European Commission proposes one-year delay to methane reporting requirements
The proposed deferral concerns some obligations on fossil-fuel importers and producers during Europe's energy price pressures.
The European Commission has proposed delaying some obligations under the EU Methane Regulation by one year, citing high energy prices and concern about gas and oil supply, The Brussels Times reported.
The proposed amendment affects monitoring, reporting and verification duties for importers of natural gas, oil and coal. Some reporting of methane-intensity measurements would also be postponed.
The Commission said the changes would not alter the overall scope of the law, which was adopted in 2024. The proposal is not yet an enacted change.
EU Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said flexibility was needed to limit pressure on consumers and prevent added risks to energy supply during the winter.
The European Parliament and Council must consider the proposal. The reports do not establish that the delay has already taken legal effect.
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What we know
- The Commission proposed a one-year delay to selected requirements.
- Importers and producers would be affected.
- Legislative approval remains necessary.
Not yet confirmed
- Final adoption of the proposed amendment.
Why it matters for Europe
The European Commission has proposed delaying some obligations under the EU Methane Regulation by one year, citing high energy prices and concern about gas and oil supply, The Brussels Times reported.
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- What happened?
- The European Commission has proposed delaying some obligations under the EU Methane Regulation by one year, citing high energy prices and concern about gas and oil supply, The Brussels Times reported.
- What is confirmed?
- The Commission proposed a one-year delay to selected requirements.
- What remains unclear?
- Final adoption of the proposed amendment.
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