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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.
Molecules June 2022: Let’s Talk System Integration with ENZA
What is system integration? How can it help deliver EU climate neutrality? See our latest Let’s Talk! video with Federica Sabbati, chair of European Net Zero Alliance (ENZA).
Molecules June 2022: Let’s move on reducing emissions in shipping: Francesco Parisi, Edison
FuelEU Maritime is an important opportunity to address the energy transition in Europe for the maritime sector. As the most effective, readily available and cost-efficient technology for shipping, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) can play a leading role in the sector’s decarbonisation.
Molecules June 2022: Workplace of the future with GGND: We Talk – Knowledge Sharing
In May 2022, Galp Gás Natural Distribuição (GGND) launched a new in-house initiative aimed at raising awareness and broadening knowledge. This covers several strategic topics for the company in its current phase of transformation and aims to strengthen its position in the market.
Molecules June 2022: Editorial – Bronagh O’Hagan, Eurogas Communications Director
With the invasion of Ukraine at the forefront of our legislative agenda, it was the time to have a conversation on how we move forward with the energy transition while securing the security of gas supply. That is why we held the first EU-US LNG Industry Working Group.
Joint letter on Energy Efficiency Directive
In light of the current COREPER discussions on the EED draft general approach and in view of the upcoming Energy Council, key stakeholders have gathered to recall the importance of adopting a multitechnology and multi-energy vector approach to decarbonisation across all sectors to be reflected into the entire Fit for 55 package, including the EED.
E.U. – U.S. LNG Industry Joint Statement of Support and Recommendations for the Achievement of the RePowerEU and U.S. – E.U. Energy Security Taskforce U.S. LNG Targets
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 the European Commission issued a Communication for More Affordable, Secure and Sustainable Energy calling for an additional 50bcm of LNG in 2022 and the complete phase out of Russian natural gas supplies to the EU by 2027.
Press Release: EU-US LNG Industry Joint Statement
EU and US LNG industry stakeholders have issued a joint statement in support of RePowerEU and the US-EU Energy Security Taskforce US LNG targets. In the statement presented, industry representatives from both sides of the Atlantic call for prioritisation of climate ambition and investor certainty.
Molecules May 2022: Project Canary: game-changing emissions tracking
The invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe to profoundly reconsider its energy mix. Staying on track with decarbonisation goals despite the security of supply challenges is an absolute must.
Molecules May 2022: It’s high time to move on CCUS, Victor Bernabeu, Eurogas
Diversification of supply and domestic production of natural, low carbon and renewable gases is now more important than ever. The recently published REPowerEU Communication makes that clear by outlining targets for biomethane and renewable hydrogen production. To scale up the biomethane and hydrogen markets these targets must be cemented in European legislation through Fit-for-55 and the Gas Package.
Molecules May 2022: Editorial – James Watson, Eurogas Secretary General
Welcome to this edition of Molecules. Things have continued to move quickly in Brussels as the EU institutions respond to the invasion of Ukraine. As the aggression continues, our thoughts remain very much with the Ukrainian people.
