Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S)

It was great to sit down with eolas Magazine to discuss our ambition at Gas Networks Ireland to transform the gas network to play a central role in the transition to a clean energy future. Our current role at the heart of Ireland’s energy landscape is set out, the investments we are making to support the overall energy transition and very importantly the actions we are taking to transform our network to transport renewable gases like #biomethane and #hydrogen. Exciting times ahead in delivering on climate action targets in Ireland and we are collaborating and innovating to ensure we are at the heart of this integrated clean energy future.

GD4S Board Meeting in Madrid 🇪🇸 Yesterday, GD4S Board members met in Madrid, at the invitation of Raúl Suárez, GD4S President and CEO of Nedgia, grupo Naturgy. 🎤 The day started with a very insightful conference on the future of the #energy policy on both sides of the Atlantic 🇪🇺 🇺🇸 , organised by Fundación Naturgy and IESE Business School as part of the 16th edition of the Energy Prospectives conference cycle, with the participation of the 2001 Nobel Prize 🏆in Economic Sciences, Joseph Stiglitz, and the President of the European Commission from 2004 to 2014, José Manuel Durão Barroso. 💬 Board members then exchanged about the results of the European #elections that took place on 6-9 June 2024 and had a discussion about the strategic actions to be undertaken by our association in the coming months. 📻 Stay tuned to know more about it. Many thanks to Nedgia, grupo Naturgy for hosting us in their beautiful city! Distrigaz Sud Retele Floene Gas Networks Ireland GRDF Italgas Nedgia, grupo Naturgy Enexis Alliander Stedin enaon

📢 GD4S Member Spotlight: Paolo Gallo of Italgas on CNN's "Quest Means Business"! 🌍💡 We are thrilled to share Paolo Gallo's insightful interview on CNN, where he discusses the evolving scenarios of the energy sector and natural gas price trends. As the CEO of Italgas and a valued member of GD4S, Paolo highlights critical topics such as the decarbonization of consumption, the pivotal role of #renewablegases, and the exciting prospects for #biomethane and #hydrogen. He also emphasizes the importance of strategic digital networks to support and stimulate these developments. Catch Paolo's full interview with Julia Chatterley live from New York! 📺 👉 Watch the video here below #GD4S #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Italgas #Decarbonization #RenewableEnergy

📺#LeJT | La Commission européenne s'est fixée des objectifs ambitieux de #décarbonation mais savez-vous quelle est la place donnée au biométhane en termes d'énergies renouvelables au niveau Européen ? On vous explique tout 👉 bit.ly/4aJCUoP  

🌍🔋 The Future of Energy: Embracing the Synergy of Gas and Electricity Networks 🔋🌍 In the journey towards a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050, the integration of gas and electricity networks plays a pivotal role. At GD4S, we believe that the future of energy lies in leveraging the strengths of both these infrastructures to create a resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy system. 🔄 Sector Coupling for a Greener Tomorrow: By coupling gas and electricity networks, we can maximize the use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, ensuring a stable and secure energy supply even during peak demand periods. This integration supports the seamless flow of energy, optimizing consumption and reducing waste. 🌱 Empowering Renewable Gases: Gas distribution networks are crucial for transporting renewable gases such as biomethane and hydrogen. These networks not only facilitate local production and consumption but also offer a cost-effective solution for energy storage, balancing the intermittency of renewable electricity. 💡 Flexibility and Resilience: The underground gas infrastructure provides a reliable energy supply, resilient to extreme weather conditions exacerbated by climate change. This complements the electricity grid, offering an alternative pathway to meet energy demands and enhancing overall system reliability. 🔧 Optimizing Infrastructure Investments: Utilizing existing gas networks for renewable gas distribution can significantly reduce the need for extensive and costly upgrades to the electricity grid, making the energy transition more affordable for all Europeans. 🤝 Collaboration is Key: At GD4S, we are committed to fostering cooperation between gas and electricity sectors, policymakers, and local communities to unlock the full potential of an integrated energy system. Together, we can drive innovation, support renewable technologies, and achieve our shared decarbonisation goals. Join us in championing a future where gas and electricity networks work hand in hand to power a sustainable Europe! 🌍💡🔋 #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #GasAndElectricity #Decarbonisation #Innovation #GD4S #EnergyIntegration #GRDF

[Position Paper] 🌍 We, Gas Distributors for Sustainability #GD4S, recognise the importance of empowering each Member State to define their unique #transition policies, including adopted subsidy scheme, towards #sustainable #energy #sources. To support this, we would suggest to the #Commission to consider the inclusion of the three following points in its guidance on phasing-out financial incentives for stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuels under the EPBD : 🔹 Enable Member States to adapt their subsidy schemes to current conditions and chosen decarbonation pathways. 🔹 Ensure no homeowner is left without an affordable decarbonisation solution tailored to their needs. 🔹 Optimise system efficiency to ensure affordability for all. #Together, we can create a sustainable and inclusive energy future! 🌱💡 #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #GD4S #Decarbonisation #EPBD

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[Position Paper] 🌍 We, Gas Distributors for Sustainability #GD4S, recognise the importance of empowering each Member State to define their unique #transition policies, including adopted subsidy scheme, towards #sustainable #energy #sources. To support this, we would suggest to the #Commission to consider the inclusion of the three following points in its guidance on phasing-out financial incentives for stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuels under the EPBD : 🔹 Enable Member States to adapt their subsidy schemes to current conditions and chosen decarbonation pathways. 🔹 Ensure no homeowner is left without an affordable decarbonisation solution tailored to their needs. 🔹 Optimise system efficiency to ensure affordability for all. #Together, we can create a sustainable and inclusive energy future! 🌱💡 #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #GD4S #Decarbonisation #EPBD

🌟 Exciting News! GD4S is pleased to join the Ready4H2 phase III project. Frédéric DYKMANS 🌱, Secretary General of Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S), is proud to participate in the first meeting in Brussels and actively engage in this phase focusing on increased collaboration and transformation. 🔧 Gas distribution networks are flexible and adaptable: They can transport different gases from various production and storage sources to end users. Notably, our networks can transport biomethane without any infrastructure changes and up to 20% hydrogen when mixed with natural gas. Furthermore, they are ready to be converted or reallocated quickly and with limited investment to transport pure hydrogen. 💡 Ready4H2 unites European gas distribution companies and national organizations, working together to foster a hydrogen market and a unified European vision of future energy supply. The transformation of gas distribution networks to support hydrogen and the recognition of DSOs as pivotal in the decarbonization process are central to the project's mission. 🌍 We look forward to sharing more knowledge and expertise and collaborating with project partners to achieve a more sustainable future. 🔗 The aim of the Ready4H2 project is to have DSOs recognized as essential parts of the new hydrogen supply chain, supported by industry and regulators, and to assist each other in transforming their networks to be H2-ready. #EnergyTransition #HydrogenEconomy #Sustainability #Decarbonization #GD4S #Ready4H2 Barbara JinksThomas MullerGregor FreyFederica BRUNIHans RasmussonAntigoni PafitiJorgo ChatzimarkakisHydrogen EuropeGEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across EuropeEurogas

Il 27 e 28 aprile, Italgas aprirà le porte della sua storica sede di Largo Regio Parco a Torino per ospitare due eventi in concomitanza con i lavori del G7 Clima, Ambiente ed Energia. “Siamo lieti di mostrare agli ospiti del G7 Clima, Energia e Ambiente come Italgas stia affrontando la sfida del net zero con un impegno senza precedenti fatto di ricerca e sviluppo delle tecnologie per un utilizzo diffuso dei gas rinnovabili che sostituiranno progressivamente quello di origine fossile". Paolo Gallo, Amministratore Delegato Italgas Per saperne di più: https://lnkd.in/ddVTSwje