White Papers & Policy Briefs
SEPTEMBER 2025
How Japan is Responding to the LNG Supply Wave
Unprecedented growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes could reshape the market starting in the early 2030s. Ample spot and short-term cargoes could present more choices for LNG buyers. Yet Japan still prioritizes long-term contracts to ensure security of supply and avoid price volatility, as reinforced in the country’s 7th Strategic Energy Plan.
MARCH 2025
Three Big Questions on the EU Methane Regulation
In August 2024, the European Union (EU) Methane Regulation entered into force, setting new rules for EU-domiciled natural gas, oil, and coal producers, and introducing requirements for global gas exporters. New reporting requirements begin in May 2025. This paper concentrates on three key areas of uncertainty for gas suppliers: calculating producer-level emissions and supply chain data, third-party verification and audits of data, and regulatory equivalence determinations.
JANUARY 2025
Will Trump Mend or End Federal Methane Rules?
President Trump has promised to "unleash" American energy, and many expect his administration to roll back federal regulations on methane emissions. This paper examines whether the Trump administration and Congress will "mend" or "end" federal methane rules including the Inflation Reduction Act Waste Emissions Charge (or IRA methane fee), EPA regulations, and new EPA reporting requirements.
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