Decarbonisation of LNG – Expanding the pathway for clean energy sources in Europe?
13-05-2020
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The EU LNG import terminals currently import LNG that consists of methane of fossil origin. LNG produces lower CO2 emissions than most fossil fuels and has a low level of methane leakages in the long term. However, they need to demonstrate their potential for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and break the public perception for their exclusive use for the traditional fossil fuel.
In the long-term, LNG terminals have the potential to be the import gates for renewable energy sources in liquified form based on a proven business model. Through their assets, capabilities and expertise, and their location close to industrial zones, LNG terminals are well positioned to develop new services, making a meaningful contribution to the energy transition and the circular economy.
Join this EURACTIV debate to discuss how LNG developers are scaling up technologies and bringing down costs to allow fuels like hydrogen to be imported in Europe over the longer term and help it on a path to fulfil its potential as a widely-used clean energy solution.
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Location
Online
Speakers
Tudor Constantinescu, Principal Adviser, Directorate-General for Energy, European Commission
Thierry Deschuyteneer, Chair of Terminal for the Future WG, GIE
Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Secretary-General, Hydrogen Europe
Jonathan Stern, Distinguished Research Fellow, Natural Gas Research Programme, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Moderator
Frédéric Simon, Energy Editor, EURACTIV
Schedule
09:30 – 09:45 Introduction & opening statements
09:45 – 10:25 Moderated discussion & Q&A
10:25 – 10:30 Closing statements
Contact
Simona Ovesea
simona.ovesea@euractiv.com
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