Policy positions

On the 23 of January 2023 the European Commission launched a public consultation seeking feedback on different options to “make electricity bills more independent from the short-term cost of fossil fuels”, “drive renewable investments”, promote “alternatives to gas to keep the electricity system in balance” and gather views on “lessons learned from short term market […]

EUGINE and EUTurbines, the gas power plant technology providers, have published a common paper outlining ideas on how to re-design the European electricity market to ensure it supports security of supply and generation adequacy. A key message is that it is important not to mix up short-term measures, aiming at limiting the impact of the […]

At the end of November 2022, EUGINE submitted its proposals for amendments to the network code on Requirements for Generators (NC RfG). The EUGINE proposals pursue eight clearly defined objectives:

In the context of the review of the gas market rules (“gas markets and hydrogen package”), EUGINE, EUTurbines and EHI call on policymakers to enact a legislative framework that truly supports the roll-out of hydrogen-ready appliances. At the centre of such a framework, a “hydrogen ready” definition will help create transparency and a common understanding […]

EUGINE is the European association representing manufacturers of engine power plants and their key components. Engine power plants are an integral part of the energy system at both distribution and transmission level. They provide efficient and reliable power and heat and can run on a multitude of fuels, including biogas and hydrogen. The members of […]

In its July plenary, the European Parliament will vote on the Complementary Climate Delegated Act (CDA) that should include, under strict conditions, specific nuclear and gas energy activities in the list of economic activities covered by the EU taxonomy. There are four key reasons why this CDA is direly needed: To preserve security of electricity supply To support […]

In May 2022, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) drafted a consultation paper on the possible amendments to the network code on requirements for grid connection of generators and network code on demand connection. A consultation was also launched to collect input from […]

The European power plant industry, represented by EUTurbines and EUGINE, supports the full and quick decarbonisation of Europe’s gas infrastructure and the uptake of the hydrogen economy as intended by the gas market package. The texts presented by the European Commission focus on the supply and network aspects, but unfortunately neglect the needs of major […]

Following the launch of the European Commission’s Communication on more affordable, secure and sustainable energy (RePowerEU), EUGINE and over 10 other associations welcome progress towards clear EU targets to accelerate renewable gases deployment.

The proposal to “recast” (ie, rewrite) the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), presented by the European Commission in July 2021, is currently being examined by the European Parliament and Council. In that context, EUGINE calls on the co-legislators to correct some of the shortcomings of the Commission proposal, most notably the sidelining of efficient solutions such […]

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 […]