Joint NGO letter on EU Methane Regulation
Brussels, 13 June 2023 -- The signatories of this letter call on the European Union energy ministers to be decisive on a matter that will define EU climate ambition on methane mitigation.
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METHANE: PLENARY VOTE SIGNALS EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IS READY TO STEP UP MITIGATION EFFORTS
Brussels, 9 May 2023 -- Today the European Parliament adopted its position on the European Commission’s proposal on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector.
EU Methane regulation: NGOs raise deep concerns over new amendments
Tomorrow, the European Parliament will have the opportunity to support a landmark position on the Methane Regulation. This is a critical piece of legislation poised to both slow global warming and increase energy security by reducing methane emissions in the energy sector.
Methane: The proposed amendments would not only limit the scope of the regulation and undermine efforts to combat global warming, but also exacerbate economic concerns
Brussels, 8 May 2023 -- Today the European Parliament will review and enter final debates on its report on the European Commission’s proposal on methane, intended to reduce methane gas emissions in the energy sector. The report is set for a plenary vote on 9 May 2023.
Methane: MEPs’ vote welcome, but no more time to waste to stop the leaks
Brussels, 26 April 2023 - Today the European Parliament’s Industry and Environment committees have adopted their position on the EU’s Methane regulation, intended to reduce methane gas emissions in the oil and gas sector. Responding to the vote, Flavia Sollazzo, Senior Director, EU Energy Transition, Environmental Defense Fund Europe, said...
LEADING NGO APPEALS TO THE EU: AS THE WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL GAS IMPORTER, “DON'T LET METHANE SLIP THROUGH THE CRACKS”
Brussels, 25 April 2023 – With a crucial EU Parliamentary vote taking place tomorrow, 26 April, the Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) is urging MEPs to support a strong position on the bloc’s first regulation aimed at reducing methane emissions in the energy sector.
EDFE at Earth Day Italia
Rome, 22 April 2023 – On the 53rd Earth Day, Environmental Defense Fund Europe is thrilled to be an official partner of Earth Day Italia, one of the most important events in Italy around climate change, ecological transition and the search for coherent solutions and policy choices.
EU falls short on promise to cut methane
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.
Open Letter: Leading NGOs call on European Commission to defend methane regulation
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.