Canada announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas sector

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersDecember 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM

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In December 2025, Canada announced new regulations to reduce methane emissions from its oil and gas sector, the world's fourth largest producer. The rules, set to take effect in 2028, aim to cut overall methane emissions by 75 percent by 2035 compared to 2014 levels. This fulfills a promise to strengthen existing methane rules, allowing a slightly longer timeframe than previous drafts. The regulations prohibit venting with some exceptions and require leak detection and repair schedules. Oil and gas facilities account for roughly half of Canada's methane emissions, which are released through venting, flaring, and leaks. Operators can design their own methane control approaches as long as they meet required intensity thresholds.

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Korea Zinc 30% United States ×230% European Union 30% France 30% Mark Carney ×260% Justin Trudeau 60% Canada ×690%

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