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On July 20, 2026, the European Commission recommended that EU Member States suspend certain penalties for importer noncompliance during 2027, 2028 and 2029. It also issued guidance that allows certification and trace-and-claim solutions to help demonstrate compliance across complex supply chains. Key Takeaways: The European Commission recommends that EU Member States refrain from applying certainRead more

EU methane requirements and evolving market expectations are increasing demand for verification-ready emissions data. U.S. LNG exports are expected to keep growing in 2026 and 2027, even as methane reporting and verification expectations become more complex for companies supplying global markets. That combination is creating challenges for the natural gas value chain. Export demand continuesRead more

A Practical Guide to Regulations, Risks, and Real-World Solutions LNG emissions compliance has become one of the most critical challenges facing liquefied natural gas operators in the United States. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, especially concerning methane and greenhouse gases, LNG operators must navigate a complex web of federal, state, and local requirements while maintaining safe,Read more

The 12th International LNG Congress (LNGCON 2026) held March 9–10 in Barcelona, brought together LNG leaders from across the value chain to discuss a familiar but increasingly urgent challenge: how to balance energy security, infrastructure investment, and decarbonization in a market facing mounting regulatory and operational pressure. What stood out from this year’s congress wasRead more

EU guidance aims to make methane compliance more practical for imported oil and gas, while keeping the transparency bar high. Europe is moving to make compliance more workable under its new methane emissions law for imported oil and gas, following concerns raised by the United States and industry. In a Reuters report published December 11,Read more

What’s at Stake for Future Exports S&P Global’s Path to Net Zero article by Corey Paul and Matt Hoisch (Sept. 30, 2025) explains how Europe’s new methane rules for imported fuels are creating fresh uncertainty for US LNG exporters. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the EU will require LNG importers to prove that their gas meetsRead more