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Eurogas is the association representing the European gas wholesale, retail and distribution sector. Founded in 1990, its members are 43 companies and associations from 24 countries. Eurogas represents the sector towards the EU institutions and, as such, participates in the Madrid Gas Regulatory Forum, the Gas Coordination Group, the Citizens Energy Forum and other stakeholder groups.

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Its members work together, analysing the impact of EU political and legislative initiatives on their business and communicating their findings and suggestions to the EU stakeholders.

The association also provides statistics and forecasts on gas consumption. For this, it can draw on national data supplied by its member companies and associations.

History

Eurogas was founded in 1990 to strengthen the representation of interests of the gas industry. It quickly replaced the informal grouping COMETEC-Gas (Committee for Economic Studies of the Gas Industry), a Brussels-based union representing the European gas industry.

List of Presidents:

  • Juan Badosa, former Chairman of Enagás (1990)
  • François Guttman, former chairman of Gaz de France (1990-1994)
  • George Verberg, former CEO of Gasunie (1994-1998)
  • Burckhard Bergmann, former Chairman of the Board of E. ON Ruhrgas AG (1998-2000)
  • Pierre Gadonneix, former president of Gaz de France (2000-2004)
  • Simon Lewis, former Communications and public policy director of Centrica (2004)
  • Enrique Locutura former CEO of Gas Natural SDG (2005)
  • Willy Bosmans, former CEO of Electrabel (2006-2008)
  • Domenico Dispenza, former COO of ENI SpA (2008-2010)
  • Jean-François Cirelli, former Vice-Chairman and President of Engie (formerly knows as GDF SUEZ) (2010-2014)
  • Gertjan Lankhorst, CEO of GasTerra (June 2014 to present)

    • List of Secretary Generals:

  • Peter Claus (1990-2002)
  • Jean-Marie Devos (October 2002 – 2011)
  • Beate Raabe (May 2011 to present)

    • Missions

    Eurogas oversees the operation of the gas market and is devoted to strengthen the role of gas in the energy mix, by establishing an ongoing dialogue with European industry players, global producers of gas and relevant institutions such as the European Commission.

    Upon his election to President, Gertjan Lankhorst, reaffirmed the positives of gas "as a secure, competitive and clean fuel", noting that: "the gas sector has more to offer than just a product. Gas can provide solutions for partners with renewables, innovative technologies, expert knowledge and skills."

    Activities

    The main areas of action of Eurogas concern:

  • European energy policy,
  • Structure and regulation of the internal energy market,
  • Security of supply,
  • Gas market competitiveness,
  • Storage and supply of liquefied natural gas,
  • Energy statistics and economic forecasts,
  • Energy taxation,
  • Environmental protection and climate change policies,
  • Energy efficiency,
  • External Relations and EU-Russia Dialogue

    • Organisation

  • President: Gertjan Lankhorst, CEO of GasTerra
  • The General Assembly meets once a year to define the priority tasks of the association.
  • Governing Board: chaired by the President, with an elected Board composed of representatives of its member companies, associations and federations.
  • Groups / Working Groups: industry experts from the member organisations respond to questions concerning the gas market. The General Secretariat is responsible for managing its panels and coordinating their work.
  • The General Secretariat: it is responsible for advocacy, coordination and daily management of the association.

    • References

    Eurogas Wikipedia
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