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EU to delay methane emissions rules after pushback from governments
The delay would give importers more time to verify methane emissions as governments warn the rules could divert fuel supplies and raise compliance risks.
- On Tuesday, the European Commission announced plans to propose a one-year delay to the European Union's methane regulation for imported fuels. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Brussels is exploring the postponement of import-related provisions originally scheduled for January 1, 2027.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and roughly a dozen European Union governments, along with the United States, pressed Brussels last week to pause the rules. Governments fear suppliers facing new compliance risks could divert fuel cargoes elsewhere, worsening Europe's tight energy supply.
- Europe enters another winter with supply security as a top priority after the Iran war disrupted global oil and gas flows. Foreign producers would be required to monitor and report methane emissions under the regulation, creating additional compliance burdens during a period of market instability.
- IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the agency is monitoring refined-product markets closely and could discuss additional strategic stock releases if conditions deteriorate. The IEA's 32 members released 400 million barrels in March, though only about 20% of strategic inventories have been utilized so far.
- Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen stated that any postponement should come with strings attached. Member states would be expected to use the extra time to prepare for full implementation of the methane standards once the delay expires.
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