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Our Priorities

Eurogas works to accelerate the energy transition through dialogue and advocacy on optimising the role of gases. We’re focused on the following priorities:

Carbon neutrality

We’re committed to 55% emissions reductions by 2030 and aim to achieve a fully carbon neutral gas system soon after 2045. What do we need to achieve these goals?

  • Binding 2030 targets. With 14 other associations spanning buildings, mobility and power generation, Eurogas advocates for binding 2030 EU targets to: reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of gas consumed by at least 20%; and, to have at least 11% of renewable gas in the gas mix.

Climate leadership ​

The EU leads in the development and deployment of gas technologies for a carbon neutral energy system. Many of these are already on the market. Europe still has a chance to become a global leader in climate mitigation technologies and to create jobs and wealth. We need to roll these technologies out here and seize the export opportunities of sharing them globally. The new energy legislation and REPowerEU is our chance to set the framework to realise this potential.

A Just Transition​

Eurogas welcomes the ambition of the European Green Deal and its climate targets. We want to help ensure that no workers, consumers or businesses are left behind. We are proud to be in the European Sectoral Social Dialogue for Gas. Along with our social partners, the trade union associations EPSU and IndustriAll Europe, and the European Commission, we are working to anticipate the changes in the gas sector and develop a roadmap for the necessary reskilling and upskilling.

A market for all gases​

We want to fully integrate hydrogen and biomethane to build a single, strong market for all gases. 

Future-proof infrastructure ​

Existing gas infrastructure can support the deployment of renewable and low carbon gases. We’re working to tackle value chain methane emissions, so we can use the infrastructure we have for a more affordable transition.

Sector integration ​

Eurogas supports smart sector integration including joint gas and electricity planning. Smart sector integration should cover the interaction between energy vectors, notably gas, power and heat, with end-user sectors, including industry, residential, mobility and agriculture. As a founding member of the European Net Zero Alliance (ENZA), we enable collaboration between likeminded organisations from across sectors. The members of these organisations are committed to climate neutrality following the “we can – we want – we will” approach.

The Twin Energy-Digital Transition​

As well as helping to address issues like value chain methane emissions, digitalisation will lead to more active energy customers. It can support more direct participation of citizens in managing energy, including through smart meters, and smarter grids. The twin energy-digital transition is also a chance to develop digital skills and climate leadership while we work towards achieving Europe’s decarbonisation goals.