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Jun 23, 2026

US and Qatar pressure EU to pause methane regulations as eleven member states cite energy security concerns

The United States and Qatar are warning the European Union that strict methane regulations could divert gas supplies elsewhere, while eleven EU countries are calling for a pause to the rules citing potential supply disruptions and increased costs from foreign suppliers.

Jun 23, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Eleven European Union member states, led by the Czech Republic and Slovakia, are urging the European Commission to delay key provisions of the European Union's methane rules by at least three years
  • ▪Qatar, whose liquefied natural gas production has been severely hit by war in Iran, has pressured the European Union to ease its methane rules
  • ▪A public letter from energy exporters, including Algeria and Nigeria, states that importers have begun purchasing oil and natural gas for 2027 delivery with no viable path to comply with the methane regulation

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Climate diplomacy & agreements1Energy security & geopolitics1Environmental regulation1EU climate policy1Gas markets1

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