German Economics Minister Reiche signals forthcoming tweaks to EU methane rules to benefit oil and gas sectorExecutive summary: German Economics Minister Reiche said she will advocate for changes to the EU Methane Regulation that would benefit oil and gas companies. The proposal could alter compliance costs for Europe’s fossil‑fuel sector and influence the bloc’s climate‑policy trajectory. German Economics Minister Reiche, EU Commission, European oil and gas operators, environmental regulators. The EU Commission will release its methane‑rule recommendations; subsequent negotiations in the Council and Parliament will determine the final text.The announcement by Minister Reiche indicates that the German government is preparing to lobby for adjustments to the EU Methane Regulation that would reduce compliance burdens on oil and gas companies. While the exact nature of the changes has not been detailed, the move aligns with industry calls for a more lenient regulatory framework amid broader EU climate‑fit‑for‑55 objectives. Environmental groups are likely to view the proposal as a potential setback for methane‑emission reductions, setting up a typical industry‑vs‑climate tension.Connected developmentsIndia Boosts U.S. LPG Imports to Record HighComment être au frais chez soi, sans abuser de la climatisation, même s’il fait 40 °C dehorsOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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