EU methane reporting templates for oil, gas operators open for feedback

( October 12, 2026, 12:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Oil and gas operators across the EU would use standardized templates to report their methane emissions under planned secondary legislation that the European Commission is consulting on until Nov. 6. The regulation aims to standardize requirements for the accurate measurement, quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the energy sector in the EU, the commission said in a statement. The commission is aiming to agree the rules by the end of 2026.Press release follows. Draft implementing regulation and annexes are listed below....

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