GRTgaz

Contribution of NaTran to the Call for evidence on the Circular Economy Act We welcome the opportunity to respond to this call for contribution. NaTran is the leading gas transmission system operator in France and the second largest in Europe.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

NaTran, the leading gas transmission system operator in France and the second largest in Europe, welcomes the opportunity to reply to this call for evidence. The Industrial Accelerator Act is a key opportunity to reinforce Europes industrial competitiveness, resilience and decarbonisation.

The revision of the Renewable Energy Directive is a significant step forward in the accomplishment of the decarbonisation of the European economy. The objective of the Directive would be reinforced with a clear definition of low carbon gases.

GRTgaz welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the European Commission’s (EC) inception impact Assessment to review the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). GRTgaz fully supports the EC’s view that achieving the European Green Deal (EGD) objectives will require fundamental changes in many areas including the energy sector.

NaTran, the leading gas transmission system operator in France and the second largest in Europe, welcomes the opportunity to reply to this call for evidence. As part of its mission, NaTran supports the development of renewable and low-carbon gases, in particular biomethane and hydrogen, as essential components of the EUs decarbonisation pathway.

NaTran is the leading gas transmission system operator in France and the second largest in Europe. Together, we enable an energy future that is safe, affordable and climate neutral is the corporate purpose adopted by NaTran in October 2020. In line with French and European objectives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, NaTran is committed to the development of renewable and low-carbon gases.

GRTgaz acknowledges that this Regulation is an important step in the decarbonisation of light land transport. While we welcome its high level of ambition, we consider that a different approach would be more effective in achieving its objectives. One of the objectives of the modified 2019/613 Regulation is the respect of the Paris Agreement objectives.

GRTgaz is fully committed to the Paris Agreement and supports the European Commission’s ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and as such welcomes the forthcoming initiatives on climate and environmental action under the Green Deal. As GRTgaz, we are convinced that we must act now, and take into account all the effective solutions already available to decarbonize transport.

GRTgaz welcomes the revision of the EU gas legislation which, along with the revised rules for the EU electricity market, should enable the clean energy transition and the resilience of the energy sector by building on the synergies between electrons and molecules.

GRTgaz welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback to the combined evaluation roadmap related to the “Hydrogen and Gas Markets Decarbonisation Package” initiative. Making our infrastructure futureproof to fully contribute in the EU climate neutrality objective is the way forward while also representing a real paradigm shift for the gas industry and our company.

GRTgaz welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback to the combined evaluation roadmap related to the “Hydrogen and Gas Markets Decarbonisation Package” initiative. Making our infrastructure futureproof to fully contribute in the EU climate neutrality objective is the way forward while also representing a real paradigm shift for the gas industry and our company.

We strongly advocate for the full inclusion of H2 and CO2 transport networks as integral parts of the EUs future energy infrastructure, alongside the existing (bio)CH4 infrastructure. Better coordination and planning across energies: Deeper coordination and integrated planning of energy grids CH4, H2 electricity, and CO2 networks - is essential to achieving significant cost savings and accelerating the clean energy…

GRTgaz welcomes the revision of the current AFID, which will contribute to the decarbonisation of the transport sector. In order to ensure the coherence of the Fit for 55 package, the definitions of the types of fuels produced and used for vehicles should be harmonised.

NaTran Contribution to the European Electrification Action Plan Consultation NaTran welcomes the Electrification Action Plan and its ambition to accelerate cost-effective, system-integrated electrification across sectors.

* CO2 Pipeline Network Planning: CO transport infrastructure requires long-term strategic planning due to its scaling effect and investment needs. EU-level planning is vital for cross-border coordination and decarbonization, while national-level planning ensures local relevance and implementation.

GRTgaz fully supports the European Commission’s ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. As a leading gas infrastructure operator, we welcome the proposed revision of the TEN-E Regulation setting the path towards a future-proof gas infrastructure contributing to the energy transition in a sustainable and affordable way.

GRTgaz fully supports the European Commission’s ambition to reach climate neutrality in 2050. As a leading gas infrastructure operator, we welcome the opportunity to provide feedback in view of the revision of the guidelines for the TEN-E regulation, which we believe is essential to deliver on this ambition.

GRTgaz welcomes the proposal for a Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector. GRTgaz has reduced the level of methane emissions by 67% between 2016 and 2021. We are committed to pursuing and intensifying our contribution to reducing emissions, with a target to reduce methane emissions by 80% by 2025 compared to 2016 levels. We support the deployment of an appropriate and efficient roadmap.

As a leading gas infrastructure operator fully committed to the Paris Agreement and to the European Commission’s ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050, GRTgaz welcomes the opportunity to provide its views on the forthcoming proposal to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector.

GRTgaz is fully committed to the Paris Agreement and as a leading gas infrastructure operator, we are ready to assume our responsibility and put our infrastructure to good use in service of the energy and ecological transition. The objective of climate neutrality goes hand in hand with the need for a digital transformation of the energy sector.

GRTgaz fully commits to the Paris Agreement and supports the European Commission’s ambition to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. As GRTgaz, we are convinced that we must act now, and take into account all the effective solutions already available to decarbonise transport. This goal will not be reached without renewable and low carbon gases used as fuels in an integrated energy system.

GRTgaz welcomes the revision of the EU gas legislation which, along with the revised rules for the EU electricity market, should enable the clean energy transition and the resilience of the energy sector by building on the synergies between electrons and molecules.

GRTgaz is a gas TSO operating over 32,000 km of pipes in France. Its network is interconnected with the German, Belgian, and Swiss networks, the Norwegian gas fields grid as well as Terégas network which is itself connected to Spain. GRTgaz notably owns Elengy, a company operating three LNG terminals in France, and German TSO GRTgaz Deutschland.

GRTgaz contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on its Connecting Europe Facility 2021-2027 proposal GRTgaz is a gas TSO operating more than 32 000 km of pipes in France. Its network is interconnected with the German, Belgian, and Swiss networks, the Norwegian gas fields’ grid as well as with the Teréga network that is itself connected to Spain.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)