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New Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Podcast discusses Implementing the EU Methane Emissions Regulation in Practice. 👉 Link to Podcast: https://www.oxfordenergy.org/wpcms/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcast-407-Implementing-the-EU-MER.mp3 👉 Link to related Research Paper: https://www.oxfordenergy.org/wpcms/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NG-205-EU-Methane-Emissions.pdf 🎙️ In this latest OIES podcast, from the OIES Gas Research Programme, James Henderson speaks with Maria Olczak, PhD and Jonathan Stern about a recent OIES research paper examining how the #EU #MethaneEmissions #Regulation is being implemented across Member States. 🎙️ Moving beyond the legal text, they discuss how regulators are preparing for enforcement, why implementation has become increasingly politicised, and what the emerging regulatory framework means for global energy suppliers seeking access to the European market. 🎙️ Maria discusses her conversations with Competent Authorities and Responsible Ministries, highlighting that #implementation is being driven as much by administrative readiness as by legal obligations. 🎙️ The podcast also looks at the contrasting views of regulators and industry players and highlights a tension between regulatory flexibility and legal certainty. 👉 All of our podcasts are also available on #Spotify and #AppleMusic #Gas #LNG #EuropeanCommission #implementationexperiences #MER #Methane