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Position Papers
For a Market Design that Supports Security of Supply and Adequacy
In this joint paper, EUTurbines and EUGINE remind about the role of gas power plants in a net-zero energy system and propose some building blocks for an electricity market design that supports flexible and firm capacity. Our aim is to help build a power system that is reliable and safe while offering consumers the lowest […]
20 Jan 2023
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Position Papers
H2 and Decarbonised Gas Market Package – Improvement suggestions from the Power Plant Industry
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 text presented by the European Commission focuses on the supply and network aspects, but unfortunately neglects the needs of major […]
11 Jul 2022
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Position Papers
Joint EUTurbines-EUGINE Letter – Why it is essential to support the Taxonomy CDA
Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act (CDA) – Why it is essential to support it 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 […]
28 Jun 2022
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Position Papers
Joint EUTurbines-EUGINE Communciation: REPowerEU – The contributions of the European power plant industry
REPowerEU aims at rapidly reducing the European Unions’ dependence on Russian fossil fuels by fast forwarding the clean transition, saving energy and diversifying energy supplies. The European power plant industry, represented by EUTurbines and EUGINE, welcomes theREPowerEU Plan and supports the necessary efforts to become independent of Russianfossil fuels. Our sector stands ready to support […]
27 Jun 2022
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Position Papers
EUTurbines position paper on RoCoF related questions
EUTurbines welcomes with much interest the discussion over Rate of Change of Frequency (RoCoF), as initiated by ENTSO-E, with the event “stakeholders’ webinar on RoCoF related consideration” on 1 February 2022.The intent of this paper is to address several points raised in this discussion, providing background information and recommendations from the gas and steam turbine […]
08 Mar 2022
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Position Papers
EUTurbines – Draft Taxonomy Complementary DA – Gas activities – Summary of our position
07 Jan 2022
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Position Papers
EUGINE – EUTurbines H2-Ready Policy Recommendations
Hydrogen Power —What is needed to make it a reality?
16 Nov 2021
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Position Papers
Hydrogen-Ready Power Generation
The Building Blocks
10 Nov 2021
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Position Papers
Integrating Gas Power Generation and Cogeneration in the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities
04 Nov 2021
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Position Papers
Hydrogen-Ready Turbine Based Power Plants Explained
13 Sep 2021
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Position Papers
H2-Readiness of Turbine Based Power Plants –A Common Definition
13 Sep 2021
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Position Papers
EUTurbines-EUGINE – Joint position Taxonomy Extension Platform Report
EUTurbines, together with EUGINE, has reacted to the public consultation on the “Report on Taxonomy extension options linked to environmental objectives” from the Platform on Sustainable Finance. In our reply, we explain how the approach suggested by the Platform to extend the Taxonomy and cover transitional activities in a different manner is not suitable, as […]
02 Sep 2021
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Position Papers
EU Taxonomy: EUTurbines Proposal to include Gas Power Generation as Transitional Activity
The evaluation of gas power generation and cogeneration in the context of the EU Taxonomy on Sustainable Finance has been envisaged for autumn 2021. EUTurbines recommends to foresee two transitional activities for power generation and cogeneration with gas in the planned complementary Delegated Act: One supporting the fast replacement of the remaining coal and lignite […]
06 Aug 2021
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Position Papers
Revision of EU State Aid Guidelines for Climate, Energy & Environment
EUTurbines welcomes that the European Commission, in its draft guidelines, recognises the future value of gas power plants and their contribution to decarbonisation. The EUTurbines Position Paper recommends a number of improvements to the proposed text, especially the recognition that gas power plants are not limited to the use of natural gas but can operate […]
02 Aug 2021
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Position Papers
Comments on the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonisation Package
29 Jun 2021
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Position Papers
Proposal for binding 2030 EU-level targets to lower the greenhouse gas intensity of gas consumed in Europe and increase the demand for renewable gas
27 May 2021
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Position Papers
Revision of Industrial Emissions Directive
EUTurbines acknowledges and supports the important role of the Industrial Emission Directive (IED) to reduce pollution from industrial activities. Read the complete reply to the IED Revision.
15 Apr 2021
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Position Papers
Gas and hydrogen markets decarbonisation package
31 Mar 2021
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Position Papers
EUTurbines Position – EED Revision March 2021
EUTurbines summarises its key messages on the EED revision.
16 Mar 2021
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Position Papers
EUTurbines position – REDII Revision – March 2021
EUTurbines summarises its key messages on the REDII revision
12 Mar 2021
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Position Papers
Joint EUTurbines EUGINE Position Paper – Gas Markets Decarbonisation Package
The Joint EUTUrbines – EUGINE Position “Hydrogen and Gas Markets Decarbonisation Package Gas Market Reform” commenting on the Gas networks – revision of EU rules on market access has been submitted on 10 March.
11 Mar 2021