Episode 20: Passport, Please - Tracking Methane Across Borders in the Age of EU Regulation

As the EU Methane Regulation sets a new global bar for methane accountability, U.S. and other non-EU oil and gas operators can’t afford to sit this one out. In this episode of MethaneTalks, we’re joined by experts from MiQ, a leading organization in methane emissions certification, to unpack how these ambitious rules are reshaping global energy markets and what producers and importers need to do now to stay ahead. Hear why more operators are turning to frameworks like MiQ and OGMP 2.0 to build credible data, ensure compliance, and unlock real commercial, reputational, and operational value. Discover what the phased rollout means in practice, the risks of waiting too long, and how CIRIS, MiQ’s new cross-border certificate system, can help simplify compliance and build trust. It’s a practical look at balancing transparency with pragmatism in a world where your gas may soon need a ‘methane passport’ to keep crossing borders. 

About our Guests:

Ben Webster, Director of Policy: Ben leads international and U.S. public affairs initiatives. Ben has a long history in the energy and environmental policy space. Prior to joining MiQ, he led sustainability initiatives at the University of Colorado Boulder, including as a member of the leadership team of CU’s graduate program in environmental management. He has served as a senior staff member for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, as well as in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ben received his PhD, MA, and MPP degrees from Georgetown University, and his BA from Bates College. 

Georges Tijbosch, Chief Executive Officer: 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 a global leader in methane emissions certification and data. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to lower emissions gas by providing a credible and transparent certification system that drives regulatory compliance, incentivizes continuous improvement, and ensures methane accountability in the oil and gas sector throughout the entire supply chain. 

To hear more from MiQ, join the team at our upcoming events in the series:

• Methane Mitigation Canada Summit | September 24-25, 2025 | Hotel Arts, Calgary, AB
• Methane Mitigation America Summit | December 2-4, 2025 | Westin Galleria, Houston, TX