II Regional Summit of Methane

Renewed momentum to translate commitments into tangible action and strengthen regional cooperation on methane emissions.

Lima, Peru

23–24 July 2025

Summary

Joining Efforts to Mitigate Methane Emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean

In its second edition, the Regional Summit of Methane consolidated its role as a platform for dialogue and cooperation to advance emissions mitigation in the energy sector, bringing together energy ministry focal points and delegates associated with OEMLAC.

The Summit brought together a multi-stakeholder representation comprising government entities, parliamentarians, oil and gas companies and technology solution providers, academic and research institutions, international organizations, civil society organizations and industry associations.

Through forums designed to strengthen cooperation and regulatory development, it fostered technical exchange and the development of regional action to reduce methane emissions.

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“Latin America leads methane mitigation not because of a political stance, but because of its economic benefits, sound principles and confidence in free trade as a means of advancing climate action.”
Marcelo Mena
Marcelo MenaChief Executive Officer, Global Methane Hub
“Natural gas represents 30% and oil 32% of the region’s primary energy supply; together, they account for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions from the regional energy sector. Methane is of particular interest to countries in the region because of the opportunities associated with its use, its contribution to diversifying energy matrices and its potential to enhance regional climate ambition.”
Andrés Rebolledo
Andrés Rebolledo SmitmansExecutive Secretary, OLACDE
“Among the most relevant challenges is institutional and regulatory fragmentation. While many initiatives are under way, the lack of harmonized regulatory frameworks among countries persists.”
Irene Alfaro Barrios
Irene Alfaro BarriosSenior Managing Director, ARPEL
“It is essential to develop reliable measurement instruments that make it possible to accurately assess the actual impact, manage it appropriately and, based on that information, design effective public policies. This is not about questioning the validity of current methods, but rather recognizing that technology is advancing rapidly and that multiple organizations are working to improve them.”
Tiffany Bayly
Tiffany BaylyGeneral Manager, Peruvian Hydrocarbons Society
“This represents a unique opportunity in the environmental sphere: to undertake action that benefits everyone and does not divide us politically—something particularly difficult to achieve in Latin America—and that is also economically necessary, as regulations in Europe and other countries already require specific approaches to methane emissions.”
Juan Pablo Escudero
Juan Pablo EscuderoClimate Change and the Environment, UCLA

Outcomes of the II Summit

Parliamentary Climate Action Working Group for the Energy Sector

At this session, organized by the Andean Parliament, legislative initiatives being advanced by various national parliamentary bodies were presented, focusing on the monitoring, measurement and mitigation of methane emissions, biofuels, and common reporting frameworks.

Regional Roundtable: 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 opportunities for coordination.

II Regional Summit of Methane

Revisit the Region’s Second Methane Summit

The II Regional Summit of Methane marked renewed momentum and commitment to reducing emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean, demonstrating that South-South cooperation can serve as a driver of practical solutions to the climate crisis.
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