As methane regulation moves from policy into implementation, Distribution System Operators are facing growing expectations around emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction. While many of the industry's conversations have focused on upstream operators and transmission networks, DSOs face a unique set of challenges, from managing extensive legacy infrastructure to balancing regulatory compliance with long-term network investment.

To explore how operators are navigating this evolving landscape, this report brings together insights from Liliane Wietzerbin, Governance, Board of Directors & European Technical Support, GrDF, Frederic Masson, Methane Project Manager, GrDF, and Vinsents Makaris, Head of Corporate Governance & Compliance, JSC Gaso. Drawing on their experience, they share practical perspectives on methane measurement, leak detection and repair (LDAR), reporting requirements, asset modernisation, and the role of collaboration in driving meaningful emissions reductions.

 In this report, you'll learn:

• Why methane management challenges can vary significantly between DSOs depending on network ownership models, infrastructure, and geography.
• What operators are learning from deploying advanced leak detection and quantification technologies in urban environments.
• Why asset replacement programmes may deliver greater emissions reductions than increasing survey frequency alone.
• How leading DSOs are preparing their people, processes, and data systems for a new era of methane reporting and transparency.
• The role of industry initiatives such as OGMP 2.0 in accelerating progress and sharing best practice across the sector.

Download the report to explore how Europe's gas distribution operators are navigating the next phase of methane regulation and what these lessons could mean for your own methane management strategy.