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9 Nov 2026
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Council
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Position
Council sets negotiating mandate to delay methane obligations
The Council agreed a mandate on 6 November for talks with Parliament on a proposal to postpone by one year certain obligations under Regulation (EU) 2024/1787. The proposed changes would extend deadlines for methane reporting and verification by importers and Union producers of crude oil, natural gas and coal.
Importance
Significant
Lenses
Policy
Why it matters
The mandate advances legislation that would change methane reporting and verification deadlines for energy importers and producers.
Institution
Council
Audience
Compliance teamsIn-house counselPolicymakers
Tags
ClimateEnergy
Sectors
Oil, gas, and fuelsMining and quarrying
Dates
- 30 Jun 2027 · Proposed deadline for Commission methane standards
- 5 Feb 2028 · Proposed deadline for operated-asset methane reports
- 31 May 2029 · Proposed importer deadline for methane contract reporting
- 5 Aug 2029 · Proposed deadline for methane-intensity reports
- 5 Aug 2031 · Proposed deadline to demonstrate methane intensity
References
- Council document: ST 15503/26