Satellite Estimate of Veracruz Well Blowout
A satellite-based analysis estimates that the Krem-1 well blowout in Veracruz, Mexico burned approximately 250 million cubic metres of natural gas between March and July 2026. (Read more)
Highwood’s Perspective on the EUMR Announcement
On July 20, the European Commission adopted two Recommendations under the EU Methane Regulation, effective immediately as non-binding guidance. Highwood’s Michael Rabbani examines what the announcement clarifies, what it leaves unresolved, and the three steps producers selling into Europe should take now. (Read now)
U.S. Criticizes EU Methane Regulation Guidance
The U.S. DOE stated the European Commission’s recent guidance on the EU Methane Regulation does not adequately address compliance uncertainty or energy security concerns. (Read more)
New Mexico Proposes Stronger Methane Abatement Rule
New Mexico has proposed a 50 kg/h super-emitter response program and requirement for zero methane emissions from pneumatic controllers by 2031. (Read more)
Pennsylvania Developing New Methane Rules
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will begin developing new methane regulations for oil and gas operations, addressing venting and flaring. (Read more)
Canadian Tax Incentives for LNG Facilities
The Government of Canada has launched consultations on capital cost allowances (CCA) at low-carbon LNG facilities. To qualify, facilities would need an expected intensity of 0.20 tCO₂e per tonne of LNG or less. (Read more)
Global Growth Strategy for Emissions Intelligence Platform
In an interview with The Logic, Highwood Emissions Management CEO Thomas Fox said the company aims to scale its Emissions Intelligence Platform globally. The platform automates methane measurement, reconciliation, and reporting workflows that previously required months of manual effort. (Listen here)
Methane Analyzer Market Forecast
A new analysis by Verified Market Research projects the global methane analyzers market will grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from US$688 million in 2025 to US$1.12 billion by 2033. (Read more)
West African Gas Pipeline Approved
West African leaders agreed on a new Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, running through 13 West African countries to Morocco, where it would connect to the European gas market supply. (Read more)
Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Estimates of Saudi Methane Emissions
A new KAPSARC satellite analysis estimates methane emissions from Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas sector at 0.90 million tonnes in 2025, compared with the IEA’s inventory based 1.75 million tonnes, a 49% discrepancy. The report notes that this gap is less than previous years. (Read more)
EQT Achieves 2025 Methane Intensity Target
EQT Corporation reported an upstream methane emissions intensity below 0.02% in its 2025 sustainability report, and announced a new company-wide target of ≤0.02%. (Read more)
