EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure
- The European Commission says waiving penalties will ensure the security of energy supply.
- The European Union has recommended the suspension of penalties for oil and gas companies that breach its methane emissions standards, following pressure from the United States and other countries.
- The European Commission on Monday said that EU member states should not apply penalties in 2027-2030 in order to avoid energy supply disruptions.
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- The European Commission says waiving penalties will ensure the security of energy supply.
- The European Union has recommended the suspension of penalties for oil and gas companies that breach its methane emissions standards, following pressure from the United States and other countries.
- The European Commission on Monday said that EU member states should not apply penalties in 2027-2030 in order to avoid energy supply disruptions.
Sources: Al Jazeera