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Methane Regulation: Industry calls for a further delay | energate messenger english edition

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21 July 2026

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regulatory

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Climate Tech

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 21 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Commission is easing enforcement of the EU Methane Regulation on oil and gas imports, but industry bodies Fuels Europe and IOGP Europe are calling for further delays beyond the temporary relief measures proposed. The regulation requires strict methane emissions monitoring for fossil fuel imports, with industry arguing compliance timelines are unachievable.

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The Wire takeaway

If you supply LNG or crude into Europe, the methane monitoring rules you thought were coming are now in flux—the Commission is backing away, but the industry's calls for further delays signal the rules may yet get tougher once political pressure eases. Start building your emissions tracking now, or expect to lose customers who can't meet the standard.

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Climate Tech · eu-methane-regulation · fossil-fuel-imports · regulatory-delay · compliance-enforcement · lng-supply