Ottawa Wants 75% Cut in Methane From Oil and Gas Sector by 2030: Guilbeault

Environment minister says government is activating ‘one of the most powerful levers’ it has against climate change by addressing methane emissions.

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on Nov. 20, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has unveiled new draft regulations seeking to accelerate the reduction of methane emitted by the oil and gas sector.

“By tackling methane emissions, we’re activating one of the most powerful levers we have against climate change,” Mr. Guilbeault said Dec. 4 from the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.