How ‘following the money’ can track fossil fuels across the supply chain

Credibly tracking the origins and associated emissions of fossil fuels across the supply chain is increasingly critical to meet new standards, such as those set by the EU Methane Regulation. Trace-and-claim systems can track where gas is produced – and its associated emissions – by following gas along commercial pathways, providing an effective solution to meet the EU’s new standards and reduce emissions. 

Utilizing these systems correctly will be key to determining whether imported gas meets future standards, incentivises emissions reductions, and allows buyers to prioritise lower intensity supplies, setting the foundation for the evolution of a global differentiated gas market. 

In a new brief, CATF’s Brandon Locke and David McCabe explore how origin tracking is possible and why a trace-and-claim system can credibly track emissions, ensure accountability, and align with the EU’s reporting requirements.