About us

Eurogas is the trade association for gaseous energies in Europe.

With over one hundred members across Europe and beyond, Eurogas represents the entire gas value chain.

Our members cover:

 

  • Gas wholesale and retail gas markets
  • The distribution of natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen
  • Gases for vehicles
  • Technology providers including value chain methane emissions management.

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Eurogas joins the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Association
News

Eurogas joins the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Association

We are delighted to share the exciting news that we have recently become a proud member of the ISCC Association. ISCC, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, is an independent multi-stakeholder initiative and leading certification system supporting sustainable, fully traceable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains.
Eurogas is hiring: Policy Advisor, Distribution and Methane Emissions Management
News

Eurogas is hiring: Policy Advisor, Distribution and Methane Emissions Management

Policy Advisor, Distribution and Methane Emissions Management Contract terms: Indefinite, full time, based in Brussels (Belgium) About Eurogas: Eurogas is an association of over one hundred com...
PRESS RELEASE: Study on the Role of Gaseous Fuels in the Energy Transition shows the Need for Gases in Meeting Net-Zero Targets
News and Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Study on the Role of Gaseous Fuels in the Energy Transition shows the Need for Gases in Meeting Net-Zero Targets

Gases are essential for Europe to sustain net zero energy targets, finds new report   Brussels, 14 November 2024 - Gases are uniquely positioned to ensure the affordability, security and su...
Eurogas Welcomes New Member: Osaka Gas UK
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Eurogas Welcomes New Member: Osaka Gas UK

Osaka Gas is a major Japanese gas utility based in Osaka. It provides gas and electricity primarily to the country’s western region. The company aims to reduce carbon emissions and achieve carbon ne...
Press Release: Global renewable gas industry renews calls for the EC to unlock exports to the EU
Press Release

Press Release: Global renewable gas industry renews calls for the EC to unlock exports to the EU

Eurogas, Europe's leading gaseous energy trade association, and 33 organisations from across the global renewable gas supply chain, have called on the European Commission to urgently address barriers preventing their full recognition in the Union Database (UDB). Without immediate action, the industry coalition has warned that significant volumes of renewable energy risks exclusion from EU markets, jeopardising progress towards climate targets and trade relations.
PRESS RELEASE: Study on the Role of Gaseous Fuels in the Energy Transition shows the Need for Gases in Meeting Net-Zero Targets
News and Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Study on the Role of Gaseous Fuels in the Energy Transition shows the Need for Gases in Meeting Net-Zero Targets

Gases are essential for Europe to sustain net zero energy targets, finds new report   Brussels, 14 November 2024 - Gases are uniquely positioned to ensure the affordability, security and su...
Additional US LNG projects are needed to contribute to Europe’s Energy Security
Press Release

Additional US LNG projects are needed to contribute to Europe’s Energy Security

Energy security remains a key priority for Europe, especially in light of recent geopolitical challenges. Eurogas urges timely expansion of US LNG projects to strengthen supply stability and meet grow...
Andreas Guth appointed as Eurogas Secretary General: the future of the gas sector are renewable and low-carbon molecules
News and Press Release

Andreas Guth appointed as Eurogas Secretary General: the future of the gas sector are renewable and low-carbon molecules

Brussels, Belgium, 3 September 2024 – Eurogas, the association representing the gaseous fuels sector, officially announces the election of Andreas Guth as its new Secretary General. He succeeds the...
Enabling Renewable Gases in Buildings with Green Contracts
Position Paper

Enabling Renewable Gases in Buildings with Green Contracts

Read the full position paper here. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), together with the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) are the foundation of the EU's plan to d...
Eurogas Recommendations on Gas Storage Regulation
Position Paper

Eurogas Recommendations on Gas Storage Regulation

Read the full paper here. Eurogas recognises the critical role of gas storage in ensuring security of supply (SoS), particularly during times of crisis. However, the European energy landscape has s...
Eurogas Recommendations on Two Commission Communications for the Automotive Sector
Position Paper

Eurogas Recommendations on Two Commission Communications for the Automotive Sector

Read the full recommendations here. On 5 March 2025, the Commission published two Communications in the context of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry: 'The Industrial A...
Open Letter to Transport Commissioner, MEPs, and Ministers: EU Funding for Heavy-Duty Fleet Renewal
Letter and Position Paper

Open Letter to Transport Commissioner, MEPs, and Ministers: EU Funding for Heavy-Duty Fleet Renewal

Read the full letter here. Eurogas published on 24 March 2025 a letter addressed to Commissioner Tzitzikostas and the Members of the European Parliament, in which we called on the European Union to...

Events

Eurogas and external events

Carbon Capture Europe Summit 2025
29.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Carbon Capture Europe Summit 2025

The Carbon Capture Europe Summit 2025 (#CCES2025), set for 29-30 April at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, is Europe’s leading event to advance CCUS development in the context...
Eurogas Annual Regional Conference
29.04.2025

Eurogas Annual Regional Conference

*IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT, FREE OF CHARGE* Eurogas is pleased to invite you to the Annual Regional Conference ‘Estonia: The Energy Transition & The Role of Gases’, taking place in-person only...
EU Methane Emissions: Natural Gas in Transition – Driving Change, Building Trust, Creating Value
12.05.2025

EU Methane Emissions: Natural Gas in Transition – Driving Change, Building Trust, Creating Value

NEW: Programme available below! This in-person event will discuss how industry, leaders and institutions can work in synergy to trace, certify and create value from natural gas attributes, in parti...
REGATEC 2025
20.05.2025 - 21.05.2025

REGATEC 2025

The 11th International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology, REGATEC 2025, takes place 20-21 May in Weimar and revolves around renewable methane (biomethane, bioSNG and e-methane)...

Natural gas in Europe

A State of Play

  • The European Union used over 329 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas in 2022 329% 329%
  • European buildings represented 40% of final energy consumption of natural gas in the EU in 2022 40% 40%
  • In 2022, industry use represented 31% of the final energy consumption of natural gas in the EU 31% 31%
  • Commission proposed indicative biomethane scaleup target of 35 bcm by 2030 35% 35%
  • Biomethane production in Europe grew by almost 20% in 2022 compared to the previous year 20% 20%
  • Europe could produce 111 bcm of biomethane by 2040 111% 111%
  • Commission proposed indicative green hydrogen scaleup target of 20 mt by 2030 (of which 10 mt produced domestically and 10 mt imported) 20% 20%

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