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EU methane emissions rules create new uncertainty for gas importers

EU methane emissions rules are moving from legislation into practical implementation, creating new compliance challenges for gas importers, Member States and third-country suppliers. This OIES paper examines how Germany, the Netherlands and Italy are preparing to enforce the EU Methane Emissions Regulation, with a particular focus on import requirements, MRV equivalence, penalty regimes and security-of-supply concerns. EU methane emissions rules are […]

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European gas market probe finds spot and derivatives trading functioning well

The European gas market has been the subject of intense scrutiny since the 2022 energy crisis, with concerns raised over volatility, market concentration and the role of financial trading in gas price formation. This report presents the findings of the EU’s Gas Market Task Force, which examined both spot and gas derivatives markets and concluded that the overall market framework is functioning […]

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Gas-fired power generation loses share as renewables meet rising electricity demand

Gas-fired power generation continues to grow in absolute terms, but its role in the global electricity mix is steadily declining. This analysis examines how renewables are meeting a growing share of electricity demand, reducing reliance on gas-fired power across Europe and other major economies. Gas-fired power generation remains an important part of the global electricity system, but its role is […]

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Gas security and the changing role of gas in the Dutch energy transition

Gas security is becoming less about storage levels and gas volumes and more about the role of gas as a source of flexibility in the energy system. This report examines how LNG imports, gas storage, electricity market developments and renewable energy are reshaping gas security in the Netherlands and the wider Northwest European market. This report is available in Dutch. […]

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