Driving Down Methane Leaks from the Oil and Gas Industry: A Regulatory Roadmap and Toolkit

Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations is among the most cost-effective and impactful actions governments can take to achieve climate goals.

This report provides a practical roadmap and toolkit for policymakers developing methane regulations for the oil and gas sector. It draws on experience from jurisdictions that have already adopted methane-specific regulations and supports governments in designing approaches adapted to their national circumstances.

The roadmap covers three main phases: understanding the local context, regulatory design and development, and implementation. The accompanying toolkit presents regulatory approaches and practical tools to support methane monitoring, reporting, compliance and enforcement.