New Action Plan for efficiently implementing the REPowerEU
Today, the Gas for Climate consortium published an Action Plan to rapidly implement the targets set out in the European Commission’s REPowerEU communication. The paper presents immediate actions aimed at accelerated scale-up and integration of renewable gases in Europe. If implemented in full, these actions could positively impact Europe’s security of supply, speed up the […]
Save the date! 31st of March new Gas for Climate webinar on an Action Plan for secure, clean and affordable energy in Europe.
On the 31st of March from 11 to 12 CET the Gas for Climate initiative will host a webinar exploring an action plan for accelerated uptake of renewable gases in Europe to enhance energy security, implementation of the Fitfor55 package, and reduce negative economic effects on consumers. What we will cover: Marie-Claire Aoun (chair of […]
Commission announces groundbreaking biomethane target: ‘REPowerEU to cut dependence on Russian gas’
Today, the European Commission announced a target for the production of 35 billion cubic metres (bcm) of biomethane within the EU by 2030 as part of its REPowerEU plan. The biomethane value chain welcomes this target, which is a historic step forward and shows EU leadership. The target will replace 20% of natural gas imports […]
New analysis report explores the future role of biomethane
Today, the Gas for Climate consortium published a paper exploring the future role of biomethane in the energy system. The report is a Gas for Climate publication, prepared to support the work of the group of companies and organisations that support the Biomethane Declaration. The Declaration was published on 7 December 2021 with an invitation […]
Leading companies and organisations discuss biomethane scale-up with Energy Commissioner Simson
Today, 28 European companies and organisations presented the Biomethane Declaration to Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, in a lively online event. The Declaration signatories recognise that biomethane is the most cost-effective, scalable and sustainable renewable gas available today. The declaration highlights the willingness of biomethane producers and users, with a combined annual turnover of […]
New report provides unique overview on latest developments in biomethane and hydrogen markets – showing a clear acceleration of supply and demand
The biomethane sector in Europe is growing. In 2020, 32 TWh of biomethane was produced. The number of biomethane plants increased by 13 % in 2021 to 992 plants (as of 08/21) Biomethane, bio-LNG and bio-CNG demand continues to grow in industry and the transport sector to replace fossil alternatives as climate-neutral energy carrier and/or […]
The Fit for 55 package and Gas for Climate – Making 2030 EU climate targets achievable with a clear role for renewable and low-carbon gases
Today, the Gas for Climate (GfC) consortium publishes a report analysing the impacts of the Fit for 55 package on the EU’s decarbonisation efforts and the role of renewable and low-carbon gases. The Fit for 55 is a comprehensive set of updates to existing laws and new legislative proposals from the European Commission to help […]
Gas for Climate study recommends sequental crops be included in REDII Annex IX
Today, the Gas for Climate consortium publishes a paper which shows that silage crops grown in a sequential cropping system, as cultivated in Europe, meet the evaluation criteria for ‘advanced feedstock’ as included in Annex IX of the REDII. Being included in Annex IX would make the feedstock eligible to be double counted towards renewable […]
Gas for Climate fully supports the increased EU’s 2030 emission reduction target of 55%, consortium members are ready to play their part – An Interview with Marie-Claire Aoun, chair of Gas for Climate
“With the EU reaching a historical deal this week on increasing the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55% and transforming the EU 2050 climate neutrality promise into a binding obligation, a significant step in accelerating the energy transition has been made”, says Marie-Claire Aoun, chair of Gas for Climate and […]
Proposed revision of the TEN-E regulation: Gas for Climate is ready to take on the challenge
Gas for Climate values the opportunity in TEN-E for the creation of a dedicated hydrogen infrastructure and proposes to speed up the repurposing of existing gas pipelines to achieve the 2030 and 2050 EU climate targets. Gas for Climate welcomes the newly created smart gas grids category, enabling the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases. […]