Lawmakers in the European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation designed to decarbonize the gas sector and promote the adoption of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen. This regulation is part of the European Commission’s December 2021 proposals to decarbonize the EU gas market, aligning with the European Green Deal’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030. The regulation aims to establish common internal market rules for renewable and natural gases, facilitating the connection and access to the existing gas grid. It includes provisions for national network development plans based on joint scenarios for electricity, gas, and hydrogen. Notably, the agreement introduces a market design for hydrogen in Europe, creating the EU entity for Hydrogen Network Operators (ENNOH) to coordinate network operators at the EU level and promote a dedicated hydrogen infrastructure. This initiative supports the REPowerEU strategy to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The regulation’s formal adoption by the EU Parliament and Council is the next step following this provisional agreement. Kadri Simson, EU Commissioner for Energy, emphasized that the deal is crucial for transitioning away from fossil fuels and achieving cleaner solutions in line with the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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