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Weather officials have issued a yellow alert for rain in parts of Maharashtra, with light showers expected in Mumbai and Thane. Forecasts also point to light rain arriving in the Marathwada region from October 16, which could bring some relief from dry conditions. Residents are tracking the alerts as the monsoon retreat season continues.
- 2Snam receives UN Gold Standard for methane emissions work▼Snam received the United Nations Gold Standard for methane emissions monitoring and reduction
Italian gas infrastructure company Snam has been awarded the United Nations Gold Standard for its monitoring and reduction of methane emissions. The recognition places the company among energy operators formally acknowledged for measuring and cutting methane leaks across its network, a priority as regulators and climate groups pressure the gas industry over this potent greenhouse gas.
- 3Israeli startup's satellites target methane monitoring blind spot▼Israeli startup’s satellite technology targets a costly blind spot in methane monitoring
An Israeli startup has developed satellite-based technology aimed at closing a costly gap in methane monitoring, helping detect emissions of the potent greenhouse gas that ground-based systems often miss. The company says its approach could give regulators and companies better data on leaks, as scrutiny of methane emissions grows across the energy sector.
- 4EU methane rules face one-year delay amid environmental backlash●"EU's methane rules face one-year delay, sparking environmental backlash" # EU # EuropeanUnion # Methane # Emissions htt
The European Union is delaying implementation of its methane emissions rules by one year, drawing criticism from environmental groups who say the postponement weakens climate commitments. The rules target methane leaks in the energy sector, one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Critics argue the delay undermines the bloc's credibility as a climate leader, while industry has welcomed the extra time to comply.
- 5Turkmenistan's Turkmengas Receives Advanced Methane Detection Technology●Advanced LDAR Technologies Handed Over to the Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gas of SC "Turkmengas" to Reduce Methane Emissions
Turkmenistan's state gas company Turkmengas has taken delivery of advanced Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) technologies at its Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gas, in a move aimed at cutting methane emissions from gas operations. Turkmenistan is among the world's largest sources of methane leakage, and the handover signals growing international pressure and cooperation to reduce emissions from its gas sector.
- 6Forest soils found absorbing more methane as climate warms●'Scientists have discovered that some forest soils are becoming surprisingly better at removing methane from the atmosph
Scientists report that some forest soils are getting better at removing methane from the atmosphere as temperatures rise and rainfall declines. A study spanning up to 24 years found methane absorption in these soils increasing by an average of 3 percent annually. The finding surprises researchers, since methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and raises questions about whether soils could partly offset future emissions.
- 7US methane emissions flatline despite growing oil and gas output▼"U.S. methane emissions flatline, despite increases in oil and gas production" # US # USA # America # Climate # ClimateC
New reporting indicates U.S. methane emissions have remained essentially flat even as the country's oil and gas production has risen. The finding is drawing attention among climate observers, who see it as a signal that leak detection and mitigation efforts in the fossil fuel sector may be offsetting emissions growth from expanded drilling and output.
- 8EU proposes one-year delay for methane importer rules●EU Methane Regulation: Commission proposes one-year postponement of key importer obligations
The European Commission has proposed a one-year postponement of key obligations under the EU Methane Regulation for importers of oil, gas and coal. Under the proposal, companies bringing fossil fuels into the EU would have more time before they must demonstrate that their supplies meet the bloc's methane emissions standards. The delay affects compliance duties that were part of the regulation's phased rollout, and industry and trading partners will be watching how the legislative process unfolds.
- 9Trump Administration and Qatar Warn EU Methane Rules Threaten Energy Security▼Trump Administration, Qatar Say EU Methane Rules Threaten Energy Security
The Trump administration and Qatar are voicing opposition to the European Union's methane emissions regulations, arguing the rules threaten global energy security. The EU rules require imported oil and gas to meet methane standards, affecting major exporters. Both Washington and Doha, key LNG suppliers to Europe, warn the measures could disrupt energy supplies and raise costs.