II Regional Methane Summit

A new momentum to turn commitments into concrete actions and strengthen regional cooperation against methane emissions

Lima, Peru

July 23 - 24, 2025

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Joining forces to mitigate methane emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean

In its second edition, the Regional Summit of Methane consolidated itself as a meeting and cooperation space to drive emissions mitigation in the energy sector, articulating focal points and delegates from energy portfolios before OEMLAC.

It brought together multi-sectoral representation including government entities, parliamentarians, oil and gas sector and technological solution companies, academia and research, international organizations, civil society organizations, and trade associations.

Through convergence spaces aimed at strengthening cooperation and regulatory development, it promoted technical exchange and the construction of regional actions to reduce methane emissions.

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"Natural gas accounts for 30% and oil 32% of regional primary energy, and they concentrate 30% of the greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector in the region. Methane is of great interest to the countries of the region due to the opportunity cost represented by its utilization, its contribution to the diversification of energy matrices, and the increase in regional climate ambition."
Andrés Rebolledo
Andrés Rebolledo SmitmansExecutive Secretary of Olacde
"Latin America leads methane mitigation not due to political posture, but for economic benefits, solid principles, and confidence in free trade as a pathway for climate action."
Marcelo Mena
Marcelo MenaCEO of the Global Methane Hub
"It is essential to develop reliable measurement instruments that allow us to accurately understand the real impact, manage it properly, and, based on that information, design effective public policies. It is not about questioning the validity of current methods, but rather recognizing that technology advances rapidly and that multiple organizations are focused on perfecting them."
Tiffany Bayly
Tiffany BaylyGeneral Manager of the Peruvian Hydrocarbons Society
"Among the most relevant challenges, I highlight the institutional and regulatory fragmentation, given that there are many initiatives underway, but a lack of homogeneous regulatory frameworks among countries persists."
Irene Alfaro Barrios
Irene Alfaro BarriosSenior Managing Director of ARPEL
"Here we have a unique opportunity in the environmental world: to do something that benefits everyone and does not politically divide us, something practically impossible to find in Latin America, and which will also be necessary from an economic standpoint, because regulations in Europe and other countries already demand certain behaviors regarding methane emissions."
Juan Pablo Escudero
Juan Pablo EscuderoClimate Change and the Environment de la UCLA

Results of the II Summit

Parliamentary Climate Action Working Table in the Energy Sector

In this space, organized by the Andean Parliament, legislative initiatives being promoted by various national parliamentary instances regarding the monitoring, measurement, and mitigation of methane emissions, biofuels, and common reporting frameworks were presented.

Regional Roundtable to Move from Methane Commitments to Action

This session, co-organized with the International Energy Agency (IEA), brought together experts and national and international representatives to identify support needs and articulation opportunities.

II Regional Summit of Methane

Relive the region's second methane gathering

The II Regional Summit of Methane has marked a new momentum and a renewed commitment to reduce emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean, demonstrating that South-South cooperation can be an engine for concrete solutions in the face of the climate crisis.
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