IOGP input to the consultation on the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonization Package

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonization Package and an accompanying written submission with additional comments.

Context

This consultation aims to collect views and suggestions from stakeholders and citizens related to a possible proposal for a revision of the Gas Directive (2009/73/EC) and Gas Regulation ((EC) No 715/2009). This review is planned for Q4 2021.

Overview

• General questions on the review and possible revision of the Gas Directive and Gas Regulation
• Consumer’s choice and renewable and low-carbon gases
• Integrated infrastructure planning
• Hydrogen infrastructure and a hydrogen market
• Gas Quality
• Alignment of institutional rules for gaseous fuels to the Clean Energy Package
• Security of supply dimensions