The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the following joint statement on Friday, December 12, 2026 calling for reducing methane emissions while ensuring EU energy security.
"The undersigned representatives of Europe’s energy suppliers support the EU’s ambition to reduce methane emissions and share the objective of delivering meaningful reductions. The industry has made significant progress in reducing methane emissions, while developing best practices and acquiring operational know-how along the way. Precisely because of this, we wish to express concerns about the growing pressure on EU’s industrial base, where high energy costs are increasingly eroding competitiveness. As Europe emerges from one supply crisis, certain provisions in the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR) already are creating supply constraints that could further drive-up energy costs."
