Policy positions

EUGINE together with seven other associations of the gas value chain sent a joint letter to European Commission and Member States raising concerns regarding a possible discrimination of biogas as solution to reduce GHG, caused by the planned revision of a regulation on the EU ETS monitoring and reporting.

In cooperation with EUTurbines, the EUGINE task force on connection network codes has taken position on the ENTSO-E report on “Deterministic Frequency Deviations” (DFD). This report elaborates on the general approach for mitigating and alleviating the DFDs in Continental Europe (CE) and proposes to set common DFD targets for the Synchronous Area of CE. The […]

We all agree – there is no silver bullet. Instead, a wide range of technologies and solutions are necessary to reach climate neutrality. Particularly, we will not be able to reach this goal, if renewable energy is only carried via electrons. Therefore, a stronger emphasis needs to be put on sector coupling and integration. Hence, […]

Together with 92 other EU organisations, EUGINE calls on the Council of the EU to raise the budget allocated to the Horizon Europe programme to at least €120 billion (in 2018 prices). The signatories of the joint statement enclosed call on EU Institutions to prioritise excellent cross-border collaborative RD&I with impact within Horizon Europe, and […]

Appreciating the opportunity to comment on the future EIB energy lending policy EUGINE took part in the EIB public consultation and provided answers to various questions. Read our contribution here

The Commission regulation (EU) 2016/631 of 14 April 2016 establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection of generators defines a ‘limited frequency sensitive mode at overfrequency’ or ‘LFSM-O’ as “a power-generating module or HVDC system operating mode which will result in active power output reduction in response to a change in system frequency […]

Due to the ongoing energy transition, increasing shares of variable renewable energy sources (V-RES) only producing electricity when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing are being introduced into the energy mix. This variability generates an increasing challenge: how to balance tomorrow’s energy system in a secure, cost-efficient and sustainable way. Power-to-Gas in […]

In view of the trilogue on the Electricity Market Design, COGEN Europe, EUGINE and EUTurbines would like to strongly emphasise that the simple reference to a limit value like the 550g CO2/kWh – or its possible alternatives – is not sufficient: Without defining a harmonised calculation methodology, the new provision risks leading to a patchwork […]

EUGINE contributed to the European Commission’s consultation on its long-term decarbonisation strategy, by especially highlighting: gas engines’ applications reducing GHG emissions: gas engines for cogeneration may reach 95% energy efficiency and thus cut primary energy consumption & emissions. Gas engines for peaking plants may ensure a stable energy supply when there is no sun & […]

Keeping EU energy and emissions markets protected from VAT fraud beyond 2018 Missing Trader Intra-Community Value Added Tax fraud remains a persistent threat to the integrity and well-functioning of electricity, gas and emission allowance markets in Europe. Billions of euros had been defrauded from European Exchequers before the Council of the EU decided on the […]

Ensuring a successful trilogue for a future-proof electricity market design The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have finalised their respective amendments to the European Commission original version of the Electricity Market Regulation and Directive, as published in November 2016. These documents form the basis for the trilogue negotiations between the three […]

EUGINE strongly supports the principle of a market-based mechanism aiming at progressively decarbonising the EU economy. However, the EU ETS Directive should strongly contribute to the modernisation of the EU power system. It should take into account the major changes which have been occurring in the last few years, including the remarkable development of intermittent […]

Power plants using reciprocating gas engines are important “end users” of the gas grid. The gas quality is of essential importance for the safety, environmental performance and efficiency of these gas engine power plants. Against this background, EUGINE contributed to the work undertaken by the CEN SFGas WG “Pre-normative Study of H-Gas Quality Parameters” and […]

The United Kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the European Union, the so-called “Brexit”, is once again on the agenda of the two EU co-legislators this week (European Parliament) and next week (European Council). The United Kingdom is a key country for the European manufacturers of engine power plants, both in terms of production and sales. […]

EUGINE welcomes the ‘Clean Energy for EU Islands’ initiative aiming at modernising the energy supply of the more than 2200 inhabited EU islands. EUGINE shares the European Commission’s view that “islands have the potential to be natural winners and leaders in demonstrating new technologies and innovative solutions to achieving the clean energy transition”. Engine power […]

EUGINE’s Task Force Connection Network Codes contributed to the ENTSO-E consultation on the Implementation Guidance Documents regarding Frequency Stability Parameters.

EUGINE has signed a common declaration of a large coalition of European industry associations, requesting the European Commission to come up with a strategy and an action plan on how to better support the European manufacturing sector. The declaration is a reminder to policy makers to not forget the potential of the manufacturing sector as […]

Due to the ongoing energy transition, increasing shares of variable renewable energy sources (V-RES) only producing electricity when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing are being introduced into the energy mix. This variability generates an increasing challenge: how to balance tomorrow’s energy system in a secure, cost-efficient and sustainable way. Power-to-Gas in […]

EUGINE is the centre of knowledge for engine power plant technology and electricity market design. Its members are the leading European manufacturers of engine power plants and their key components. As flexible, energy-efficient, reliable and environmentally sound technology, engine power plants are an optimal solution to offset growing variations and ensure security of supply. The […]

EUGINE supports the inclusion of engines and alternators for engine power plants in the planned WTO Environmental Goods Agreement. Engine power plants can be run burning biogas or biofuels, increasing the share of renewable in the electricity system. In addition flexible gas engine power plants are enablers for the integration of more variable renewable energy […]

The fact that 28 capacity mechanisms were found in the 11 countries selected by DG Competition shows to what extent the internal market threatens to be distorted and undermined by purely national considerations. EUGINE regards this sector inquiry as a key exercise to take stock of the current situation and then fix the problems in […]