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Canada Targets 75% Methane Emission Cut by 2035

12/17/2025

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Canada announced new regulations to cut methane emissions from its oil and gas sector by 75 percent by 2035, effective in 2028.
The rules fulfill Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to strengthen methane regulations and reduce emissions by 304 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent with limited production impact.
The rules prohibit venting.
The rules establish inspection schedules for leak repairs.
The rules permit operators to create their own control methods.

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Canada announced new regulations to cut methane emissions from its oil and gas sector by 75 percent by 2035, effective in 2028.
The rules fulfill Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to strengthen methane regulations and reduce emissions by 304 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent with limited production impact.
The rules prohibit venting.
The rules establish inspection schedules for leak repairs.
The rules permit operators to create their own control methods.