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How to achieve an impactful regulation on methane emissions: joint statement by European gas Distribution System Operators
The undersigned organisations jointly represent European Gas Distribution System Operators (DSOs). We are fully committed to reducing methane emissions and we support an ambitious and binding Regulation. Compared to the prescriptive proposal from the European Commission, we would have favoured a Regulation that mandates outcomes, but leaves flexibility to operators on how to achieve them. Yet, we understand the rationale for the approach taken by the Commission. This must, however, take into account the diverse characteristics of the different parts of the gas value chain: production, transmission, storage, and distribution.

Molecules October 2022: 5 questions with Anaïs Faucher, Policy Advisor at Eurogas
For this first 5 questions interview we asked our colleague Anaïs Faucher from the Policy Unit about her background and her aspirations for the energy sector.

Molecules October 2022: Landwärme and Reverion pilot project awarded for delivering net negative
Renewable gases like hydrogen and biomethane are front and centre of decarbonisation discussions, from REPowerEU to the State of the Energy Union. There is widespread recognition of their crucial role in re-establishing energy security and phasing out coal and oil. Scaling up decentralised renewable energy production and maximising the use of the existing system is more important than ever.

Joint Associations’ Letter: Call for an urgent expansion of the collateral requirements in energy markets
The objective of this letter is to present the views of EACH, EFET, Eurelectric and Eurogas1 on the proposals by the European Commission – the Delegated Regulation of 21/10/2022 amending the regulatory technical standards laid down in Delegated Regulation (EU) No 153/2013 as regards temporary emergency measures on collateral requirements2 – and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – the Draft Technical Standards amending Commission Delegated Regulation (RTS) 153/2013 3 – (henceforth ‘the Authorities’) related to the emergency measures on collateral requirements and in particular their suggestions on bank guarantees and public guarantees.

Let’s Talk Pyrolysis CCU with Hycamite
In our latest Let’s Talk video we talked to Laura Rahikka and Matti Malkamäki, founders of our new member Hycamite.

Molecules September 2022: Eurogas delegation visits Italgas headquarter and the Digital Factory in Milan
On 19th and 20th September, Eurogas Distribution Committee was held in Milan at the Digital Factory, the innovation hub where Italgas develops proprietary cutting-edge solutions. The Digital Factory is aimed at supporting the ecological transition and digital transformation of the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Molecules September 2022: Hydrogen Island Öhringen: Workplace of the Future with Netze
Renewable gases like hydrogen and biomethane are front and centre of decarbonisation discussions, from REPowerEU to the State of the Energy Union. There is widespread recognition of their crucial role in re-establishing energy security and phasing out coal and oil. Scaling up decentralised renewable energy production and maximising the use of the existing system is more important than ever.

Molecules September 2022: Editorial – Bronagh O’Hagan, Eurogas External Relations Director
Welcome back to Molecules newsletter, the first after the summer break. There has been a lot going on, not least work around policy measures. While we refer to those in the context of the emergency, we must also keep an eye on the long-term needs. That’s on my mind not just because of the mechanisms being discussed, but also because I joined the plenary session of the Sectoral Social Dialogue for Gas this week.

Molecules July 2022: Workplace of the future with ENGIE – inclusion for innovation
still a scarcity of women and other minorities in the workforce. Equal access to professional opportunities and work-life balance attracts and retains the talent we need to achieve the energy transition. Moreover, creating a safe and comfortable workplace for all is a basic responsibility of every employer.

Let’s Talk Gas Certification with Project Canary
Our new member Project Canary on methane reporting and ESG ratings. Watch the video to find out about their ground-breaking technology to reduce emissions along

Molecules July 2022: Picarro launches new network emissions measurement solution
With the protocols and technology available today, gas operators can drastically reduce fugitive methane emissions. The fact that methane negatively impacts the climate 25 times

Joint Statement on Unbundling provisions of the Gas Package revision and a Just Transition
We, the European Social Partners in the gas sector, Eurogas, representing the employers, and EPSU and industriAll Europe representing the trade unions, acknowledge the importance of the third energy package and the need to create the essential conditions for the emergence of a competitive sector for renewable and low carbon gases.