Current Status of Measurement Methods for Implementing the EU Methane Regulation in Upstream, Transportation, and Storage

The 2024 EU Methane Regulation establishes, for the first time, binding requirements for the detection and quantification of methane emissions in the upstream, transportation, and storage sectors.

This research project examines the current state of the art in methane measurements in the areas of gas production, transportation, and storage. The focus is on modern measurement methods such as optical and laser-based systems, as well as drone- and satellite-based technologies. The goal is to systematically evaluate their performance, measurement uncertainties, and comparability. In addition, operators and experts are being surveyed about their practical experiences, challenges, and future needs.

The results are intended to provide companies with scientifically sound guidance in selecting appropriate measurement methods and to support the implementation of the EU Methane Regulation. The project thus lays an important foundation for the harmonization of measurement methods.