EU Methane Regulation
Are you in charge of environmental compliance? Then you are figuring out how to comply with the first-ever EU Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector. The Regulation has now officially been launched and has entered into force on August 4, 2024.
The regulation introduces new requirements for the oil, gas, and coal sectors to measure, report, and verify methane emissions, as well as putting in place mitigation measures to avoid such emissions. This includes detecting and repairing methane leaks and limiting venting and flaring. It also puts forward global monitoring tools to ensure transparency on methane emissions from imports of oil, gas, and coal into the EU.
Let's make a plan and perform your methane emission measurements now. We help you ensure compliance with the new EU Methane Regulation in the most cost-efficient way while respecting deadlines. Our experts are ready to support you.
Alex explains the EU Methane Regulation
Deadlines to hit
Create gap analysis. Define roadmap. Define scope. Create inventory. Execute initial Type 2 LDAR program
Submit LDAR program to your authorities: Detail your LDAR survey approach Detail your timeline
LDAR: Complete Type 2 LDAR Program for all assets (e.g. facilities, wells, pipelines) Submit yearly LDAR report MRV: Quantification of source-level methane emissions Can be generic factors Submit MRV Report
Operated Asset: Source-level quantification with source-level measurement factors Based on measurements using specific emission factors Submit MRV report containing quantification of source-level methane emissions Assessed by verifier
Non-operated Assets: Source-level quantification with source-level measurement factors for Based on measurements using specific emission factors Submit MRV report containing quantification of source-level methane emissions Assessed by verifier
Operated Asset: Quantification of source-level methane emissions complemented by measurements on site-level Should be reconciled Subsequent yearly MRV reports for operated assets are due May 31st Assessed by verifier Measurement frequency: 1/year
Non-operated Assets: Quantification of source-level methane emissions complemented by measurements on site-level Should be reconciled Subsequent yearly MRV reports for operated assets are due May 31st Assessed by verifier Measurement frequency: 1/year
Effective emission management starts with thorough preparation and setting up a high-quality inventory of all your assets. We create a gap analysis and we define a roadmap towards compliance. Our team helps you with defining the scope. Finally, we make a full inventory of all components using cloud-based emission management software. We select the correct emission factors for your assets, your emission categories, or your source types.
Methane leak detection on vessels
LNG vessels and vessels transporting oil must now comply with the new EU Methane Regulation. We can help.
Methane detection and quantification for DSOs
As a European DSO, you are now required to measure and quantify methane emissions on all your assets. Both aboveground and underground. We are ready to support you.
Implications for exporters to the EU
The EU Methane Regulation also has significant implications for exporters of oil and gas to the European Union. Non-EU operators supplying energy to the EU market are increasingly expected to demonstrate robust methane emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) practices aligned with EU requirements. We support exporters in anticipating and addressing these expectations.
Emission management software as MRV system
The regulation states that records of all identified leaks should be kept for at least ten years.
Emission management software SFEMP is a highly performant MRV system that meets today's complexity of emission management.