Press releases

Press Release: Eurogas calls for reflection on security of supply in the context of the Gas Directive
Brussels, 18 January 2019. In relation to the amendment of the Gas Directive, under the Romanian presidency, Eurogas expresses the need for more reflection on

Press Release: New Eurogas Secretary General James Watson calls for binding target for renewable and decarbonised gas
Brussels, 8 January 2019. The new Secretary General of Eurogas, James Watson, today called for an introduction of a binding target for renewable and decarbonised

Press Release: Response to European Commission vision for a climate neutral economy
In accordance with the UNFCCC Paris Agreement, the European Commission has issued A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral

Press Release: Eurogas on Commission’s Vision for a climate-neutral economy: Gas fuels are instrumental in achieving EU long-term climate objectives
Brussels, 28 November 2018. The European Commission’s strategic long-term vision to achieve a climate neutral Europe by 2050 “A Clean Planet for All” is a

Press Release: Building a new EU energy system: Eurogas policy proposals in the gas sector
Brussels, 22 October 2018. Reaping the benefits of gas – natural, decarbonised and renewable – to deliver on climate goals and build a truly sustainable

Press Release: Eurogas to welcome James Watson as new Secretary General in January 2019
Brussels, 27 September 2018 The Eurogas General Assembly has unanimously appointed James Watson as the Secretary General of Eurogas with effect from 1 January 2019,

Press Release: Eurogas scenario study with PRIMES: Gas can help overachieve EU’s climate targets at a lower cost
Brussels, 3 May 2018. Gas – natural, decarbonised and renewable – can help to achieve more ambitious emissions reductions by 2030 in heating, power and

Press Release: Electricity and Gas Associations team up on flexibility in Energy Transition
The European electricity and gas associations, representing distribution system operators (DSOs) – CEDEC, EDSO, eurelectric, Eurogas and GEODE – teamed up at an event at

Press Release: Higher gas demand in 2017 helps lower emissions
Brussels, 6 November 2017 Gas demand in the EU is expected to increase by 5.9% in 2017 year-on-year and reach 488.9 billion cubic metres,

Press Release: Support the 550 criterion. A European power market designed to deliver a clean future for European citizens
Brussels – 26th June 2017: Thirteen industry leaders and associations have launched today “Make Power Clean,” a joint initiative to promote a European electricity market

Press Release: Eurogas launches new microsite: “Making the energy transition happen!”
Brussels, 21 March 2017: Today Eurogas, the association representing the wholesale, retail and distribution of gas in Europe, launched its new microsite – “Making the

Press Release: Green energy market needs strong gas network
Brussels, 23 January 2017: “Low-carbon, efficient and renewable energy that EU citizens can enjoy without sacrifices can only be achieved if a strong gas network