Algeria, Qatar, Nigeria, and the United States urge EU to revise methane emissions regulation

The Algerian Ministry of Hydrocarbons confirmed this initiative, emphasizing the urgency of their request. The core concern is that the strict measurement, notification, and verification requirements of the EUMR will be impossible for many oil and gas exporters to meet in time for shipments destined for the European market. The ministry warns that this could lead to supply disruptions and energy price spikes, undermining Europe's efforts to secure its energy sources.

The four nations propose three solutions: activating a "Stop the Clock" mechanism to temporarily suspend deadlines for developing acceptable compliance methodologies, protecting existing contracts through "Grandfathering" during the adjustment phase due to their duration and financial weight, and suspending sanctions against companies during this transitional period. Algeria's Minister Mohamed Arkab advocated for this initiative, highlighting it as a continuation of the energy partnership between Algiers and Europe. He stressed the importance of balancing climate protection with reliable energy supplies.

The letter also noted that Sonatrach and its partners have already made significant investments to reduce methane emissions and plan to continue these e