The USA, Qatar, Algeria and Nigeria have appealed to the leadership of the European Union to revise future rules on methane emissions. Gas-exporting countries warn that overly stringent requirements could complicate energy supplies to Europe and create risks for the bloc's energy security, UNN reports citing Bloomberg.
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In a joint letter, the exporters urged Brussels to adopt a "pragmatic approach" and amend regulations to allow European countries to import the necessary volumes of oil and natural gas without hindrance. The issue has become particularly urgent amid high energy prices and the EU's intentions to ramp up purchases of American gas.
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The initiative to revise the rules is supported by the Czech Republic and Slovakia, which call on the European Commission to urgently reduce barriers to energy imports. At the same time, Brussels does not yet plan to change the legislation, offering member states more flexibility in monitoring and possible fines for companies.
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According to current EU plans, from next year imports of fossil fuels must meet new methane emission requirements, and by 2030 financial penalties for exceeding the established norms will come into effect. Representatives of the American energy industry consider such rules imperfect and say they are continuing negotiations with European officials on their adjustment.
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