MGP Case Study: Clean Air Task Force: Colombia Becomes First South American Country to Regulate Methane from Oil and Gas

CS6

On February 11th 2022, the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy finalized its flaring and fugitive methane emissions regulations, which aim to reduce fugitive emissions from upstream oil and gas activities at a national level – making it the first South American nation to regulate methane emissions from oil and gas. This case study presents the steps taken to achieve this milestone and what are the major ingredients of this legislation.

Document Type: Report

Report Number: CS6

Document Tags: Americas, Methane Guiding Principles

Published Date: 01 Jun 2025

Last Reviewed: 01 Jun 2025

Latest Version: 1.00