On Tuesday 18 July, the European Commission, along with Japan, the United States, South Korea and Australia, reaffirmed its commitment to reducing methane emissions throughout the liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain.
The joint declaration signed at the conference of LNG producers and consumers in Tokyo aims to strengthen international cooperation against emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
This step represents a significant step forward in terms of the priorities set out in the European Green Deal.
By becoming the world leader in reducing methane emissions, the EU is consolidating its role in monitoring, reporting and verifying emissions, and remains determined to continue its efforts. Cooperation with other countries and organisations such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Methane Emissions Observatory will continue to intensify.
The European Commission also aims to create a globally harmonised assessment framework for LNG projects to better measure methane emissions.
By supporting international public-private coordination in the LNG sector, the EU is also committed to working with LNG producers and consumers worldwide to reduce methane emissions.
To see the statement, go to https://aeur.eu/f/85w (Original version in French by Nithya Paquiry)