FIRST OIL: Civil society debates how to regulate methane
Ugandan civil society and government officials are debating whether to implement petroleum-specific methane regulations or a broader national framework. The discussion focuses on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions as the country prepares for its first commercial oil production.
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Effective methane regulation is critical for balancing economic development from oil resources with global climate change commitments.
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | As the country prepares for first oil, a debate is emerging over whether the country needs petroleum-specific methane regulations or a broader national framework to control one of the world’s most potent greenhouse gases before commercial production begins.
The government expects first oil before the end of September this year. But as the country moves closer to production, questions are growing over how Uganda should regulate methane emissions from the oil and gas sector while also addressing emissions from agriculture, waste management and other activities.
At the centre of the debate is whether Uganda should develop specific methane regulations for petroleum operations or adopt a wider framework covering short-lived climate pollutants, including methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
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