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𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 Carbon Limits has been addressing methane-related issues in Kazakhstan since 2016 and is very excited to see the progress the country has made in methane management over the past years. On January 29–30 Clean Air Task Force and the International Energy Agency (IEA) held a two-day workshop on “Regulating Methane Emissions in Kazakhstan” where Irina Semykina presented Carbon Limits’ projects in Kazakhstan.   The event brought together key regulators—including the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Zhasyl damu—as well as international organizations such as UNEP International Methane Emissions Observatory - IMEO, IFC - International Finance Corporation, The World Bank, and ICA-Finance AS. Representatives from Kazakhstan’s energy industry—including KazMunayGas, QazaqGaz, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO), QARMET, Ассоциация KAZENERGY, and others—also participated. The aim was to define the scope and timeline for developing methane regulations in Kazakhstan.   Day 1️⃣ focused on methane regulation in the oil and gas sector. Irina shared insights from the ongoing work on developing a national methane inventory for the sector, a project supported by the OGCI (Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) and carried out in close cooperation with Kazakhstan’s oil and gas operators.   Day 2️⃣ was dedicated to coal mine methane mitigation. Irina presented a project, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and supported by the Global Methane Hub, which serves as a baseline study of methane emissions in Kazakhstan’s coal sector.   Both projects represent essential first steps in establishing a methane emissions baseline, which will support Kazakhstan in developing effective regulations. Bringing key decision-makers together allowed participants to align ongoing initiatives, identify overlaps, and highlight potential synergies among various stakeholders.   Carbon Limits thanks all its partners and remains committed to supporting Kazakhstan’s efforts in advancing methane mitigation. #methaneemissions #methaneregulation #kazakhstan

🌍 Honored to contribute to the Kazakhstan #Methane Regulation Workshop— bringing together International Energy Agency (IEA), Clean Air Task Force, the government of #Kazakhstan, and key stakeholders, including Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhasyl damu, KazEnergy, the U.S. Embassy, IFC - International Finance Corporation, The World Bank, Carbon Limits AS, OGCI (Oil and Gas Climate Initiative), and others. At ICA-Finance AS, we unlock carbon and climate #finance for methane abatement. Paulina Kliva Gulbe, Head of Commercialization, joined discussions on how carbon markets can support MRV, #LDAR, emission reduction projects and financing mechanisms. With leaders like Kazakhstan's #Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Yerlan Nyssanbeyev, Special Representative of the President, Zulfiya Suleimenova, and Vice-Minister of Energy, Alibek Zhamauov, this workshop advances Kazakhstan’s goal to end non-emergency methane venting and establish LDAR requirements by 2030. Thanks to International Energy Agency (IEA), Clean Air Task Force, and participants for driving this critical conversation! #methanereduction #climatefinance #carbonfinance

Thrilled to host Nick and Dinant from TP Europe | Emission Measurements in Oslo for a Hi-Flow measurement training! 🌍💨 Their expertise is helping us sharpen our joint approach to tackling #methane emissions from oil and gas facilities in developing countries. Collaboration and partnerships like this drives us closer to a sustainable future. 🙌 Reach out to learn how we can help you decarbonize your operations! #EmissionReduction #Training #Collaboration #Methane

At ICA-Finance AS, we’re proud to play a role in Uzbekistan’s methane reduction efforts, showcased by Uzbekistan at COP29 Azerbaijan. Together with our partners, we’re working to reduce #emissions across key facilities, with each of our active projects cutting emissions by at least 52,000 to over 337,000 tons of CO2 annually. Uzbekistan’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and the Global Methane Pledge is transforming its energy sector, targeting a reduction of 1.2 billion cubic meters of #methane emissions by 2030. Alongside methane control, the country is advancing renewable energy, aiming for 40% green energy generation by 2030. ICA-Finance AS is proud to contribute to these initiatives, leveraging our expertise to support global climate goals and drive a cleaner, greener future in Uzbekistan. #Climateaction #Methanereduction #Carbonfinance #Uzbekistan

🌍📢 Big news from COP29 Azerbaijan! The European Commission, with support from Canada, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, —alongside an international coalition of NGOs and private companies, including ICA-Finance AS— has launched the Methane Abatement Partnership Roadmap. This initiative is a major step towards achieving the Paris Agreement goals by reducing #methane emissions across the oil and gas supply chain. So, what’s next? 1. Establish cooperation frameworks between fossil fuel importers and exporters to reduce #emissions in the oil and gas supply chains. 2. Enhance transparency with accurate, data-driven methane tracking. 3. Strengthen policies and #MRV systems using advanced data collection (satellite, aerial, drones), building on the OGMP 2.0 principles. 4. Partner with operators to create robust project plans for methane reduction. 5. Secure #investments for emissions reduction, leveraging global funds, private capital and sustainability instruments. 6. Track progress to ensure measurable, sustainable emission reductions. We urge global stakeholders to support the Methane Abatement Partnership Roadmap and showcase results at COP30. ICA-Finance AS is proud to support the Roadmap and is committed to pushing for actionable progress as we approach COP30. Reach out to learn how we can support these objectives for your operations by mobilizing #climate and carbon finance. 👇 EBRD, International Energy Agency (IEA), Carbon Limits AS, Clean Air Task Force, Environmental Defense Fund, Deutsche Umwelthilfe, Environmental Investigation Agency, Global Methane Hub, OECD - OCDE. #COP29 #methanereduction #climateaction

🎧 Exciting News! ICA-Finance AS CEO, Halfdan Millang, recently joined the 'Climate Sense' podcast with the host Samantha Gross from The Brookings Institution and Deepak Anand from GHGSAT to discuss how innovative solutions and strategic partnerships can reduce #methane leaks and flaring from the oil and gas sector. In this episode, Halfdan highlights ICA-Finance AS role in reducing methane leaks and flaring—two critical sources of emissions—through projects in regions with limited regulations, such as #Iraq and #Algeria. He explains how technologies, like vapor recovery systems and satellite-based methane detection, enable practical, impactful interventions. Halfdan emphasizes, "In this game, every ton matters." ICA-Finance AS is proud to contribute to a fair and just transition towards net zero by finding scalable solutions to reduce emissions where they are most needed. Tune in to learn more about these global efforts and the role of carbon credits in funding essential #climate projects! 🎙️ 🗣️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/djps8ccQ #climateaction #methanereduction #energytransition #carboncredits #climatefinance

🌍 We’re heading to Baku for COP29 Azerbaijan! From November 12-17, ICA-Finance AS will be joining leaders and experts to drive meaningful #climate impact through emission reduction in the energy sector, carbon finance, and sustainable energy solutions in emerging economies. Our Co-founder & Senior Advisor, Torleif Haugland, will be on the ground, engaging with new and long-term partners and stakeholders on emission reduction efforts, including #methane and other GHG reductions, as well as carbon and climate finance and capacity building across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Connect with us to discuss how we can work together to accelerate climate action and shape a resilient #energy future in the developing countries. 📍 Baku, Azerbaijan 🌐 Learn more: www.ica-finance.com #COP29 #climatefinance #climateaction #carbonfinance #innovation

📢 Find us in the Climate Investment (CI) October news roundup. This month we celebrated the signing of an #MoU with Sonatrach, the national oil and gas company of Algeria, to collaborate on reducing GHG emissions. Stay tuned for updates on our progress in Algeria! 👇🏻

📢 We are pleased to share the release of the "Developing an Implementation Plan for ‘You Collect We Buy’" whitepaper, written by Clean Air Task Force, to which ICA-Finance AS had the pleasure to contribute. The paper outlines recommendations for how the #EU’s “You Collect We Buy” initiative can drive the realization of gas capture opportunities and emission reduction. The recommendations are built on insights gathered during a June 2024 stakeholder workshop in Paris, co-hosted by Clean Air Task Force, the European Commission, and the International Energy Agency (IEA), where ICA-Finance AS took part. Our input, mainly featured in Section 2, focuses on #financing solutions for flare gas projects—a core challenge we aim to overcome with our partners in developing countries in MENA, Central Asia and Africa. 📄 Read the full whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/eV5cXqAG #MethaneAbatement #ClimateAction #SustainableEnergy #Carbonfinance

🌍 Meet us at ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference 2024! Join us from November 4-7 in Abu Dhabi, where we’ll be exploring opportunities to drive immediate climate action within the #MENA region and beyond. Connect with us and reach out to Bahaa Malaeb, our Managing Director for MENA, to explore how ICA-Finance AS drives emission reductions in Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, and how we can help you #decarbonize your energy operations through carbon and climate financing and capacity building. Joint us in shaping sustainable #energy future in emerging economies! 📍 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre 🌐 Learn more about our vision and solutions: www.ica-finance.com #ADIPEC2024 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CarbonFinance #EmissionReduction