Policy positions

At the end of 2021, the European Commission published its long-awaited draft Complementary Delegated Act (DA) on gas and nuclear. EUGINE welcomes the recognition of the importance of gas power generation for the energy transition in this draft complementary DA, which should enable the journey to a climate-neutral energy system and economy. In the longer […]

EUGINE has provided input to the European Commission on the Targeted review of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). The GBER allows EU Member States to provide state funding to certain activities (such as small cogeneration plants) without having the seek the Commission’s approval first. In our feedback, we underlined that the reviewed text should better recognise […]

Hydrogen power plants can complement wind and solar power to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. During an online event organized on 16 November 21, EUGINE and EUTurbines publicly presented their “H2-Ready” approach for converting gas power plants for their use with hydrogen. This industry initiative will help investors and policymakers identify future-proof gas […]

ACER, the European agency for the cooperation of energy regulators, launched a public consultation on the amendment of the EU electricity balancing pricing methodology. The main element of the consultation was to gather views on an amendment proposal presented by Transmission System Operators, aimed at temporarily reducing the technical price limits (“price caps”) in balancing markets. 

EUGINE, together with 11 other sectorial associations, has co-signed a statement calling for a Taxonomy “Climate Delegated Act” that truly promotes necessary investments enabling a sustainable transition to climate neutrality. The joint statement lists several key points already repeatedly underlined by our association, namely: The need for evidence-based and realistic technical screening criteria The need […]

EUGINE and EUTurbines, the gas power plants technology providers, have submitted a common contribution to the consultation on the “Report on Taxonomy extension options linked to environmental objectives” from the Platform on Sustainable Finance. In our reply, we underline that the approach suggested is not suitable, as it moves away from both the legal provisions […]

At the beginning of June, the European Commission published a first version of its Draft Climate, Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG). In our feedback, sent to the Commission, we underline that gas-fired power generation is not bound to natural gas and that the technology is also capable of operating with renewable and decarbonised gases, including […]

In the context of the European Green Deal ambition to decarbonise the EU gas sector, the European Commission launched a consultation to seek stakeholders’ views on revising the EU gas market rules. The questions raised in the consultation relate primarily to the cost-efficient decarbonisation of the existing gas sector, including through renewable and low carbon hydrogen and […]

Renewable and decarbonised gases will play a decisive role in helping the EU economy reach net-zero. To deliver on the potential of gas to contribute to lowering emissions, the signatories of this joint letter call for an EU policy framework that promotes the production, market uptake and system integration of renewable and decarbonised gases. The […]

In a letter sent to Commission Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioners Breton, Simson, Urpilainen, Vălean and Várhelyi, EUGINE and 13 other industry organisations point out five important principles to make hydrogen a success story for the climate and for Europe’s prosperity. The principles put forward include: setting the right ambition, putting carbon performance first, focusing on […]

In February the European Commission launched a public consultation on aspects of methane emissions in the energy sector. The replies to this consultation will feed into the legislative proposals for new EU legislation to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector. Despite the limited impact of engine emissions on total emissions, engine manufacturers have been working for […]

In a letter sent to the European Commission, the Council and the Parliament, EUGINE, together with a wide industry alliance, calls for a Hydrogen Strategy that is inclusive of all clean hydrogen pathways. The letter states that a technology-neutral approach is needed for a cost-efficient and cost-effective decarbonisation of the European economy. Additionally, the importance […]

EUGINE believes that the suggested criteria for gas-based electricity and heat generation in the draft delegated act on climate change mitigation and the “do no significant harm” criterion under climate change adaptation fall short of being in line with the energy and climate policy and ambitions of the EU. It does not sufficiently take into […]

EUGINE and EUTurbines, the gas power plants technology providers, welcome and support the European Commission’s initiative to prepare gas markets for the increased climate ambition of the European Union. A consistent EU-wide legal framework will be essential to drive the decarbonisation of European gas markets, namely by facilitating the emergence of a market for competitive […]

At the end of 2020, ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, launched a consultation on the review of several Implementation Guidance Documents (IGDs). IGDs support the national implementation of the Connection Network Codes (CNCs) and are prepared by ENTSO-E in close cooperation with stakeholders.One IDG that is especially relevant for the […]

With the aim of helping the European Union reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, the European Commission is currently preparing its “Fit for 55 package”, which should include amendments to the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and to the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). EUGINE considers both directives to be essential instruments […]

State aid rules have a strong impact on the business case of environmentally friendly energy projects such as gas engines running on biogas or used for high-efficiency cogeneration (on-site combined heat and power production). EUGINE has therefore replied to the Consultation opened by the European Commission in view of revising the guidelines on energy and […]

Engine power plants often supply electricity and heat/cold to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, airports, data centres or industrial plants. Due to its compact size and installation behind closed doors, engine power plants are not very visible, but also during the crisis time of COVID-19 reliably ensured that power and/or heat was always available to […]

In a joint position paper on energy system integration, EUGINE, together with EUTurbines, calls for a balanced decarbonisation approach supporting and reaping all the benefits from the uptake of renewable and decarbonised gases, such as the possibility of long-term and seasonal energy storage. Enhanced (cross-sectoral) interactions between climate-neutral gases, liquid fuels, heat/cold and electrons are […]

The undersigned organisations would like to express their strong support for the EU’s response to tackle the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge EU institutions and national governments to continue to support the EU climate neutrality target in 2050 and fully support the recent call by thirteen EU climate and environment ministers to place […]

EUGINE, together with EUTurbines, initiated a joint letter Cogen Europe, EBA, ETE, ETN, EUGINE, EUTurbines, SolarPower Europe and WindEurope, associations representing the providers of power generation technologies and services. The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis presents a great challenge to the European economy and society, whose impact and extent remain difficult to assess. Drastic measures are needed […]