Methane

California CARB Opens 15-Day Comment Period on Landfill Methane Regulation Amendments

CARB has released modified text for the Landfill Methane Regulation (LMR) amendments, with a final comment period closing April 17, 2026. Operators face significantly tighter compliance windows for gas collection system installation and more granular reporting obligations, signaling increased enforcement pressure on methane emissions.

6 Apr 2026, 18:29ww2.arb.ca.govUnited States

US Congress Overturns EPA Waste Emissions Charge Rule for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems

The US Congress has nullified the EPA’s methane waste emissions charge rule, removing financial penalties and reporting obligations for emissions exceeding federal thresholds. Operators should reassess compliance strategies for methane reduction as the specific charge, netting, and exemption procedures are no longer in effect.

4 Apr 2026, 10:53congress.govUnited States

NEN Publishes NEN‑EN‑ISO 17507‑1:2026 and 17507‑2:2026 for Methane Number Calculation of Gaseous Fuels

The Netherlands has adopted new international standards (ISO 17507) harmonizing methane number calculations for natural gas, biomethane, and hydrogen blends. These standards provide a unified technical basis for fuel specifications and engine performance, reducing compliance risk and contractual uncertainty in the transition to low-carbon fuels.

3 Apr 2026, 18:27nen.nlNetherlands

Utah Proposes New Oil and Gas Bonding and Idle-Well Rules

Utah has proposed a tiered financial assurance framework and stricter idle-well management rules for oil and gas operations, effective as early as June 2026. Operators face significantly higher bonding costs and mandatory plugging obligations for low-producing wells, requiring a strategic review of asset portfolios and long-term reclamation liabilities.

3 Apr 2026, 18:08rules.utah.govUnited States

Netherlands Publishes Spring Climate And Energy Letter And Draft 2027 Climate And Energy Fund Programme

The Dutch government has published its 2026 Spring Climate and Energy Letter, detailing a €21 billion funding roadmap and draft 2027 multi-year programme for the energy transition. Energy-intensive sectors should leverage continued electrification subsidies while preparing for increased compliance costs from tightening methane standards and the expansion of EU ETS2 pricing.

29 Mar 2026, 17:15open.overheid.nlNetherlands

Colorado AQCC Adopts Regulation 7 on Oil and Gas Emissions (5 CCR 1001-9)

Colorado has finalized comprehensive updates to Regulation 7, mandating stricter VOC and methane controls across the oil and gas value chain effective April 2026. Operators must accelerate transitions to zero-emission pneumatic equipment and high-efficiency control devices to mitigate increasing regulatory and litigation risks associated with methane intensity.

28 Mar 2026, 20:28sos.state.co.usUnited States

Virginia DEQ and Virginia Energy Open Coal Mine Methane CPRG Grants and Confirm CCAP Deadline Extension

Virginia has opened grant applications for coal mine methane capture and confirmed a June 2026 deadline for its state-wide climate action plan. These funding opportunities and planning milestones signal a shift toward operationalizing methane reduction targets, offering significant capital for infrastructure projects in energy and waste sectors.

28 Mar 2026, 20:26energy.virginia.govUnited States

Netherlands Clarifies Climate Impacts and Conditions of Draft Tata Steel Subsidy Agreement

The Dutch government has clarified the conditions for a €2 billion decarbonization subsidy for Tata Steel, mandating a transition to green hydrogen by 2037. This signals a shift toward "tailor-made" industrial agreements that link state aid to specific technology milestones while deferring upstream emission controls to broader EU regulations.

28 Mar 2026, 20:26open.overheid.nlNetherlands

Minnesota Senate Introduces Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund Act (SF 4886)

Minnesota introduced the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund Act (SF 4886) to impose strict liability on major fossil fuel companies for historic greenhouse gas emissions. This "polluter pays" legislation creates substantial financial exposure for large energy producers and establishes a precedent for state-level recovery of climate adaptation costs.

27 Mar 2026, 20:51revisor.mn.govUnited States

Denmark Consolidates Supplementary Act for EU Methane Regulation in the Energy Sector

Denmark has consolidated its national framework for enforcing the EU Methane Regulation, formalizing authority powers and penalty structures effective from January 1, 2025. Energy sector operators face heightened enforcement risk through mandatory site inspections, digital reporting obligations, and the potential for daily coercive fines for non-compliance.

26 Mar 2026, 19:01retsinformation.dkDenmark

US EPA Proposes Approval of West Virginia CAA 111(d) Plan for Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

The US EPA is proposing to approve West Virginia’s updated air emission plan for existing municipal solid waste landfills to align with federal standards for methane and VOCs. Operators in the region should prepare for state-led enforcement of these emission guidelines, ensuring local compliance strategies match the revised federal risk and technology standards.

26 Mar 2026, 12:24federalregister.govUnited States

Canada: New Data Challenges Alberta’s Claim of Early Methane‑Reduction Success

New analysis challenging Alberta’s methane emission data is pressuring negotiators to adopt stricter, measurement-based reporting in the upcoming April 2026 federal-provincial climate agreement. Operators should prepare for a shift from model-based estimates to mandatory top-down monitoring, increasing the likelihood of more aggressive enforcement and tighter venting and flaring controls.

22 Mar 2026, 14:02pembina.orgCanada

Australia: New South Wales EPA Sets 2027 Climate Requirements For Coal Mines And Large Emitters

NSW EPA has introduced mandatory climate reporting and mitigation planning for high-emitting facilities, effective from 2027. Impacted operators must integrate decarbonization targets into site-level compliance, treating greenhouse gas emissions as regulated pollutants with enforceable mitigation obligations.

21 Mar 2026, 16:52epa.nsw.gov.auAustralia

UK Government To Consult On Landfill Methane Capture Scheme And Transitional Support

The UK government has announced plans to consult in late 2026 on a new landfill methane capture scheme and transitional support for the gas-to-energy sector. This signals a shift toward emission-focused incentives as Renewables Obligation support ends, requiring operators to prepare for new compliance and funding frameworks centered on methane management.

21 Mar 2026, 15:50qna.files.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

North Carolina DAQ Opens Public Comment On Title V Air Quality Permit For Iredell County Landfill

North Carolina has opened a public comment period through April 2, 2026, on a draft Title V air quality permit for the Iredell County Landfill. This development underscores the ongoing regulatory focus on landfill emissions and the necessity for industrial operators to ensure compliance with evolving air quality standards.

19 Mar 2026, 19:23deq.nc.govUnited States

California LAO Briefs Senate Committees on Climate Change and Agriculture

California's Legislative Analyst’s Office has briefed the Senate on agricultural methane reduction targets and potential funding shortfalls for climate initiatives through 2030. Businesses in the agricultural and livestock sectors should prepare for a shift from incentive-based programs to formal CARB regulations as the state seeks to meet statutory methane goals amid budget constraints.

19 Mar 2026, 19:03lao.ca.govUnited States

Oregon DEQ Issues Enforcement Order and $3,016,128 Penalty to Coffin Butte Landfill for Air Quality Violations

Oregon DEQ has issued a $3 million civil penalty against Coffin Butte Landfill for systemic failures in monitoring and capturing landfill gas emissions. This enforcement action underscores a tightening regulatory environment for methane management and signals that deferred compliance costs will be aggressively recouped during upcoming Title V permit renewals.

13 Mar 2026, 06:22apps.oregon.govUnited States

Netherlands Parliament Questions Impact of EU Methane Emissions Regulation on Gas Supply Security

Dutch parliamentary inquiries highlight significant risks to EU gas supply security as the 2027 methane import requirements approach. Businesses should prepare for potential supply volatility and monitor for possible regulatory adjustments or pragmatic enforcement shifts aimed at mitigating industrial energy costs.

12 Mar 2026, 13:56zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

US Senate Joint Resolution To Disapprove EPA Oil And Natural Gas Sector Deadline-Extension Rule

A US Senate resolution has been introduced to nullify the EPA's extension of compliance deadlines for oil and gas sector emissions standards. If enacted, this challenge would reinstate more immediate timelines for methane and VOC controls, increasing near-term operational and compliance risk.

12 Mar 2026, 12:42congress.govUnited States

Austria Issues Ministerial Draft to Amend Gas Industry Act 2011 for EU Methane Regulation

Austria has proposed amendments to the Gas Industry Act to implement the EU Methane Regulation, introducing strict enforcement mechanisms for energy sector operators and importers. Businesses face significant financial risks, including fines up to 20% of annual turnover, necessitating immediate alignment of leak detection and reporting protocols with EU standards.

11 Mar 2026, 17:25parlament.gv.atAustria