EU Fines Nine Countries, Including Spain, for Methane Regulation Non-Compliance
The European Commission has taken action against nine EU countries, including Spain, for failing to comply with the methane regulation. The regulation aims to enhance measurement, reduce emissions, and increase transparency in the sector.
Spain, along with Bulgaria, Estonia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Austria, Slovakia, and Finland, have been reprimanded for not designating an authority to supervise and ensure compliance with the methane regulations. The Commission sent letters of formal notice to these countries, giving them two months to respond and correct their deficiencies.
Member states were required to notify the Commission of their competent authorities by February 5, 2025. However, there is no information available on which authorities in these countries have officially reported their names and contact information. If the response from Spain and the other countries is not satisfactory, the Commission may proceed to the next phase of infringement procedures, including a reasoned opinion and referral to the European Court of Justice.
The EU methane regulation is a crucial step towards reducing emissions and increasing transparency in the sector. The Commission's action against these nine countries underscores the importance of compliance with these regulations. Spain and the other countries have until the end of this two-month period to respond and designate competent authorities to avoid further infringement procedures.
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