Gas for Climate initiative adds German Biogas Association as member
The German Biogas Association (Fachverband Biogas) has joined the Gas for Climate initiative. This means that the sector association from the country with the most biogas plants and the largest…
EHB signs MoU with TSO of Ukraine on collaboration towards an integrated European hydrogen infrastructure
The European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) initiative has today announced a collaboration with LLC Gas TSO of Ukraine to pave the way towards an integrated European hydrogen infrastructure. The EHB initiative…
European Hydrogen Backbone initiative adds two new members
Today, the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) initiative announces the expansion of its membership base now reaching 31 operators. The EHB initiative is delighted to welcome two more members in addition…
European Hydrogen Backbone grows to meet REPowerEU’s 2030 hydrogen targets and develops 28,000 km in 2030 and 53,000 km in 2040, now covering 28 European countries
Accelerated EHB network vision by 2030 in response to European Commission’s REPowerEU communication and call to greater action on climate protection and European energy system resilience. European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB)…
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…
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…
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…
European Hydrogen Backbone initiative adds six new members and sets its agenda for 2022
Today, the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) initiative announces the expansion of its membership base now reaching 29 operators and continues its activities in 2022 Following today’s announcement, the EHB initiative…
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…
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…
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…
Register now! Scaling Up Biomethane Event – 7th of December
Tuesday the 7th of December, 10.00-11.30am CET, a group of European companies and organisations along the biomethane value chain invites you to discuss the importance of biomethane in the energy…
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…
Register now! Join Gas for Climate at our virtual COP 26 side event
Friday, the 5th of November, 10-11 GMT (11-12 CET), the Gas for Climate consortium will host a virtual COP 26 Side Event – The Market State of Biomethane and Hydrogen…
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…
How European legislation can kickstart the European Hydrogen Backbone
7 points that should be covered in an initial legislative framework Today, the Gas for Climate consortium publishes its hydrogen legislation paper. This paper groups together the vision of 11…
Commissioner Kadri Simson welcomes EHB analysis – Webinar recording now available
The European Commissioner for Energy, Ms Kadri Simson, welcomed the European Hydrogen Backbone initiative, noting that its phased approach matches well with that of the EU Hydrogen Strategy, moving towards…
New Study: sufficient hydrogen available within reach of the European Hydrogen backbone
New study by the European Hydrogen Backbone initiative estimates 2,300 TWh of hydrogen demand in EU+UK by 2050 corresponding to 20-25% of future EU and UK energy demand Sufficient potential…
Kadri Simson to give statement at upcoming EHB webinar
Coming Tuesday, we’ll launch our new European Hydrogen Backbone analysis report, and we’re happy to announce that Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy will join and give a statement! Hear…
