National methane reduction policies
Countries are addressing methane emissions in a variety of ways.
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259 items
Country
Policy Name
Sector
Status
Date
- Country
- Canada
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Agriculture
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2025
- Sector
- Agriculture
- Subsector
- Manure management
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Tradeable permit systems
- Mitigation Type
- Manure-based digestion and gas recovery, Manure treatment and stabilization
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
Draft protocol under the Canadian Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System. Allows projects that treat manure with eligible systems (e.g., anaerobic digestion, chemical/mechanical treatment) to generate offset credits for methane reductions. Reductions must be additional, go beyond the legal requirements, and not be subject to carbon pricing mechanisms.
Source
- Country
- Morocco
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Waste
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2025
- Sector
- Waste
- Subsector
- Wastewater treatment
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Subsidies
- Mitigation Type
- Anaerobic treatment
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
A government-announced program with a budget of approximately 5.6 billion USD aimed at expanding wastewater treatment infrastructure across Morocco. The program focuses on increasing wastewater treatment capacity and sewerage connections, promoting wastewater reuse, and improving environmental quality.
Source
- Country
- Philippines
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2025
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Liquified natural gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Permitting and licensing rules
- Mitigation Type
- Efficiency Gains
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
The law establishes a regulatory framework for the development of the natural gas industry in the Philippines. It prioritizes indigenous natural gas over imported sources and mandates the Department of Energy to issue mechanisms requiring generation companies to source a minimum percentage of power from indigenous natural gas. While primarily focused on energy security, the law indirectly contributes to methane reduction by promoting more efficient gas utilization and reducing reliance on higher-emission fuels.
Source
- Country
- China
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2025
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Coal mining
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Tradeable permit systems
- Mitigation Type
- Gas and Heat Recovery
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
China's Certified Emissions Reduction (CCER) Program is a voluntary carbon market mechanism that includes a specific methodology for coal mine methane reduction. This methodology allows coal mine operators to earn carbon credits by voluntarily capturing and utilizing or destroying methane that falls below regulatory thresholds. It specifically targets two sources: low-concentration coal mine gas (methane concentration <8%) and ventilation air methane (VAM) - the very dilute methane (typically 0.1-1%) found in mine ventilation air. The methodology provides standardized procedures for measuring baseline emissions, calculating emission reductions, and verification requirements. This policy complements China's regulatory approach by creating economic incentives for reducing methane emissions that aren't covered by mandatory regulations like the Emission Standard (GB 21522-2024)
Source
- Country
- European Union
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Coal mining, Liquified natural gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements, Emission monitoring and verification standards, Restrictions or bans
- Mitigation Type
- Leak Detection and Repair, Flaring and Venting Restrictions
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 establishes a robust legal framework to reduce methane emissions in the EU energy sector, targeting oil, gas, and coal operations. It mandates operators to measure, monitor, report, and verify methane emissions at the source level using advanced methodologies and the highest monitoring standards. Annual reporting to national authorities is required, with independent verifiers ensuring compliance. The regulation also introduces standardized methods for quantifying emissions, emphasizing direct measurement techniques to improve accuracy and accountability.
A key feature of the regulation is its strict requirements for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR). Operators are obligated to conduct regular inspections to identify and repair methane leaks in pipelines, storage facilities, and processing plants. The frequency of inspections is determined by the facility's risk profile, and repairs must be completed within a specified timeframe to ensure swift action. Additionally, the regulation imposes significant restrictions on venting and flaring, prohibiting routine practices except in cases of safety or operational necessity. Operators are required to implement technologies to capture and utilize methane that would otherwise be wasted, such as for energy generation or reinjection into the gas network.
The regulation also addresses emissions from inactive and abandoned sites, including oil and gas wells and closed coal mines. Member States must develop mitigation plans to monitor and prevent methane leakage from these sites, ensuring long-term environmental protection. Transparency is a cornerstone of the regulation, with publicly accessible data on methane emissions reported by operators. This centralized EU database aims to enhance accountability and promote best practices across the industry.
Extending its scope beyond EU borders, the regulation includes requirements for imported fossil fuels. Importers must report methane emissions associated with the production and transport of these fuels, aligning with EU standards. The European Commission will develop methodologies to assess the methane intensity of imports, ensuring consistency with the EU's climate goals. By establishing stringent enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance, the regulation seeks to drive significant reductions in methane emissions, contributing to the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality target and setting a global benchmark for methane mitigation.
Source
- Country
- Indonesia
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Informational
- Instrument Subcategory
- Capacity-building and technical assistances
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
A joint study agreement between state-owned Pertamina and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to conduct comprehensive measurement and quantification of methane emissions from upstream oil and gas activities, specifically in the Donggi-Matindok Block and JOB Tomori. The study aims to identify key initiatives to reduce methane emissions in these areas, with a focus on developing internationally reliable methods of measurement and calculation based on actual conditions in Southeast Asia.
Source
- Country
- Algeria
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Informational
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emission monitoring and verification standards
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
The initiative by CREG (Energy Regulatory Commission) aims to include methane emissions monitoring as part of Quality of Service (QoS) standards for transmission systems, encouraging operators to reduce emissions through improved practices and compliance.
Source
- Country
- South Africa
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas, Coal mining, Bioenergy
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Performance-based regulations
- Mitigation Type
- Flaring and Venting Restrictions, Efficiency Gains, Fuel Switching
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
The Climate Change Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for South Africa's climate change response, including methane emissions reduction. Key provisions relevant to methane in the energy sector include: 1) Sectoral Emission Targets (SETs) that set GHG emission limits for specific sectors including energy; 2) Carbon budgets that allocate GHG emission allowances to significant emitters; 3) Requirements for GHG mitigation plans from entities exceeding specified thresholds; 4) A national GHG inventory system to track emissions; and 5) Penalties for non-compliance. The Act aims to enable South Africa's transition to a low-carbon economy and fulfill its international climate commitments, including the Global Methane Pledge and began in March 2025.
Source
- Country
- Australia
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Coal mining
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Technology mandates
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
This amendment to the NGER Measurement Determination phases out the use of Method 1 for estimating fugitive methane emissions from open-cut coal mines, starting progressively from July 2025. The policy requires coal mines to use more accurate measurement methods (Method 2 or higher) to better account for methane emissions, addressing concerns that Method 1 significantly underestimates actual emissions from coal mining operations.
Source
- Country
- Canada
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Waste
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2024 (phased implementation 2027–2033)
- Sector
- Waste
- Subsector
- Solid waste disposal
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Performance-based regulations, Emissions standards
- Mitigation Type
- Waste reduction, diversion, and valorization, Biogas recovery and utilization, Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
The proposed federal regulation establishes performance-based methane concentration limits for municipal solid waste landfills and requires regular surface methane monitoring, leak detection, and corrective actions. The regulation applies to landfills that (1) have accepted any quantity of municipal solid waste for disposal after January 1, 2010 and have more than 450,000 tonnes of waste in place, or (2) accept more than 10,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste for disposal in any year after the regulation comes into force and have more than 100,000 tonnes of waste in place. Landfills must conduct annual methane generation assessments and, if above regulatory thresholds, comply with surface methane concentration limits and install or upgrade methane control systems. Key compliance timelines are phased: methane generation assessments are required within the first year of the regulation coming into force, with main monitoring and control requirements coming into effect between 2027 and 2033, depending on landfill size and system status. The regulation targets a 50% reduction in landfill methane emissions below 2019 levels by 2030, with estimated cumulative reductions of 107 MtCO2e from 2025 to 2040. Enforcement is under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, with designated provisions for compliance and penalties.
Source
- Country
- Bolivia
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Subsidies, Financing instruments
- Mitigation Type
- Efficiency Gains, Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
The program promotes energy efficiency in the energy sector, targeting both public utilities and private companies. It includes incentives for upgrading equipment to reduce methane leaks and improve energy efficiency in upstream oil and gas operations.
Source
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emissions standards, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements, Restrictions or bans
- Mitigation Type
- Leak Detection and Repair, Flaring and Venting Restrictions, Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
Mandates methane management and reduction measures in the oil and gas sector, including requirements for leak detection and repair (LDAR), restrictions on routine flaring and venting, and implementation of advanced emission monitoring systems.
Source
- Country
- Canada
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Technology mandates, Emissions standards, Performance-based regulations
- Mitigation Type
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades, Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
The draft Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) Regulations aim to reduce VOC emissions from petroleum sector facilities, with indirect methane co-benefits. The regulations apply to storage tanks and loading operations at refineries, terminals, and bulk plants across Canada, establishing equipment requirements including floating roofs or vapor recovery systems for new tanks, retrofit requirements for existing tanks, vapor control systems for loading operations, and leak detection protocols. Published on February 24, 2024, with final regulations expected in 2025, implementation would be phased over 3-5 years. The regulations are expected to reduce VOC emissions by approximately 8.6 kilotonnes annually once fully implemented, while indirectly reducing methane emissions that are co-emitted during petroleum storage and handling.
Source
- Country
- China
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Liquified natural gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Restrictions or bans
- Mitigation Type
- Efficiency Gains, Fuel Switching
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
Regulates the utilization of both domestically produced and imported natural gas by establishing a prioritization system for different end-use sectors. The measures prioritize natural gas use for residential heating and cooking, and restrict its use in sectors where alternative energy sources are viable. The policy aims to optimize resource allocation, ensure energy security, and promote more efficient use of natural gas resources. While primarily focused on downstream utilization rather than upstream production practices, these measures indirectly reduce methane emissions by promoting more efficient use of natural gas and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.
Source
- Country
- China
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Coal mining
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emissions standards
- Mitigation Type
- Flaring and Venting Restrictions, Equipment and infrastructure upgrades, Gas and Heat Recovery
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
Updated national standard that strengthens China's first methane emissions regulation (GB 21522-2008, in effect 2008-2024). The original standard required installation of gas drainage works under specific conditions and prohibited direct emissions of coal mine gas with methane concentration ≥ 30%. The 2024 update significantly lowers this threshold, prohibiting direct emissions of coal mine gas with methane concentration ≥ 8% and extraction purity ≥ 10 m³/min. Requires construction of utilization facilities for such gas, and mandates destruction if utilization is not possible. Both standards require sensors to monitor methane emissions concentration, flow, pressure, and temperature. Implementation of the updated standard is expected to reduce methane emissions by about 50 million tons of CO2 equivalent per year. (Effective April 1, 2025 for new facilities; April 1, 2027 for existing facilities)
Source
- Country
- Brazil
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy, Waste, Agriculture
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Energy, Waste, Agriculture
- Subsector
- Bioenergy, Solid waste disposal, Manure management
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Technology mandates
- Mitigation Type
- Biogas recovery and utilization
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
Establishes a national mandate for blending biomethane into the natural gas supply, starting at 1% in 2026 and rising to 10%. The policy aims to drive demand for biomethane, stimulate investment in biogas production from waste and agriculture, and reduce GHG emissions in the energy sector.
Source
- Country
- Romania
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Waste, Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Waste, Energy
- Subsector
- Solid waste disposal, Wastewater treatment and discharge, Upstream oil and gas, Coal mining
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Command and control, Information, Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emissions standards, Leak detection and repair (LDAR), Mandatory emissions reporting, Subsidies
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring, Biogas recovery and utilization, Leak Detection and Repair, Flaring and Venting Restrictions
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
Draft Government Decision published for public consultation on 28 March 2024. The regulation mandates methane emissions monitoring, reporting, and mitigation in waste and energy sectors. National implementing rules include leak detection and repair, methane capture from landfills and coal mines, and penalties for non-compliance. Enforcement mechanisms are under development.
Source
- Country
- Mexico
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Agriculture
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2024
- Sector
- Agriculture
- Subsector
- Livestock management, Manure management
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Economic, Information
- Instrument Subcategory
- Financing instruments, Capacity-building and technical assistance
- Mitigation Type
- Feed management, Livestock breeding and selection
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER)'s strategy to mitigate methane emissions is structured around three main components. The first is strengthening technical capacities through Farmer Field Schools (ECAs) to encourage the adoption of sustainable practices that help reduce emissions. Second, the program seeks to establish and maintain demonstration sites showcasing sustainable livestock production systems, such as silvopastoral systems. Lastly, it will promote the development of financial mechanisms to support the transition toward sustainable livestock production.
Source
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Financing instruments
- Mitigation Type
- Leak Detection and Repair, Efficiency Gains
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
This $300 million World Bank-supported project aims to address natural gas leakage and losses along the gas transmission and distribution network, reduce wastage in use by residential and industrial users, and strengthen network monitoring capabilities. The project will install more than 1.2 million prepaid gas meters in Dhaka and Rajshahi Division to improve efficiency of gas distribution and end-use. It will also implement advanced leak detection and repair activities to reduce methane emissions along the natural gas value chain. The project was approved by the World Bank on July 27, 2023.
Source
- Country
- Ukraine
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Voluntary
- Instrument Subcategory
- Voluntary reporting programs
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
Ukrainian companies including Naftogaz of Ukraine and the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine are implementing the highest standards of monitoring and reporting according to the OGMP 2.0 (Oil and Gas Methane Partnership) standard. This voluntary initiative improves methane emissions measurement, reporting, and verification in the oil and gas sector. Implementation activities have been ongoing through 2023-2024.
Source
- Country
- United States
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Grants and direct payment
- Mitigation Type
- Decommissioning and repurposing, Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
EPA awarded $350 million in grants to 14 states to support industry efforts to voluntarily reduce emissions at low-producing (marginal) conventional wells, monitor emissions, and conduct environmental restoration at well pads. The program focuses on wells that produce less than 15 barrels of oil or 90,000 cubic feet of natural gas per day, which can account for disproportionately high methane emissions relative to production volumes.
Source
- Country
- Nigeria
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control, Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emissions standards, Performance-based regulations, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements, Restrictions or bans, Taxes or fees, Emission monitoring and verification standards
- Mitigation Type
- Leak Detection and Repair, Flaring and Venting Restrictions, Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
The regulations build upon and replace the 2018 Flare Gas Regulations, with expanded scope to explicitly address methane emissions alongside flaring and venting. Key provisions include: (1) comprehensive requirements for monitoring, measuring, and reporting methane emissions; (2) specific standards for leak detection and repair programs; (3) prohibition of routine venting except in specific safety situations; (4) requirements for operators to develop methane emissions management plans; (5) enhanced penalties for non-compliance; and (6) provisions for third-party access to associated gas that would otherwise be flared or vented. The regulations directly support Nigeria's NDC target of 60% reduction in fugitive methane emissions by 2031.
Source
- Country
- United States
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Informational
- Instrument Subcategory
- Mandatory emissions reporting
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
The Inflation Reduction Act mandated revisions to Subpart W of the GHGRP to improve the accuracy of methane emissions reporting from oil and gas facilities. The revisions enhance monitoring requirements, expand the scope of covered facilities, and improve quantification methodologies. These changes support the implementation of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program by providing more accurate emissions data. Implementation by 2024.
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- Country
- Germany
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Bioenergy
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Economic
- Instrument Subcategory
- Subsidies, Tax credits and incentives
- Mitigation Type
- Gas and Heat Recovery, Fuel Switching
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
Supports biomethane production and integration into the natural gas grid. Includes financial incentives for biomethane use in heating and transportation sectors. Aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower methane emissions from bioenergy.
Source
- Country
- Canada
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Informational
- Instrument Subcategory
- Capacity-building and technical assistances, Research and development funding
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring, Leak Detection and Repair
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
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The Methane Centre of Excellence was established to improve monitoring, reporting, and verification of methane emissions in the oil and gas sector and support the development of advanced detection technologies. With an initial investment of $30 million, the Centre's key functions include the development and deployment of advanced technologies for methane detection and quantification, improvement of emissions inventories and reporting methodologies, and knowledge sharing and capacity building among stakeholders. It was announced in December 2023 at COP28 and officially launched on March 11, 2024, with initial projects expected to be funded through 2026.
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- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements
- Mitigation Type
- Leak Detection and Repair
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
As part of the U.S.-Kazakhstan Joint Statement on Accelerating Methane Mitigation, Kazakhstan committed to developing national standards to eliminate non-emergency venting of methane and require leak detection and repair (LDAR) in the oil and gas sector before 2030. This policy was announced in 2023 and is currently in development.
Source
- Country
- United States
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emissions standards, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements, Restrictions or bans, Emission monitoring and verification standards
- Mitigation Type
- Leak Detection and Repair, Flaring and Venting Restrictions, Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
The rule establishes comprehensive standards to reduce methane emissions from new and existing oil and gas operations by nearly 80% by 2038 compared to business-as-usual. It requires regular leak monitoring and repair, prohibits routine flaring at new wells, mandates zero-emission equipment upgrades, and creates a "Super-Emitter Response Program" to address large leaks. The rule covers hundreds of thousands of existing sources nationwide and is expected to prevent 58 million tons of methane emissions from 2024 to 2038.
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- Country
- Egypt
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements, Emission monitoring and verification standards
- Mitigation Type
- Flaring and Venting Restrictions, Leak Detection and Repair
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
-
Development of internal regulations to address methane emissions in Egypt's oil and gas sector. The regulations aim to establish comprehensive standards for monitoring, reporting, and reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations, including requirements for leak detection and repair. Announced at COP28 by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla, these regulations were planned to be finalized by the end of 2024 as part of Egypt's broader commitment to reduce emissions in the oil and gas sector by 65% by 2030.
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- Country
- Vietnam
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Active
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas, Midstream/downstream oil and gas, Coal mining
- Status
- Active
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emission monitoring and verification standards
- Mitigation Type
- Measurement and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Indirect
- Policy Description
-
This circular establishes technical methodologies for measurement, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and GHG inventory development in the industry and trade sector. It provides methods for GHG inventory development and creates a standardized technical framework for tracking emissions, including those from energy operations." Effective 2024.
Source
- Country
- Canada
- Policy Name
- Sector
- Energy
- Status
- Announced
- Date
- 2023
- Sector
- Energy
- Subsector
- Upstream oil and gas
- Status
- Announced
- Instrument Type
- Command and control
- Instrument Subcategory
- Emissions standards, Technology mandates, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements, Performance-based regulations, Restrictions or bans, Emission monitoring and verification standards
- Mitigation Type
- Leak Detection and Repair, Equipment and infrastrcuture upgrades, Flaring and Venting Restrictions, Measuring and monitoring
- Direct or Indirect
- Direct
- Policy Description
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The proposed amendments aim to strengthen existing methane regulations to achieve at least a 75% reduction in oil and gas methane emissions by 2030 relative to 2012 levels. The amendments expand the scope to apply to virtually all facilities handling natural gas, including previously excluded facilities. Key requirements include the elimination of routine venting and flaring, zero-emitting pneumatic devices and pumps where technically feasible, enhanced LDAR requirements with increased inspection frequency, stricter equipment standards for compressors and other equipment, and expanded monitoring and reporting obligations. Published in the Canada Gazette, Part I in December 2023, the amendments would be phased in between 2026-2030, with key requirements taking effect in 2026, 2027, and 2030. Enforcement would be enhanced through more frequent inspections, expanded reporting requirements, and potential use of advanced monitoring technologies. The amendments are expected to reduce cumulative methane emissions by approximately 217 megatonnes CO₂e between 2027 and 2040. (Proposed phased implementation 2026-2030)
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While this database does not capture every policy worldwide, the goal is to provide a snapshot of the policy landscape and insights into prevailing trends and government priorities across key methane-emitting sectors. Please note that these findings are current as of March 2025.
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