Episode 1

In August 2024, the EU methane regulations came into force. These new rules have important implications for EU-based oil, gas, and coal producers, but they also extend to the region's fossil fuel imports. New reporting requirements for global gas suppliers begin in 2025, and by 2030 the EU will introduce a new "maximum methane intensity" level, or an import standard. It will be challenging for U.S. LNG sellers to meet the requirements, due to the complexity of U.S. gas supply chains.

Ben Cahill discussed these rules - and some uncertainties ahead - with two leading experts on the topic, Maria Olczak and Jonathan Stern of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. 

Host:
Ben Cahill
Director, Energy Markets and Policy
UT Austin

Guests:
Maria Olczak
Research Fellow
OIES

Jonathan Stern
Distinguished Research Fellow
OIES