Position Papers

A European Strategy for CCUS – Eurogas position Paper on CCUS

Eurogas welcomes the recent Communication from the European Commission (EC) on Sustainable carbon cycles and intention to develop a legislative framework for the certification of carbon removals by the end of 2022. This recent push for CCUS-dedicated ambitions and policies is a strong indicator of the renewed EU commitment toward CCUS.

Proposal for a Regulation on the Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector

Our operators are committed to pursuing and intensifying their contribution to reducing emissions. We understand the need for such a Regulation and support the deployment of an appropriate and cost-effective action plan. We welcome the proposal of the European Commission.

Eurogas Position Paper on Joint Procurement of Natural Gas

Both the Communication on More Affordable, Sustainable and Secure Energy and the Draft Regulation on Security of Supply make reference to joint purchasing of gaseous fuels: natural gas, LNG and hydrogen. The current combination of high prices in the gas wholesale market and the war in Ukraine have driven political attention on to the issue of gas purchasing.

Eurogas position on ‘minimum gas storage obligations’

Eurogas recognises that the current market dynamics emerging from the geopolitical situation requires particular attention. The negative summer/winter spread limits incentives for market participants to put gas into storage and may not provide sufficient incentives for suppliers to factor in possibly security of supply risks.

Gas system operators in joint effort to continue curbing emissions and to support the Global Methane Pledge

Brussels 15.12.21: Eurogas broadly welcomes the Decarbonised Gas Market Package, a landmark in decarbonisation efforts. At the same time the association notes the framework needs fine tuning to trul...

Hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package

Eurogas calls for a progressive gas decarbonisation package, which enables gaseous energy and its infrastructure to be the building block for a cost-effective and successful energy transition. E...

Eurogas Position Paper on Carbon Pricing

Eurogas is committed to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and supports the Commission’s long-term vision of a carbon neutral economy by 2050. To foster decarbonisation, specific enab...

Proposal for binding 2030 EU-level targets to lower the greenhouse gas intensity of gas consumed in Europe and increase the demand for renewable gas

The signatories of this statement are committed to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and support the EU’s ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. We advocate...

Joint Policy Position Paper: Eurogas and European Biogas Association

Proposal for binding 2030 EU-level targets to lower the greenhouse gas intensity of gas consumed in Europe and increase the demand for renewable gas Eurogas and the European Biogas Associatio...

A Common Guarantee of Origin System for All Gases

EUROGAS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A COMMON GUARANTEE OF ORIGIN SYSTEM FOR ALL GASESEurogas positionEurogas believes that a liquid and efficient EU-wide market with full cross-border trading for all gases,...

Transmission and Distribution Systems Balancing Activities Integration

SUMMARY:• The gas Balancing NC already allows for locational products which can be used to resolve specific local operational issues regarding temporary insufficient network capacity.• Without c...

AI For Optimised Gas Blending – joint paper with DCBrain

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR OPTIMISED GAS BLENDINGHow to use Artificial Intelligence to better address gas blending challengesWHO IS DC BRAIN ?Created in 2014, DCbrain is a European B2B SaaS Softwar...

Eurogas response – Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Consultation

Eurogas views on the Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Eurogas welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the inception impact assessment for the Energy Performance...

Full statement : Eurogas sets ambition to develop a carbon neutral gas sector before 2050

Eurogas, the European gas industry association, holds an established commitment to the Paris Agreement, 2050 climate neutrality and 55% emissions reductions by 2030.The European gas industry sees th...

JOINT CALL: EU Taxonomy Delivering for the Economy and Environment Brussels

We, the signatories of this statement, represent sectors of major importance for European economic development and wealth. We make the move to a competitive, climate neutral economy in Europe possib...

Joint statement of the Social Partners of the European Social Dialogue on Gas

The European social partners in the gas industry EPSU, Eurogas and IndustriAll Europe are committed to together achieving carbon neutrality in the European Union by 2050. We recognise the vital role...

Eurogas Position on 2030 Climate Target Plan

Eurogas supports the 2030 Climate Target Plan and advocates for a policy framework that helps deliver its objectives Eurogas is committed to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and s...

Gas Industry Declaration on the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions

With the technical support of: We, the signatories, welcome the Communication from the Commission on the EU Strategy to reduce methane emissions as we...

Breaking: European gas industry calls for binding greenhouse gas reduction target

A breakthrough for climate neutrality:EU gas industry calls for a binding GHG intensity reduction and renewable gas targets Brussels, 14 September 2020. The European gas industry has made...

Joint Policy Position Paper: Eurogas and European Biogas Association

Proposal for binding 2030 EU-level targets to lower the greenhouse gas intensity of gas consumed in Europe and increase the demand for renewable gas Eurogas and the European Biogas Associatio...