‘Biomethane Connect Europe’ - a unique stakeholder gathering to explore the role of biomethane in Europe’s energy transition
GD4S (Gas Distributors for Sustainability) is pleased to host the upcoming event, ‘Biomethane Connect Europe’ in Paris on March 27th, under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council. This significant gathering brings together key stakeholders from across the European Union to discuss the critical role of biomethane in Europe’s energy transition.
In the current geoeconomic context, securing clean and affordable energy supplies is crucial for European competitiveness and decarbonisation. The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal focuses on a competitive, secure, and sovereign European economy while maintaining ambitious green deal objectives. European decision-makers and energy stakeholders recognise biomethane’s role in these objectives. A reliable, affordable fuel, biomethane supports cleaner industrial practices, the circular economy, and lower energy costs, providing a local, renewable energy source.
The EU’s Fit for 55 plan targets 35 billion cubic meters of biomethane production by 2030. Achieving these targets requires collective efforts, knowledge sharing, and strong partnerships across Europe’s energy sector. It is in that spirit that GD4S is hosting its first major event in Paris on March 27th, to recognise and develop biomethane as a pillar of Europe’s energy transition.
Frédéric Dykmans, Secretary-General, GD4S: “This event will highlight the critical need for coordinated European support for biomethane and the reinforcement of gas distribution infrastructures. The ambition is to produce actionable deliverables and operational strategies that align with the strategic objectives of the European Union. GD4S is seeking concrete proposals and policy recommendations to be implemented at both national and European levels, driving forward the deployment of biomethane across the continent.”
GD4S is committed to a carbon-neutral EU economy by 2050, supporting decarbonisation goals sustainably and affordably while ensuring energy security. European gas grids play a crucial role in providing efficiency, reliability, and flexibility to the EU’s energy system, with DSOs collaborating with stakeholders to maximise these assets.
The event will highlight gas infrastructure as a key enabler for renewable gases, emphasising existing gas networks as critical European assets. Discussions will cover complementarity with the electricity grid, system resilience, and necessary but limited infrastructure investments, aligning with CEER and ACER perspectives on robust, integrated energy networks.
Participants will analyse lessons learned and next steps for biomethane deployment across Europe, emphasising effective national frameworks. Topics will include quotas, certificates, and injection mechanisms, with insights from different countries to inspire best practices, informed by regulatory frameworks and market integration efforts.
Further information/ registration please visit the event website.