Internal energy papers show “half-hearted” EU commission efforts to save methane rules

EU ambassadors will meet to decide on delaying methane regulations for oil and gas imports, influenced by Big Oil and member states. The European Commission initially resisted delays but proposed a one-year extension after pressure. Internal documents reveal the Commission's struggle with external pressures, particularly from the Trump administration, which openly criticized the regulations. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, poses significant climate risks due to leaks from various sources.