EU seeks balance between curbing methane emissions and security of supply

The European Commission recommends temporary leniency on financial penalties for methane emissions reporting non-compliance among importers from 2027 to 2029, aiming to ease market tensions amid supply uncertainties while maintaining the regulatory obligations. It also published model contract clauses to improve data flow in complex supply chains, though concerns remain about consistent enforcement and recognition of foreign emissions verification systems.

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