The Leuna industrial chemical park stands illuminated at twilight in Leuna, Germany, on March 17, 2026. Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesEnergy officials from four nations—the United States, Qatar, Nigeria, and Algeria—sent a letter to European Union leaders on Tuesday, warning that implementing the bloc’s methane regulations can disrupt regional oil and gas supplies.In 2024, the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR) entered into force. It aims to cut down methane emissions, including from global supply chains. The measure requires the bloc’s energy importers to comply with various reporting and monitoring measures when importing energy from other nations, with these mandates coming into effect between 2025 and 2030.
Europe Warned of Energy Supply Disruptions Following Its Methane Regulations
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