The EU Methane Regulation

Reducing emissions while maintaining energy security

The EU Methane Regulation is a key piece of climate legislation, aiming to reduce methane emissions from both domestic and imported fossil fuels. But despite its clear rationale and prolonged roll-out, some industry actors and member states are calling for delays to implementation, arguing it undermines EU energy security – concerns which are unfounded when considering trends in gas demand, diversification strategies and its practical implementation.

This briefing outlines why such claims are unjustified and explains how the EU is well-positioned to cut methane emissions while maintaining a secure and resilient energy system.