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There’s a lot of panicking about EU methane rules, but do gas supply scares add up?
Nearly half of EU member states, oil and gas companies and the US administration claim the EU's methane regulation is unfinished, causes legal risks, and could disrupt Europe's gas supplies. But does it?
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Eunews
· Jun 26, 2026
Italy and 11 other countries call to delay methane‑import obligations
Countries are concerned that a strict application of the regulation could lead some producers, particularly those without advanced methane monitoring systems, to reduce or temporarily suspend deliveries to the EU
EUobserver
· Jul 3, 2026
US lawmakers urge von der Leyen not to give in to oil and gas lobbyists and defend EU methane rules
The EU methane regulation has become a defining test of Europe's ability to maintain ambitious climate and energy policies the US lawmakers wrote.
POLITICO
· Jun 22, 2026
Big gas is trying to cash in on Europe’s fossil fuel crisis
Fossil fuel companies are exploiting Europe’s energy price crisis to weaken EU methane rules designed to reduce powerful greenhouse gas emissions. Evidence shows their claims are unfounded.
NaturalNews.com
· Jun 26, 2026
US, Qatar Push Back Against EU Methane Rules
(NaturalNews) The United States and Qatar have formally opposed new European Union regulations on methane emissions, according to officials familiar with the diplom...
ING Think
· Jul 6, 2026
Europe’s push for sustainable aviation fuels needs more than mandates
Europe’s mandates for Sustainable Aviation Fuels send a strong demand signal, but won’t unlock new supply on their own. Scaling production requires incentives for producers and a broader feedstock strategy. Without these measures, Europe risks meeting its climate goals by becoming increasingly dependent on imported fuels
ANTARA News
· Jun 27, 2026
Indonesia's ministry backs gas bill to boost manufacturing growth
Indonesia's Ministry of Industry said the ratification of the Draft Government Regulation on Natural Gas for ...
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Related coverage for "There’s a lot of panicking about EU methane rules, but do gas supply scares add up?": Eunews — Italy and 11 other countries call to delay methane‑import obligations. EUobserver — US lawmakers urge von der Leyen not to give in to oil and gas lobbyists and defend EU methane rules. POLITICO — Big gas is trying to cash in on Europe’s fossil fuel crisis. NaturalNews.com — US, Qatar Push Back Against EU Methane Rules. ING Think — Europe’s push for sustainable aviation fuels needs more than mandates. ANTARA News — Indonesia's ministry backs gas bill to boost manufacturing growth