We sat down with Jacqueline Peterson, Kathairos' Chief External Affairs Strategist, to unpack Canada's enhanced methane regulations — expected to be finalized by the end of 2025 — and what they mean for producers.
The amended rules aim to reduce upstream oil and gas methane emissions 75% by 2030 (against a 2012 baseline). Key requirements include prohibiting routine venting from pneumatics, separators, dehydrators, and compressors; 98% combustion efficiency standards; and quarterly or annual leak inspections depending on facility type. Compliance will be staggered between 2027 and 2030.
Peterson's advice: start now. Producers who trial solutions early can identify what works in real-world conditions, lock in supply at favorable pricing, and avoid the bottleneck of last-minute retrofits. A company with 500 facilities starting in 2026 would convert ~125 sites per year — that doubles if they wait until 2028.
Once finalized, these regulations will position Canada competitively as global methane standards tighten in Europe and East Asia.
Read the full blog here.