As the EU makes important strides to curb methane emissions, the recently enacted EU 2024/1787 regulation outlines stringent guidelines for operators across Europe. By May 5, 2025, operators must submit a Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program detailing the measurement technologies, timelines for measurements, and the planned methodologies. Additionally, in 2025, operators are required to complete Type 2 measurements for all assets, alongside annual LDAR and Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) reports.

We spoke with Brandon Locke, Europe Policy Manager for Methane, Clean Air Task Force, and Cristina Lopez, Research and Development (R&D) Engineer, GRTgaz, to better understand the regulatory requirements and the challenges that lie ahead for Europe's oil and gas operators.

This interview will provide you with insights into:

• Navigating these regulatory changes as the first reporting deadline in May 2025 approaches
• Employing best practices in training and cost management to align with ambitions EU targets
• Leveraging technology to meet regulatory, voluntary, and company-specific goals