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Resolution 421/2014

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 15 February 2022

The resolution determines the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for exploratory drilling activities in the hydrocarbons sector. 

Key relevant issues that impact methane emissions are:

  • Identification and inventory of atmospheric emissions, including air quality assessment of the area of interest (Section 5.1.8.3) 
  • Development of mitigation actions towards the management of emission sources and regulatory compliance, including dispersion models (Section 7.8)

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