Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen stated the delay does not undermine climate ambitions and insisted the regulations be postponed rather than eased. The Commission is currently evaluating legal options to finalize the schedule change, which now requires approval from the European Parliament and member nations. The move follows a period of technical review ahead of an Oct. 15 meeting of EU leaders.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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EU Commission Proposes 1 Year Delay for Methane Import Rules
Commodities21 days ago
Government resistance has led to a shift in the implementation of emissions tracking for energy shipments into the bloc. The European Commission has formally proposed a one year postponement of monitoring obligations under its 2024 methane emissions regulation, which would move the entry into force date for oil, gas, and coal imports from 2027 to 2028.
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