Comisia Europeană e deschisă la varianta cerută de Franța de a amâna intrarea in vigoare a normelor privind emisiile de metan - Economica.net

The EU has opened the possibility of delaying methane emission regulations for fossil fuel importers by one year, following a request from French President Emmanuel Macron due to rising energy prices. This potential delay aims to give market participants time to adapt without compromising energy security. The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, highlighted the challenging winter ahead and uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz as justifications for this consideration. Environmental NGOs oppose this delay, arguing that it will not reduce energy costs and that reducing methane emissions is crucial for addressing extreme weather conditions. The EU's methane regulation requires importers to monitor and report emissions starting January 2027, but it faces criticism from hydrocarbon-producing countries.