( November 6, 2026, 10:51 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU governments have backed a one-year delay to methane monitoring, reporting and verification requirements for oil, gas and coal importers, citing energy security concerns linked to disruptions in the Middle East. The agreement follows the European Commission's proposal to postpone the requirements until January 2028. Governments also want to delay methane-intensity reporting and methane-intensity limits for importers and EU producers by one year, while requiring further postponement of import-related monitoring obligations if the verification systems are not in place. They seek a deal with EU lawmakers by year-end, before current import-related monitoring requirements take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.Press release follows, and is listed below....
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