The EU recommends model clauses to reduce methane emissions in energy contracts
24 Jul 2026Effective: 20 Jul 20265 views
Who is affected:
Energy sector companies: producers, importers and distributors of gas, oil and coal
Summary
The European Commission proposes standard contractual clauses for energy companies to include methane reduction commitments in their contracts. They are optional but facilitate compliance with the European methane regulation.
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The European Commission publishes a recommendation with optional model clauses for energy sector contracts, in implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on methane emissions reduction. These clauses are designed to be voluntarily incorporated into energy supply, purchase or transport contracts, enabling parties to de…
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OJ:L_202601834: Recomendación (UE) 2026/1834 de la Comisión, de 20 de julio de 2026, sobre las cláusulas modelo optativas elaboradas de conformidad con el Reglamento (UE) 2024/1787 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo relativo a la reducción de las emisiones de metano en el sector energético y por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) 2019/942
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