Panel: Ensure Compliance with the new EU Methane Regulation // PGC Fall 2024

10.04.2024

Topic: Ensure Compliance with the new EU Methane Regulation

Moderator: Renato Winkler, PhD, Senior Director, Picarro

Panelists:

Martin Cermak, Former UN Environment Program, OGMP2.0 Consultant
Francois Rongere, Senior Director, Solution Architecture Climate and Safety, Picarro
Rosemarie van Eekelen, Senior Director Asset Management, Alliander
Fabio Parola, Policy Advisor, A2A

This year's Picarro Gas conference featured a distinguished and expert panel discussing critical issues pertinent to methane emissions, EU regulations, and the strategic role organizations like GMP 2.0 are taking to address these critical environmental concerns. The panelists discussed the evolving landscape of regulations, the importance of preparing for compliance, and the challenges that gas distribution companies face in ensuring safety and efficiency. Special emphasis was given to aligning emission quantification processes, the origins and future of EU methane regulations, and leveraging emission data for safety enhancements.

The panel discussion further delved into the significance of advanced vehicle detection technologies and the increasingly demanding regulations in the industry. The participants highlighted the importance of adhering to the essence of regulations in addition to the letter of the law, maintaining compliance while ensuring environmental responsibility. A critical aspect underlined was the role played by stakeholders in shaping regulations, thereby driving optimization and efficiency in operations.

Key Points and Highlights:

• 00:06:06:26 - The inception and goals of the EU methane regulation as explained by Fabio.

• 00:07:00:05 - Fabio uncovers the key events leading to the EU methane regulation.

• 00:16:43:11 - Rosemarie's insights on the value of GMP 2.0 for Leander in regulatory preparation.

• 00:20:27:01 - Rosemarie points out the benefits of GMP 2.0 membership for Leander.

• 00:27:10:04 - Francois highlights the link between emission reduction and safety enhancements.

• 00:33:06:05 - Francois emphasizes the role of emission data in safety optimization.

• 00:36:01:25 - Fabio unveils the preparatory measures taken by A2A for regulation.

• 00:41:59:22 - Martin talks about the alignment between Veritas and GMP frameworks.

• 00:46:03:06 - The industry's apprehension towards changing the perspective on emissions.

• 00:47:24:16 - The significance of complying with the entirety of the EU methane regulation.

• 00:51:32:28 - The role of stakeholders in shaping and improving regulations.

• 00:47:00:02 - The convergence of perspectives on advanced vehicle detection technologies.

• 00:49:09:00 - An example of the evolution of regulations in the energy efficiency sector.

• 00:52:52:19 - Viewing regulations as an opportunity for change and operational optimization.

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