EU says committed to pragmatic enforcement of planned methane emissions rules
By Louis de Briant ( May 13, 2026, 15:25 GMT | Insight) -- The EU has said it is committed to a pragmatic approach to its planned law on methane emissions from the extraction of gas and oil that is imported into the bloc after a document suggested penalties for breaching the rules could be postponed during crisis periods. Industry groups are concerned the rules could complicate purchases from major suppliers, especially during periods of tight supply.The EU is committed to a pragmatic approach to its planned law on methane emissions, the EU Energy Commissioner said following suggestions that penalties for breaching the rules could be postponed during crisis periods....
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