Dossier
EU Methane Regulation
Coverage of EU Methane Regulation in the Nexus archive.
- Big gas is trying to cash in on Europe’s fossil fuel crisis
The EU Methane Regulation aims to reduce methane emissions from fossil fuels by requiring monitoring and reporting, potentially cutting global emissions by over 30%. Fossil fuel companies, including those backed by the Trump administration, are lobbying to weaken the rules, claiming they harm energy security, despite evidence showing the regulation supports energy recovery and security.
- US and petroleum lobbies urge rethink of EU Methane Regulation
The US and petroleum lobbies are urging a reconsideration of the EU Methane Regulation, arguing that the EU executive's proposal to waive statutory penalties for a few years is insufficient.