Sharon Paterson

As global energy markets shift, methane performance is becoming a critical differentiator in how gas is traded, valued and accessed across regions. Beyond cross-border flows, leading operators are now using independent methane standards domestically to strengthen credibility with investors, insurers and commercial partners, and to differentiate assets in a more accountability-driven capital environment.

This masterclass will explore how leading producers and gas buyers are responding to this shift, as low-methane gas transitions from a sustainability ambition into a commercial and procurement reality. It will examine how MRV, traceability and interoperability are influencing contracting structures, market access, and long-term competitiveness in global gas markets — from North America and Europe to Asia-Pacific. In parallel, it will also look at how these same frameworks are being deployed within domestic markets, shaping emissions reporting practices, strengthening credibility with investors and insurers, and influencing capital allocation, insurance risk assessments, and asset positioning in a post-GHGRP landscape.