Position Papers

The turbine industry is concerned that the European Commission proposal on the Taxonomy delegated acts does not sufficiently acknowledge the contribution of electricity generation and cogeneration with gaseous fuels – which does not only mean natural gas but also climate-neutral and renewable gases – into the future decarbonised and integrated energy system. Our key requests: […]

In a joint position paper on energy system integration, EUTurbines, together with EUGINE, calls for a balanced decarbonisation approach supporting and reaping all the benefits from the uptake of renewable and decarbonised gases, such as the possibility of long-term and seasonal energy storage. Enhanced (cross-sectoral) interactions between climate-neutral gases, liquid fuels, heat/cold and electrons are […]

EUTurbines has co-signed the Joint industry position – Proposed review of ETS MRR Art 39(3) on biogas

EUTurbines Article “The Turbine Industry Commits to Provide, Europe with ‘Renewable Gas-Ready’ Turbines” by EUTurbines Secretary General, Ralf Wezel and Manager European Affairs Sònia Clarena Baron, illustrated in the Global Gas Turbines News, September 2019/ Volume 59

EUTurbines believes it is important that its activities are at all times carried out in accordance with the applicable law, especially competition law. EUTurbines believes that business shall be conducted in an atmosphere of free competition, i.e. on the basis of price and quality. EUTurbines recognises that competition law intends to stimulate free competition, something […]

EUTurbines together with other associations wrote to COREPER to express our support for the ongoing important work on the draft Council conclusions on the Future of Energy Systems in the Energy Union. Ahead of the COREPER debate on 12 June it seemed to be important to formulate our view on some of the key elements […]

In view of the upcoming 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 […]

This EUTurbines statement aims to clarify the facts and status of discussions on a selected number of technical subjects on frequency related topics linked to Network Code Requirements for Generators. It gives clear recommendations from manufacturers side for the national implementation to consider both the needs of the TSOs and their obligation to ensure stability of […]

EUTurbines officially supports the “Joint Call to the candidates for the 2019 European Elections” asking future Members of the Parliament to keep industry at the top of the political agenda and call for an ambitious long-term EU industrial strategy.

EUTurbines as one of 122 European industrial associations co-signed the new #Industry4Europe Paper with suggestions to EU policy makers on how to implement an adequate governance for an EU industrial strategy. The proposals of the coalition paper focus on 2 pillars: an informed and steady dialogue between industry and decision-makers as well as a structure […]

This document provides a quick compilation of the most important areas of the Large Combustion Plants (LCP) Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document (BREF) and BAT Conclusions – as well as of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) – for gas turbines manufacturers. While some explanations are provided to better illustrate some areas, the document does […]

EUTurbines comments to ENTSO-E Public consultation on Guidance for Connection Code implementation related to Frequency Stability Parameters.”

EUTurbines welcomes the update of the IGD on frequency stability related parameters, addressing, among others, the admissible active power reduction from maximum output with falling frequency (NC RfG Art 13 (4) and (5)). RfG Art 13 does not make a distinction between dynamic and steady- state behaviour. It also does not clearly state how ambient […]

EUTurbines has signed, together with another 118 industrial associations, a Joint Reaction Paper “For an ambitious EU industrial strategy: going further”. The document is a reaction to the Commission’s Communication on “Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry: a renewed Industrial Strategy for Europe” published in September. The Signatories have identified all key objectives […]

EUTurbines welcomes the effort to adapt the electricity market design to the new market reality. The key element of the reform is the recognition of the need for flexibility solutions to balance the variable renewable energy sources as main contributors to a decarbonised energy system.Flexible dispatchable thermal power plants can provide a considerable share of […]

EUTurbines welcomes the initiative and stresses the importance of a continuous R&I support to achieve the energy system of the future. The relevance of all system contributors should be acknowledged.

EUTurbines comments to ENTSO-E Public consultation on Guidance for Connection Code implementation of frequency related parameters

EUTurbines supports the idea of improving the security of supply on the European gas market by increasing the number of sources for gas in Europe and by creating a real European gas network. It is recognised that this includes gases of a diverging composition. To ensure that gas turbines operate efficiently, safely and within the […]

Thermal power plants, originally designed for base-load operation, are increasingly shifting their role to provide fluctuating back-up power to meet unpredictable and short-notice demand peaks, to control and stabilise the grid.

EUTurbines 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 […]

EUTurbines has replied to the Public consultation of the European Commission regarding the evaluation of the Machinery Directive.