Work Area
Methane
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Methane intensity for oil and gas production: Key methodological considerations
The core purpose of this report is to assist Union policymakers in developing a fit-for-purpose standard by outlining a series of key considerations.
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Blueprint for a Comprehensive Oil and Gas Methane Regulation
The purpose of this blueprint is to introduce initial considerations for developing comprehensive regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
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Joint Statement: Uphold the EU Methane Regulation for a Secure, Competitive, and Affordable Europe
Ahead of the informal European Business Leaders Meeting in Antwerp and the EU Leaders’ retreat, Clean Air Task Force joins civil society organisations urging EU leaders to exclude the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR) from any tentative deregulation attempt, and ensure its full implementation to strengthen Europe’s energy security, competitiveness and…
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How to accelerate emissions reductions in the agriculture sector? Put farmers at the center of methane action
Agriculture is the largest source of human-made methane, and this methane comes primarily from the digestive process and manure of ruminant animals, particularly cattle.
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U.S. lawmakers urge EU to maintain strong methane import standards
A group of U.S. Members of Congress has urged the European Union to preserve its Methane Regulation, showing strong support for new rules slated to reduce global emissions. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Energy Ministers of EU Member States, the lawmakers argue that…
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Resource Library: EPA Natural Gas STAR Technical Documents
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Natural Gas STAR Program is a voluntary program aimed at reducing methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. Through this program, EPA partners with oil and gas operators and industry stakeholders to promote technology transfer and share best practices to mitigate the sector’s…
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Not all certification approaches can deliver on the goals of the EU Methane Import Standard
On 15 December, EU ministers will gather for an important Energy Council meeting where they will examine how the EU’s new methane import standard should be implemented. Of particular importance will be a discussion on what types of tracing systems should be accepted to comply with the EU Methane Regulation’s…
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Ghana’s EPA and CATF strengthen climate leadership through methane regulation
Ghana has taken another decisive step in its journey to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
