tools to support accurate data submission. It helps facilities […]

ECCC: Oil and gas methane regulations

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. It includes operational and maintenance standards, compliance requirements, and best practices to support industry efforts in minimizing methane emissions.

Curtailing flaring and venting: New Mexico methane strategy

New Mexico enforces regulations to achieve 98% gas capture, reducing flaring and venting.

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

EU proposes regulations for methane emission reductions in energy sector.

Clean Air Task Force: Colombia first South American country to regulate methane from oil and gas

Colombia implements regulations to reduce fugitive methane emissions in oil and gas sector.

OEUK: The North Sea methane action plan

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

Methane policy recommendations for the EU

Policy recommendations for the EU to address methane emissions.