Episode 28: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: The Business Case for Methane Certification

In this episode of Methane Talks, we sit down once again with Georges Tijbosch, CEO of MiQ, to explore how methane certification is evolving across global gas markets, what recent developments mean for the implementation of the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), and where the industry goes next.

As regulatory frameworks take shape and demand for independently verified low-methane gas grows, Georges shares his perspective on the shift from uncertainty towards practical implementation. He explores how certification and trace-and-claim mechanisms could help address some of the EUMR's most significant supply chain challenges, why collaboration between regulators, producers and importers will be essential, and how industry-led pilots are helping turn regulatory requirements into workable commercial solutions.

The conversation also examines the growing commercial case for certified low-methane gas, including the increasing influence of hyperscalers and major technology companies in creating new demand. Georges discusses how voluntary market mechanisms are gaining momentum in the US, the evolving role of certification across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and how greater alignment between MiQ and OGMP 2.0 could help streamline verification and certification for operators.

This episode is essential listening for operators, producers, importers, buyers and other stakeholders navigating the evolving methane landscape, and looking to understand how certification, market demand and regulatory developments are shaping the future of low-methane gas.

About Georges Tijbosch:

Georges helped to launch MiQ in 2019 alongside RMI and SYSTEMIQ. He is the former Director of Origination at Centrica. Before that, he was a director at investment bank commodity trading desks, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.

About MiQ:

MiQ is an independent not-for-profit established by RMI and SYSTEMIQ to facilitate a rapid reduction in methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.

MiQ has established a robust, industry leading certification system to facilitate the wholesale reduction of methane emissions across the natural gas supply chain. We are partnering with governments, regulators, climate leaders, and the natural gas industry to drive change on methane.

The transition to a world powered by clean energy will take time. Until then, we need to act fast on avoidable emissions. 

For more info visit: https://miq.org/