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07.09.2023

GasNaturally recommendations on the EU methane regulation

GasNaturally reiterates its commitment to tackle methane emissions and our support to the establishment and the implementation of EU Regulation in this field. We believe that such regulation will help...

Publication
20.12.2022

Press Release – GasNaturally President Re-elected

Wintershall Dea COO Dawn Summers re-elected as President of GasNaturally Dawn Summers, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wintershall Dea, has been re-elected as President of GasNaturally, the partne...

Publication
28.11.2022

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: a bottom-up approach for integrated system efficiency

On 28 November 2022, GasNaturally signed a joint paper on the decarbonisation of European building stock. The paper can be found as PDF below. Preamble: Squaring security of supply and decarbonisat...

Publication
12.10.2022

Joint Statement of the Czech Presidency and GasNaturally on the Future of Gaseous Fuels in the EU Energy Market

On 11 October 2022, ahead of the Informal Energy Council meeting organised by the Czech Presidency in Prague, the Czech Minister for Industry and Trade, Jozef Síkela, and GasNaturally’s co-chair, F...

Publication
11.10.2022

Press Release – Ministers for energy discussed future of European gas market in Prague – 11 October 2022

How to best coordinate and streamline efforts leading to enhanced energy security and better future resilience of the EU´s gas market. That was discussed by energy ministers and key stakeholders at t...

Publication
30.09.2022

Press Release on Measures to Address High Energy Prices

Brussels, 30 September 2022 – GasNaturally welcomes the temporary emergency measures to reduce energy demand included in the European Commission’s proposal on an emergency intervention to address...

Publication
21.09.2022

GasNaturally Factsheet on Renewable Gases

The gas industry is supportive, committed, and prepared to proactively deliver on the REPowerEU Plan and its ambition to increase the EU’s energy independence alongside the implementation of the Gre...

Publication
20.07.2022

GasNaturally Press Release on the Communication on Save Gas for a Safe Winter

GasNaturally welcomes the European Commission’s Communication on “Save Gas for a Safe Winter,” aiming to ensure that the gas flows where it is most needed and protecting both the domestic users...

Publication
18.07.2022

GasNaturally Position Paper on the REPowerEU Plan

GasNaturally supports the EU’s ambition to increase its energy independence alongside the implementation of the Green Deal objectives. To deliver on the secure and just energy transition towards cli...

Publication
06.07.2022

GasNaturally welcomes the EP’s recognition of the transitional role of natural gas in the EU Taxonomy

GasNaturally welcomes the European Parliament’s Plenary Vote on the Taxonomy Complementary Delegated Act (CDA) which recognises the transitional role of natural gas and nuclear in the EU’s energy...

Publication
01.07.2022

GasNaturally Position Paper on the Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Package

GasNaturally welcomes the proposed Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market package as a necessary framework to decarbonise the gas sector by accommodating renewable and low-carbon gases under the gas mar...

Publication
01.07.2022

GasNaturally Position Paper on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

GasNaturally fully supports the Commission’s ambition to decarbonise the building sector by promoting higher-performance and energy-efficient buildings and ensuring a cost-efficient energy transitio...

Publication
18.05.2022

GasNaturally Press Release on the REPowerEU Plan

GasNaturally supports the Communication on the REPowerEU Plan and its objective to boost gas supply diversification, energy savings as well as an accelerated deployment of biomethane and hydrogen with...

Publication
11.05.2022

GasNaturally Policy Statement on Methane Emissions Reduction in the Energy Sector

GasNaturally welcomes the proposal for a Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector. Review our recommendations for successfully implementing this objective in practice in our stat...

Publication
11.05.2022

GasNaturally Policy Statement on Taxonomy

GasNaturally welcomes the European Commission Taxonomy complementary Delegated Act recognising the key role of natural gas in the energy transition. In view of the political deliberations of the propo...

Publication
28.03.2022

GasNaturally Reaction to the European Council of 24-25 March 2022

Following the conclusions of the EU Council of 24 and 25 March 2022, please find here GasNaturally's reaction to the European Council meeting of 24-25 March. In this reaction, we outline our consid...

Publication
18.03.2022

Check out: Liquid Gas Europe Virtual Roundtable – Towards 100% renewable gaseous solutions in off-grid areas

On 29 March 2022, Liquid Gas Europe will host a live debate on how renewable gaseous fuels can contribute to the 2050 climate neutrality target. Discussions will focus on how the LPG market in Euro...

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Publication
16.03.2022

GasNaturally Position Paper on the Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure (AFIR)

The use of alternative and renewable gaseous fuels and the deployment of the gas road refuelling infrastructure supports the decarbonisation of the transport sector, as it enables the supply and wider...

Publication
28.02.2022

GasNaturally Factsheet on Gaseous Solutions for Residential Heating

Renewable and low-carbon gases provide cost-e­fficient and reliable heating solutions in many building areas where electric heat pumps are not fit-for-purpose and technically ineffi­cient. To tra...

Publication
03.02.2022

Press Release on the Taxonomy complementary Delegated Act covering natural gas

Following the adoption of the Taxonomy complementary Delegated Act covering natural gas on 2 February 2022, GasNaturally – representing the entire European gas value chain – has issued for immedia...

Press Release
15.12.2021

GasNaturally Press Release on the European Commission’s Proposals on the Gas Market Reform and Methane Initiative

GasNaturally welcomes the reform of the EU natural gas market and the new regulation of methane emissions from the energy sector. This opens opportunities to accelerate the market integration of low-c...

Position
22.11.2021

GasNaturally statement on the reform of the EU gas market

GasNaturally represents the European gas value chain. Our mission is to enable the EU’s decarbonisation in the coming decades – both in hard-to-abate sectors, such as heating, that cannot be fully...

Press Release
22.10.2021

GasNaturally Press Statement on Energy Market Developments

This statement comes in response to increasing energy prices around the world and a tightening supply/demand balance that impact the EU and global energy wholesale markets. After the European Commissi...

Press Release
15.10.2021

AS INDUSTRY IS TRANSFORMING: “OUR PRODUCTS WILL ENABLE CLIMATE-NEUTRALITY“

Gaseous solutions play a critical role in meeting the objectives of COP26 and delivering decarbonisation, by facilitating the decarbonization of hard to abate sectors, accelerating the phase out of co...

Publication
22.09.2021

GasNaturally Factsheet on Decarbonisation of Heavy-Duty Transport

The gas industry will contribute proactively to the implementation of the European Green Deal by delivering tangible solutions to the decarbonising of heavy-duty transport. To execute on this vision e...

Press Release
14.07.2021

ALL TYPES OF GASES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES OF FIT FOR 55

Brussels, 14 July 2021. GasNaturally welcomes the adoption of the Fit for 55 legislative package aimed at achieving the EU’s 55% GHG reduction target by 2030.  There are multiple pathways, technolo...

Press Release
14.07.2021

Wintershall Dea COO Dawn Summers elected as President of GasNaturally

Brussels, 17 December 2020 Dawn Summers, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wintershall Dea, has been elected as President of GasNaturally, the partnership representing the European gas industry. Suc...

Press Release
09.12.2020

GAS INDUSTRY SUPPORTS THE SUSTAINABLE AND SMART MOBILITY STRATEGY

Brussels, 9 December 2020 The European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the key role of renewable, low-carbon and natural gases in con...

News
19.10.2020

58 CEOs and associations call for enhancing gas contribution to decarbonisation

On 19 October, 58 CEOs and associations representing the European gas sector have sent a letter calling on the EU institutions to ensure that all EU financial mechanisms recognize gas as an indispensa...

Press Release
14.10.2020

EUROPEAN COMMISSION INITIATIVES ON METHANE EMISSIONS AND THE RENOVATION WAVE

Brussels, 14 October 2020 The European Commission’s initiatives on Methane Emissions and the Renovation Wave contribute to cost-effective greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions reduction across the EU,...

News
14.10.2020

Gas industry Declaration on the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions

Brussels, 14 October 2020 GasNaturally is a co-signatory of the Gas industry Declaration on the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions. We, the signatories, welcome the Communication from the C...

Opinion Piece
06.10.2020

A catalyser for decarbonisation: the essential role of carbon capture and storage

Reflections from the gas value chain A catalyser for decarbonisation: the essential role of carbon capture and storage By François-Régis Mouton, Chair of GasNaturally Steering Committee Wit...

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Position
22.09.2020

GasNaturally’s feedback to the EU Renewable Energy Rules Review

21 September 2020 GasNaturally welcomes the Commission’s Roadmap for the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). In light of the European Green Deal and the 2030 Climate Target Plan...

Position
22.09.2020

GasNaturally’s feedback to the EU Energy Efficiency Directive Evaluation and Review

21 September 2020 GasNaturally supports energy efficiency as a key contributor to achieving the European Green Deal ambitions. We agree that increasing energy efficiency is an important element of...

Press Release
17.09.2020

GASNATURALLY WELCOMES THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTE ON THE JUST TRANSITION FUND

PRESS RELEASE: GASNATURALLY WELCOMES THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTE ON THE JUST TRANSITION FUND Brussels, 17 September 2020 The European Parliament’s landmark vote on the Just Transition Fund esta...

Position
02.09.2020

GasNaturally’s feedback to the EU Methane Emissions Strategy Roadmap

05 August 2020 Reaching the ambitious EU 2050 climate neutrality goal requires a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and afurther decrease in methane emissions, which account for 10%1 of a...

News
02.09.2020

Condolences letter: Klaus Schäfer

GasNaturally mourn the loss of industry colleague, former Eurogas President and Uniper CEO Klaus Schäfer and send their deepest condolences to his family and colleagues....

Position
13.07.2020

GasNaturally’s response to the ‘Renovation Wave’ public consultation

GasNaturally provided its input to the European Commission's public consultation on the 'Renovation Wave', a key initiative of the European Green Deal expected in September. GasNaturally members be...

Press Release
10.07.2020

GasNaturally Press Release: EU Strategies on Hydrogen and Energy System Integration

Recognition of gas and its infrastructure is a positive first step, but a more neutral and inclusive approach to hydrogen production and use is needed to achieve optimal energy system integration B...

News
25.06.2020

Wide industry coalition call for a Hydrogen Strategy inclusive of all clean hydrogen pathways

On 24 June 2020, a wide coalition led by GasNaturally and comprising EU manufacturing industry, the steel and ceramics sectors, the gas industry, trade unions, energy technology producers and other se...

Press Release
27.05.2020

GASNATURALLY WELCOMES GREEN DEAL INITIATIVES IN THE EU RECOVERY PLAN

Brussels, 27 May 2020 GasNaturally welcomes the EU’s recovery plan and the focus on EU Green Deal initiatives, particularly the renovation wave, renewable and decarbonised gases as well as clea...

Position
19.05.2020

GasNaturally’s vision for a smart and integrated energy system

GasNaturally response to the European Commission consultation on  An EU Strategy for Smart Sector Integration   What would be the main features of a truly integrated energy system to enable a...

Position
19.05.2020

GASEOUS ENERGY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A SUSTAINABLE EU RECOVERY

GASEOUS ENERGY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A SUSTAINABLE EU RECOVERY The Covid-19 outbreak has unleashed an unprecedented socio-economic global crisis, affecting all citizens and sectors. While the ener...

Opinion Piece
15.04.2020

Financing the EU energy transition

This opinion piece was firstly published on EURACTIV. The Taxonomy Regulation, a classification for “environmentally sustainable investments”, on which political agreement was reached on 16 Dec...

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Publication
15.04.2020

GasNaturally Gas Appliances Brochure

A balanced energy mix is key to achieving the EU climate objectives – including net-zero GHG emissions in 2050 – in a resilient, efficient, and affordable way. The presence of renewable and decarb...

Opinion Piece
02.04.2020

Reducing the GHG footprint of the gas value chain: progress in methane emissions management and reduction

This opinion piece was firstly published on EURACTIV. Reaching the ambitious EU 2050 climate neutrality goal means that steep reductions of carbon dioxide (CO2) are necessary, along with further mi...

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Opinion Piece
25.03.2020

A competitive European industry: the contribution of gas technologies

A competitive European industry: the contribution of gas technologies This opinion piece was firstly published on EURACTIV. The EU industry is the foundation of the European economy, providin...

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Press Release
10.03.2020

GasNaturally calls on Industrial Strategy to recognise the role of gas in boosting competitiveness, generating jobs and achieving net-zero emissions

GasNaturally calls on Industrial Strategy to recognise the role of gas in boosting competitiveness, generating jobs and achieving net-zero emissions Brussels, 10 March 2020. GasNaturally is aligne...

Press Release
04.03.2020

European Climate Law: natural, renewable and decarbonised gas will play a key role in achieving the European Union’s decarbonisation ambitions

European Climate Law: natural, renewable and decarbonised gas will play a key role in achieving the European Union's decarbonisation ambitions Brussels, 4 March 2020. GasNaturally welcomes the Euro...

Press Release
12.12.2019

European Green Deal: natural, renewable and decarbonized gas will have a key role in achieving the EU’s GHG reduction targets

PRESS RELEASE European Green Deal: natural, renewable and decarbonized gas will have a key role in achieving the EU's GHG reduction targets Brussels, 12 December 2019. The GasNaturally partners...

News
08.11.2019

GasNaturally members and partners discuss methane emissions mitigation in the European Parliament

On 5 November GasNaturally organised an event in the European Parliament to present the ongoing initiatives and future commitments of the gas industry to further reduce methane emissions along its who...

News
17.10.2019

LNG Protocol members welcome the statement from Commission President-elect

LNG Protocol Declaration for the Use of LNG as the Go-To Fuel of the Future We, the signatories of this declaration, welcome the support of the President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von d...

Press Release
17.10.2019

For a smart and sustainable EU taxonomy to deliver a cost-effective energy transition to all – Letter to Coreper II

The signatories to this letter welcome the EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan and its objectives to further mobilise investments to achieve Paris Agreement goals and EU climate and energy objectives....

News
24.06.2019

GasNaturally at EUSEW – LNG in shipping

GasNaturally co-organised a panel debate about sustainable shipping in the framework of the EU Sustainable Energy Week on 20 June 2019. The event tilted "Sailing Towards Paris: Can Shipping be Zero...

Press Release
15.06.2019

Keynote speech at Gas Infrastructure Europe Annual Conference, Paris 13 June

Marco Alverà, the CEO of Snam and the President of GasNaturally delivered a keynote speech at the opening of the Annual Conference of Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) on 13 June in Paris. The oppor...

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News
15.06.2019

Joint statement: Delivering a Climate Compatible and Cost-Efficient European Energy Infrastructure

JOINT STATEMENT: ELECTRICITY AND GAS SECTOR COUPLING The achievement of the Paris Climate Agreement objectives is a top priority for the European Union. Building a smart and cost-effective energy...

Opinion Piece
17.04.2019

Innovation in the gas industry paves the way to a low-carbon future

Innovation in the gas industry paves the way to low-carbon future By Marco Alverà, President of GasNaturally This opinion piece was first published in the European Energy Innovation magazine M...

News
08.03.2019

Sectorial integration: a necessary path to decarbonisation – GasNaturally at the EU Energy Summit

Andrea Gerini, Secretary General of NGVA represented the GasNaturally partnership in his role of the Chair the Steering Committee at the EU Energy Summit organised by European Business Summit on 5 Mar...

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Position
02.01.2019

Joint Statement – Response to the European Commission vision for a climate neutral economy

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 p...

Press Release
03.12.2018

Press Release: Joint Statement – Response to the European Commission vision for a climate neutral economy

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 p...

Press Release
29.11.2018

Press Release: GasNaturally welcomes the European Commission’s long-term climate change vision

Brussels, 29 November 2018 – Gas Naturally, the European partnership of six associations from across the whole gas value chain, comments on the Commission’s acknowledgement of the role that gas -...

Opinion Piece
21.11.2018

Is Europe missing the mark on climate change?

This opinion pieces was first published in Politico on 21 November 2019 Is Europe missing the mark on climate change?   Placing affordability and technological innovation at the center of t...

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News
07.11.2018

Input from GasNaturally to the Talanoa Dialogue

GasNaturally welcomes the opportunity to express its views to UNFCCC Contracting Parties and non State actors through its contribution to the Talanoa Dialogue. GasNaturally strongly supports the pr...

News
26.10.2018

Gas industry helping EU to meet Paris Agreement’s goals

The gas industry offers a wide range of immediate and long-term affordable and innovative solutions to reduce emissions and help the EU meet the Paris Agreement’s goals, Chairman of GasNaturally F...

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Press Release
18.10.2018

Press Release: Gas industry Manifesto lays down contribution to EU climate efforts

Brussels, 18 October 2018 – ‘Affordability of energy sources and constant innovation are key to help the EU achieve its climate objectives’, says European gas industry partnership GasNaturally...

Publication
18.10.2018

Manifesto of the European Gas Industry

The gas industry is keen to actively support the EU’s efforts to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement. This Manifesto outlines ways our industry can contribute in an affordable and sustain...

Publication
15.10.2018

LNG in Shipping – Working Breakfast in the European Parliament

On 9 October GasNaturally organised a working breakfast on LNG in shipping in the European Parliament.   The event was co-hosted by Zdzislaw Krasnodebski, the Vice President of the European Parlia...

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News
15.10.2018

LNG in Shipping – Working Breakfast in the European Parliament

On 9 October GasNaturally organised a working breakfast on LNG in shipping in the European Parliament. The event was co-hosted by Zdzislaw Krasnodebski, the Vice President of the European Parliamen...

News
25.06.2018

Availability, environmental performance and fuel costs: key factors for policymakers to consider ahead of votes on CO2 targets for cars

GasNaturally, a platform of six associations from across the whole gas value chain, calls on the European Parliament committees to factor in the benefits of gas in transport when voting on the CO2 tar...

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Press Release
08.06.2018

Press Release: Letter to the Energy Council

Dear Minister Petkova, Dear Ministers of the EU Member States, The adoption of the “Clean Energy for All Europeans” package will be a milestone in the energy transition. GasNaturally - represent...

Opinion Piece
27.04.2018

Building energy infrastructure is not a zero-sum game

This opinion piece was first published in Euractiv on 27 April Full electrification does not mean decarbonisation, writes Marco Alverà. Infrastructure which carries natural gas today will be ne...

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Press Release
22.03.2018

Press release: GasNaturally on Sustainable finance: Enhanced role of natural and renewable gas could speed delivery of EU’s climate goals

GasNaturally notes with interest the European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, released on March 8, but argues that to deliver the fullest benefits, the contribution gas can make to...

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News
22.03.2018

Sustainable finance: Enhanced role of natural and renewable gas could speed delivery of EU’s climate goals

GasNaturally notes with interest the European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, released on March 8, but argues that to deliver the fullest benefits, the contribution gas can make to...

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Press Release
04.01.2018

Press Release: Letter to C40 Mayors from the President of GasNaturally

Brussels, 4 January 2018: On the 22th December 2017 Marco Alvera the President of GasNaturally sent a letter presenting the benefits of gas as a vehicle fuel to the Mayors of C40 initiative - a global...

Press Release
14.11.2017

Press Release: Natural gas is a strong pillar of the future global energy mix, confirms IEA World Energy Outlook 2017

Brussels, 14 November 2017: GasNaturally welcomes the positive prospects for natural gas as the only fossil fuel that sees growth, outlined in the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook...

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News
12.07.2017

Watch new GasNaturally President Marco Alvera’s welcome message

Marco Alverà, President of GasNaturally and CEO of SNAM, explains how natural gas can contribute to reaching the EU’s climate and energy targets by reducing emissions, tackling energy poverty and i...

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News
07.07.2017

IOGP’s Positions on the Clean Energy Package

Delivering a flexible, resilient and secure market: IOGP response to the proposal on Power Market Design IOGP recommendations for a reliable and transparent governance system of the Energy Union...

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Opinion Piece
04.07.2017

Gas is one of the safest bets for EU’s energy and climate success

Europe will need gas to make renewables work. One of my principal aims as the new president of GasNaturally will be to engage with our partners and policymakers and explain why gas is one of the safes...

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News
04.07.2017

Gas is one of the safest bets for EU’s energy and climate success

Europe will need gas to make renewables work. One of my principal aims as the new president of GasNaturally will be to engage with our partners and policymakers and explain why gas is one of the safes...

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Press Release
04.07.2017

Debate hosted by MEP Adina-Ioana Valean finds gas is key to delivering effective & affordable Clean Energy Package

A dinner debate on the Clean Energy Package, hosted last night in the European Parliament by MEP Adina-Ioana Valean, Chairwoman of the ENVI Committee, found that gas is a flexible and an affordable fu...

Press Release
13.06.2017

Snam CEO Marco Alverà appointed first GasNaturally President

Marco Alverà, Chief Executive Officer of Snam, has been appointed as the first President of GasNaturally, the partnership representing the European gas industry. “I am pleased and honoured to se...

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Opinion Piece
01.02.2017

Implementing the Energy Union – Gas helps turning ideas into action

The Energy Union was one of the major initiatives that the present European Commission launched when it was appointed in 2014. It even created a specific Vice-President position to oversee its executi...

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News
01.02.2017

Implementing the Energy Union – Gas helps turning ideas into action

The Energy Union was one of the major initiatives that the present European Commission launched when it was appointed in 2014. It even created a specific Vice-President position to oversee its executi...

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Opinion Piece
25.01.2017

What future for gas in a decarbonised world?

Gas markets are at a crossroad. Not long ago, it was common to see headlines such as “Gas, no longer the fuel of choice” or “The golden age of gas: gone for good?” Did that mean the end of gas...

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News
25.01.2017

What future for gas in a decarbonised world?

Gas markets are at a crossroad. Not long ago, it was common to see headlines such as “Gas, no longer the fuel of choice” or “The golden age of gas: gone for good?” Did that mean the end of gas...

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Opinion Piece
22.11.2016

Innovation with Gas

It is acknowledged that 80-95% decarbonisation will require a bold, integrated approach to building a new sort of energy system. The Energy Union recognises that in order that this transformation is d...

Opinion Piece
22.11.2016

The EU Power Market Design: planning for success, without discrimination

The European Commission’s upcoming proposal for a new design of the electricity market will aim to set the bloc on track for lowering emissions and better integrate more variable renewables. To be...

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News
22.11.2016

The EU Power Market Design: planning for success, without discrimination

The European Commission’s upcoming proposal for a new design of the electricity market will aim to set the bloc on track for lowering emissions and better integrate more variable renewables. To b...

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News
21.11.2016

Innovation with Gas

It is acknowledged that 80-95% decarbonisation will require a bold, integrated approach to building a new sort of energy system. The Energy Union recognises that in order that this transformation is d...

Opinion Piece
10.11.2016

Three moves to turn COP22 into action

Last year, it was Paris. The climate change deal – struck by the almost 200 national delegations – has changed the perspective in which policymakers, and industry, look at addressing climate chall...

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News
10.11.2016

Three moves to turn COP22 into action

Last year, it was Paris. The climate change deal – struck by the almost 200 national delegations – has changed the perspective in which policymakers, and industry, look at addressing climate chall...

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News
13.10.2016

Innovation @ GasWeek 2016

21-24 November 2016 (Strasbourg, France) Gas Week has become a signature event on the EU calendar, enabling industry stakeholders and EU policymakers to come together and discuss the future of Europe...

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Opinion Piece
12.10.2016

Understanding the riddle of who produces the cheapest electricity

Over the last months, the approval of the Hinkley nuclear power station has stirred a heated debate, in the United Kingdom just as much as in Brussels. The discussion put the spotlight on one key q...

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News
12.10.2016

Understanding the riddle of who produces the cheapest electricity

Over the last months, the approval of the Hinkley nuclear power station has stirred a heated debate, in the United Kingdom just as much as in Brussels. The discussion put the spotlight on one key q...

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Opinion Piece
30.08.2016

Accelerating towards a low-carbon future – a young professional’s perspective on Europe’s energy future

Europe’s energy future is, and will continue to be, about mitigating risk. Not only risk to the security of energy supply, or risk to competition and investment. But the larger (and potentially high...

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News
30.08.2016

Accelerating towards a low-carbon future – a young professional’s perspective on Europe’s energy future

Europe’s energy future is, and will continue to be, about mitigating risk. Not only risk to the security of energy supply, or risk to competition and investment. But the larger (and potentially high...

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Opinion Piece
22.07.2016

LNG puts Europe in the middle of the global gas market

Turning gas into a liquid to transport it more easily is not only changing the way we perceive gas transport, but also the very way we use gas. Historically, big pipelines have been moving gas from...

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News
22.07.2016

LNG puts Europe in the middle of the global gas market

  Turning gas into a liquid to transport it more easily is not only changing the way we perceive gas transport, but also the very way we use gas.   Historically, big pipelines have been mo...

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Opinion Piece
09.06.2016

Gas: Europe’s smart choice for heating

Did you know that natural gas provides almost half of home heating in Europe, and that heating represents 70% of a household’s energy consumption? The introduction of natural gas into our heating sy...

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News
01.06.2016

Natural gas, driving Europe’s mobility forward

The Natural Gas Vehicles Association joins GasNaturally, highlighting the industry’s innovation potential. Natural gas is key to our daily lives: it heats our homes, produces our electricity and po...

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News
13.04.2016

Three moves to get the EU power market right

The European Union will this year have to come up with good ideas on how to best use – and integrate – energy sources as different as wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, coal and gas to produce the clean...

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News
06.04.2016

GasNaturally joins industry associations in urging the EU to deliver a flexible and dynamic electricity market

GasNaturally joined other industry associations in writing to EU policy makers this week, highlighting the crucial elements that should define the future EU electricity market. Gas will have a majo...

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News
04.04.2016

Presentations from the 5th Annual Member States’ Gas Forum

On 17 March 2016, GasNaturally hosted its 5th Member States’ Gas Forum: The Case for Gas in the Energy Union. The event centred on the the vital role that gas can play in a flexible, innovative...

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News
17.03.2016

Combining gas and renewables can deliver ‘energy miracle’

A lot is happening in the world of natural gas. Just recently, the European Commission published its gas strategy and the United States exported its first Liquefied Natural Gas. It is a clear sign of...

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News
14.03.2016

Recognising the Gas and Renewables Partnership: GN Chairman Francois-Regis Mouton interviewed by Natural Gas Europe

Now is the time for the gas and renewables industry to make joint proposals on how to design the next generation’s power market in Europe, François-Régis Mouton, the Chairman of GasNaturally, told...

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Press Release
16.02.2016

GasNaturally welcomes the Commission’s focus on the role of gas in the Energy Union

Commenting on the European Commission’s Energy Security Package issued today François-Régis Mouton, Chairman of GasNaturally, the partnership representing the European gas industry, said: “Gas...

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News
02.12.2015

GasNaturally at COP21

GasNaturally is committed to making a clean future real. With this in mind, we are present in La Galerie at COP21 to showcase how natural gas has a role to play in the future energy transition. Ga...

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News
25.11.2015

Delivering Europe’s energy needs: gas infrastructure

It’s a cold December Sunday morning. You just woke up, made yourself some nice breakfast and coffee on the stove. It was a bit chilly overnight, but now you raised the thermostat temperature to a...

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News
09.11.2015

Gas: The natural choice for heating our homes

Gas: The natural choice for heating our homes Summer’s gone, and the warm autumn colours will soon fade. Cooler weather’s just around the corner, and soon we’ll need to heat our homes, office...

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Opinion Piece
27.10.2015

Biogas – Revealing the renewable side of gas

Today, we often talk about the way gas is helping make a clean future real by partnering with renewables, but we tend to overlook the fact that gas itself can be renewable, in the form of biogas for e...

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News
21.10.2015

Gas Week 2015 in pictures

Panel Debate: Gas and Renewables - a New Reality? - Brussels, Tuesday 13 October Workshop - Moving forward with a secure natural gas supply for Europe: What's been achieved, What's in the pipeline...

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News
19.10.2015

Test your energy knowledge – Gas Week Energy Quiz

Are you the brightest bulb on the Brussels tree? Let’s see how much you really know about energy and energy policy:  1. What is the biggest source of renewable energy in the EU? A. Wind B. Sol...

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13.10.2015

Of tennis players and EU energy: GasWeek 2015

Dear all, This week is a special one: first, we have made it to our second blog, and we can now officially call it a series. Second, it is GasWeek! With a view to spreading the GoodWord about...

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29.09.2015

Telling the natural gas story

Dear reader, It is my pleasure to introduce you to GasNaturally’s new blog series. Throughout the year, I will provide some food for thought about the European Union, its energy policy and, of cour...

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Press Release
18.03.2015

Six proposals to achieve a true Energy Union: Letter to Heads of State ahead of European Council meeting

Find below GasNaturally's open letter to the European Council ahead of their March meeting, including our recommendations for the Energy Union. GasNaturally is happy to contribute constructively to th...

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09.03.2015

Registration is Open for EGATEC 2015

Registration is now open for EGATEC 2015 EGATEC is the leading European Gas Technology Conference jointly organized by Marcogaz (Technical Association of the European Natural Gas Industry ) and GER...

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26.01.2015

Letter to the Editor – Gas and Renewable Energies, Natural Partners

Re: Letter to the Editor in response to article “Fossil fuel firms accused of renewable lobby takeover to push gas”, published on The Guardian website on January 22nd, 2015 Brussels, 26 January 2...

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20.11.2014

Presentations from GasWeek 2014 – Brussels

After a number of very successful events, the first part of our annual GasWeek is concluding in Brussels.  Below are links to the presentations given at this weeks events, and over the coming weeks w...

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21.10.2014

Open Letter to Heads of State regarding the 2030 Framework

Today the six constituent organisations of GasNaturally put their names to a letter addressed to the heads of the EU Member States. In it, the position of GasNaturally is outlined ahead of the upcomin...

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18.09.2014

GasNaturally Visits Dunkerque’s new LNG Terminal

On 4 September 2014 GasNaturally invited representatives of the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States to the second largest industrial work site in France, the nearly-completed Du...

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17.03.2014

GasNaturally shares its views on EU 2030 Framework with Heads of State ahead of European Council

In view of the upcoming discussion on the 2030 Energy and Climate Framework at the European Council meeting, GasNaturally has conveyed its views on the file in an open letter to EU Heads of State and...

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13.03.2014

GasNaturally Member GIE confirms EU natural gas supply remains robust

Thanks to infrastructure investments and the diversification of supply routes, the EU benefits from many natural gas supply options. Therefore, recent developments in Ukraine have not affected gas flo...

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19.11.2013

GasPractically: Site visit in Zeebrugge for EU policymakers

On 15 November 2013 GasNaturally invited representatives of the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States to the Zeebrugge LNG terminal. After a presentation on LNG, the role of Zeebr...

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16.12.2011

Quoted in Euractiv

A 15 December article quotes GasNaturally Chairman Francois-Regis Mouton chairman, welcoming the Commission’s emphasis on gas and said that the EU executive itself had recognised that its scenarios...

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15.12.2011

Press Release: Energy Roadmap 2050 acknowledges the ‘critical’ role of gas

GasNaturally welcomes the European Commission’s acknowledgement of the critical role of gas in the transformation of the energy system within the Energy Roadmap 2050. Gas is a no-regrets energy ch...

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06.12.2011

Press Release: Gas Makes a Clean Future Real for Europe

Launch of the ‘GasNaturally’ initiative to demonstrate the importance of gas in the Energy Roadmap 2050. GasNaturally, a new initiative and website launched today, will highlight the many benef...