Today, EU Energy Ministers adopted their position (the General Approach) on a proposed Regulation to tackle wasted methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.

Ahead of a crucial decision by the Council of the European Union, 11 leading NGOs have raised serious concerns about the watering down of the EU Methane Regulation, and call on the European Commission to speak up against the suggestions of the Council. The letter makes detailed policy recommendations and highlights serious flaws evident in the most recent draft from the Council.

Ahead of a crucial decision by the Council of the European Union, 10 leading NGOs have raised serious concerns about the watering down of the EU Methane Regulation by member states. While some of these concerns have already been reflected in media coverage, the letter makes detailed policy recommendations and highlights serious flaws evident in the most recent draft from the Council.