Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23
US, Qatar Urge EU to Ease Methane Rules as Exporters Warn of Energy Security Threat
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23

US, Qatar Urge EU to Ease Methane Rules as Exporters Warn of Energy Security Threat

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23

Summary

  • The US, Qatar and other natural-gas exporters asked the EU in a letter to soften pending methane-emissions rules and adopt a more “pragmatic approach.”
  • The exporters said the current framework needs clarification and changes so European buyers can keep securing oil and gas supplies.
  • Their warning frames the methane rules not just as a climate-compliance issue but as a potential risk to the bloc’s energy security.

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