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Flemish Parliament
2025-2026 – nr. 951 Energy
Under consideration
Flanders tackles methane emissions in the energy sector
Official title: Ontwerp van decreet over de vermindering van methaanemissies in de energiesector
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘to be considered in plenary session’)
In plain language
- Flanders is introducing EU rules to detect methane leaks and curb unnecessary practices like venting and flaring.
- Energy companies, gas network operators, and operators of biogas sites and old mines will face stricter monitoring and reporting duties.
- This will not directly affect your daily life, but it helps make the gas network safer and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
How parliament voted
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