TotalEnergies has partnered with seven other major companies to form an international coalition that supports the production and use of e-natural gas (e-NG). This synthetic natural gas is created from renewable hydrogen and CO2 and can be transported and sold like traditional natural gas, using existing infrastructure. The goal of the coalition, called the “e-NG Coalition,” is to promote the development of e-NG in a reliable, affordable, and sustainable way.
The coalition aims to achieve three main objectives. First, it seeks to promote the use of e-NG and foster the emergence of a global market for this synthetic fuel. Second, it aims to ensure that policymakers provide adequate support and harmonise regulation and standards to facilitate the adoption of e-NG. Lastly, the coalition aims to enhance collaboration among stakeholders along the entire value chain and across different geographical locations.
TotalEnergies is currently involved in the “Live Oak e-NG” project in partnership with Tree Energy Solutions (TES). This project aims to produce 100,000 to 200,000 tonnes of e-NG annually in the United States by 2030. The expertise gained from this project, along with TotalEnergies’ experience in renewable power generation, large-scale project management, gas liquefaction, and green hydrogen project development, will benefit the e-NG Coalition.
Stéphane Michel, president of gas, renewables & power at TotalEnergies, emphasised the company’s commitment to the establishment of a global coalition for the development of e-NG. He highlighted the importance of e-NG in facilitating the decarbonisation of industrial activities that are difficult to electrify, while utilising existing infrastructure.
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