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The European Methane Regulation came into force on 5 August 2024. It is part of the EU's ‘Fit for 55’ package, which aims at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by at least 55 percent by 2030. Moreover, Germany committed to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030 compared to 2020 levels at the 26th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC.

A large amount of petroleum- and coal-based chemicals is used as intermediates. A research project recently launched by UBA is intended to clarify, whether intermediate product applications result in the transfer of constituents of concern in the value chain or their release into the environment.