Shell Becomes First Operator to Achieve MiQ Grade A Methane Certification Across Full Gulf of America Portfolio

## Shell Achieves Industry-First Methane Certification Milestone in Gulf of America Shell Offshore Inc. has become the first operator to achieve MiQ certification across its complete production portfolio in the Gulf of America (GoA), according to an announcement from MiQ, the global methane emissions certification body, on 2 June 2026. The certification, awarded at Grade A — MiQ's highest performance tier — covers Shell's entire offshore production footprint in the region, a development that industry observers are likely to view as a benchmark for methane emissions management in deepwater and offshore environments. ### Significance for the Offshore Energy Sector Methane emissions from oil and gas production have come under increasing regulatory and investor scrutiny in recent years, with international frameworks such as the Global Methane Pledge placing pressure on producers to demonstrate measurable reductions. For the maritime and offshore energy sectors, where production platforms, floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units, and associated marine logistics contribute to overall emissions profiles, third-party certification provides a credible mechanism for verifying performance claims. MiQ, which describes itself as the global leader in methane emissions certification, employs an independent, data-driven methodology to assess emissions intensity across upstream production assets. A Grade A rating indicates the lowest levels of methane leakage relative to production volumes — a standard that Shell's GoA portfolio has now met across all its operations in the region. ### Industry Implications The certification is particularly notable given the scale of Shell's Gulf of America operations, which include some of the most complex deepwater infrastructure in the world. Achieving portfolio-wide certification — rather than at individual asset level — signals a systemic approach to emissions management that other operators may be expected to emulate as regulatory requirements tighten on both sides of the Atlantic. For buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other gas commodities with sustainability mandates, certified methane performance data is increasingly becoming a procurement consideration, adding commercial weight to Shell's achievement beyond its reputational value. The announcement was made in London and attributed to MiQ via PR Newswire. Further technical details regarding the certification methodology and scope of assessed assets are expected to be made available through MiQ's official certification registry. *Source: PR Newswire / MiQ, 2 June 2026*