Suspend EU methane import penalties for first three years, EU Commission says
( July 20, 2026, 14:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission recommended that EU countries suspend penalties for importers that fail to comply with the EU Methane Regulation between 2027 and 2029, while maintaining all underlying compliance obligations. It also issued guidance on how companies can demonstrate compliance, including through certification and trace-and-claim systems, arguing the measures will provide legal certainty and help preserve energy security amid tight global oil and gas markets.Press release follows. Q&A, the two recommendations and the annex can be found below....
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