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EU methane import rules · 2026-09-30 · ENTITY

EU methane import rules

FIRST OBSERVED
WSB-0002 · 2026-09-29
CURRENT STATE
possible delay to 2028
DEVELOPING

SYSTEM BIOGRAPHY

2026-09-29 · WSB-0002[1]

STATE CHANGE
scheduled for 2027 → possible delay to 2028
DEVELOPING

2026-09-30 · WSB-0003

NO CHANGE
possible delay to 2028
DEVELOPING

SOURCES

[1] Reuters · 2026-09-29

The European Commission is considering delaying foreign oil and gas methane reporting requirements from January 2027 to January 2028 amid supply-security concerns; amendments still require institutional approval.