( August 31, 2026, 13:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU methane rules for oil and gas imports should be postponed for three years because the systems needed for companies to comply are not yet fully in place, industry groups such as Eurogas, Energy Traders Europe and FuelsEurope, said in a joint reaction. The groups called for binding EU legislation delaying key obligations due from Jan. 1, 2027, warning that non-binding guidance would not provide legal certainty and that implementation could affect energy security, competitiveness and supply diversification.Press release follows. Full reaction and annex are listed below....
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