ERGaR

2025-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
ERGaR’s Secretary General, Tim Hamers, will be a speaker at FLAME 2025 in Amsterdam on May 14-15, one of Europe’s premier energy conferences, bringing together key industry leaders to discuss the future of gas, LNG, and renewable gases.
Key topics will include:

Strengthening certification frameworks and lifting constraints,
Addressing technology and process risks in renewable energy projects,
Planning infrastructure to balance supply and demand,
Facilitating direct offtake agreements between producers and offtakers.

ERGaR members can benefit from a discount.
Please for more information email Spyridoula at spyridoula.grammatikou@ergar.org.
Learn more about the conference here.

RENMAD Biomethane Spain 2025
2025-02-12 - 2025-02-13 | Toledo, Spain
Join us at RENMAD Biomethane 2025 (12 and 13 February, Toledo) and learn about investment opportunities, as well as everything else you need to know to lead the change in the renewable gas sector in our country. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the biomethane revolution in Spain. Attend this event and be the protagonist of Spain’s sustainable energy future. Take a look at the brochure here: https://bit.ly/40tTqYw
ERGaR members can benefit from a 15% discount. For more information, please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org

ERGaR at E-World
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Essen, Gernamy
Join ERGaR at E-world 2025
Meet us at Europe’s premier energy event! Book a meeting to discuss biomethane opportunities and insights by sending us an email. You can also join our Networking Drinks on 11 February 2025, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET, at the ACT Stand by registering here.
Learn more about E-World here.
Spaces are limited—secure your spot today!

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Webinar
2025-02-10 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris)
The GHG Protocol is a major factor in the voluntary market for biomethane (certificates). The ongoing revision of GHG Protocol guidance is a key moment to address the current uncertainty regarding the role of biomethane.
Therefore, ERGaR, EBA, Eurogas, RNG Coalition and WBA organise a webinar to discuss different views on how biomethane should be accounted for within the GHG Protocol framework.
Join us for the webinar on:
10 February | 16:00–17:30 CET
Discussions will include biomethane certificates and a report from S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3DK3Xpc

Guarantee of Origin (GO) Prime Movers - 3rd Workshop on Union Database (UDB)
2025-01-30 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Avenue de Cortenbergh 100, Avenue de Cortenbergh 100, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
We at ERGaR, proud members of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) Prime Movers, are excited to invite you to the 3rd Workshop on Union Database (UDB) on 30 January 2025.
This hybrid event will take place online and at the ENTSOG office in Brussels from 10:30 to 16:00 CET.
Building on previous workshops, we and experts from Energy Traders Europe, Eurogas, EBA, GIE and ENTSOG will contribute to shaping the future of the Union Database (UDB) implementation under RED-III Art.31a.
Workshop Highlights:
• Updates on the UDB implementation timeline.
• Insights on the revision of Implementing Act 2022/996.
• Discussions on cross-border trading of subsidised biomethane.
• Interactive Q&A and networking opportunities with industry experts.
The agenda, featuring expert presentations and panel discussions, will be available soon. Don’t miss this chance to engage with key stakeholders and industry experts!
Register here by 17 January 2025 to join us! For more information visit the event website.

Associated Members Forum Working Group
2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
The AMF working groups is the main forum for associated members to meet and exchange. For more information, please send an email to valentin.calfa@ergar.org

ERGaR Extraordinary General Assembly
2024-12-10 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Online
On 10 December from 09:30 to 12:00, ERGaR will host an extraordinary General Assembly open to all ERGaR members and invited guests. For more information, please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org

Green Gas Congress 2024
2024-12-04 08:00 - 2024-12-06 17:00 UTC | WIFI in St. Pölten, Austria
Green Gas Service GmbH, in cooperation with the Compost and Biogas Association of Austria, as well as the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce and the State of Lower Austria, is organizing the 3-day Green Gas Congress at the WIFI in St. Pölten from December 4th to 6th, 2024.
This year, interesting lectures and discussions await you again. All well-known specialist exhibitors from the fields of biogas, wood gas and hydrogen will be there! We expect over 400 visitors.

The following topics will be discussed:
Hydrogen
CO2
Wood gas
Biomethane
Sustainability & proof of origin
Bioeconomy
Optimization in operation and marketing

Be there and register here. You can find more information at www.greengasservice.at and www.kompost-biogas.info.

ERGaR System Participants Working Group
2024-11-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
The System Participants Working Group is the main forum for the registries who are part of ERGaR to meet and exchange. The group is only open to registries and invited guests. For more information, please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org

Free Webinar - Renewable Gas Certificates
2024-11-25 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
As part of the awareness campaign launched in October 2024, the European Renewable Gas Registry will also be organising a free webinar for those interested in learning more about this decarbonisation solution.

The webinar will be taking place online on MS Teams on 25 November from 10:00 to 11:30 (CET).

Webinar programme:

– 5 min: Welcome and introducing ERGaR – Tim Hamers – ERGaR
– 20 min: Introduction reporting requirements and voluntary market (CSRD, GHG Protocol, SBTi, etc) and national transport targets – Zuzana Vrbova & Isaac Seto – ACT
– 15 min: Introduction current certificates (PoS, GO, CoO) – Tim Hamers – ERGaR
– 20 min: How certificates can be used for reporting requirements, voluntary and transport market – Jay Morrod – STX
– 20 min: How to obtain certificates/renewable gas – Regina Hafner – BMP Greengas
– 10 min: Q&A

Awareness Campaign Website: https://renewablegascertificates.org/

Click to REGISTER

RENMAD Biomethane Italia 2024
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | Bologna, Italy
Join us at RENMAD Biomethane Italia 2024 (November 20-21, Bologna) to explore Italy’s biomethane market, learn about investment opportunities, and pioneer change in the renewable energy landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Italy’s biomethane revolution. Attend this event and be at the forefront of Italy’s sustainable energy future. Take a look at the brochure here
ERGaR members can benefit from a 15% discount. For more information, please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org

European Hydrogen Week
2024-11-18 08:00 - 2024-11-22 17:00 UTC | Brussels, Belgium
More information here https://euhydrogenweek.eu/

ERGaR Training #3: Situation in different countries
2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
This session will focus on the situation in different countries and will include updates from Germany, Netherlands, UK, Denmark and Austria. For more information, send an email to valentin.calfa@ergar.org

Associated Members Forum Working Group
2024-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
This is the main forum where associated members come together every two months to discuss the main topics of interest. For more details, please send a message to valentin.calfa@ergar.org

ERGaR General Assembly - Members Only
2024-10-22 10:30 - 17:00 UTC | Brussels and online, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
The ERGaR General Assembly will be taking place on 22 October from 10:30 to 17:00 in Brussels and online. The meeting is open to ERGaR members only and we encourage in-person participation, especially as on 23 and 24 October the EBA Conference will take place. Members of ERGaR will receive a link for registration. The General Assembly will be followed by a dinner in the evening.
For more information, please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org

European Biomethane Week
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-25 17:00 UTC | Brussels, Belgium
Get ready for the 2nd European Biomethane Week from 21 to 25 October 2024!

ERGaR Trainings #2 Introduction to the Union Database, together with members from RECS
2024-09-25 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online
Following the success of the training sessions hosted in 2023, we will organise a new series of training sessions in September 2024. The purpose of these sessions is to offer an introduction to the cross-border transfer and trading of biomethane certificates.
There will be three sessions (time in CET):
• Thursday, 19 September from 10:00 – 11:30: General introduction, including cross-border trade.
• Wednesday, 25 September from 15:00 – 16:00: Introduction to the Union Database, together with members from RECS.
• Date to be decided: The situation in different countries.
For the registration link, please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org
This sessions is open to members of ERGaR and RECS.

ERGaR Trainings #1 General introduction, including cross-border trade
2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
Following the success of the training sessions hosted in 2023, we will organise a new series of training sessions in September 2024. The purpose of these sessions is to offer an introduction to the cross-border transfer and trading of biomethane certificates.
There will be three sessions (time in CET):
• Thursday, 19 September from 10:00 – 11:30: General introduction, including cross-border trade.
• Wednesday, 25 September from 15:00 – 16:00: Introduction to the Union Database, together with members from RECS.
• Date to be decided: The situation in different countries.
For the registration link, please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org
This is a members only training.

Associated Members Forum Working Group
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
The next AMF Working Group meeting will be taking place online on September 17 from 10:00 to 11:30. For more information please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org

ERGaR System Participants Working Group
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Online
The regular forum for the ERGaR registries to meet and exchange. For more details, send an email to valentin.calfa@ergar.org

Members-Only Webinar on Blending Obligations
2024-09-09 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Online
Dear members,
We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive members-only webinar organized by ERGaR on September 9th, from 14:00 to 15:30 (CET). This webinar will delve into the various blending obligations introduced in different countries. Representatives from the Netherlands, France, Ireland, and Austria will present the current situation in their respective countries.
For the registration link, please send an email to valentin.calfa@ergar.org

Webinar: Trading biomethane across Europe
2024-09-05 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
In countries like Spain and Italy, biomethane producers generate more biomethane than they can sell domestically. On the other hand, nations such as Austria, Germany, and Switzerland are unable to meet their biomethane demand through domestic production alone.
This imbalance creates a significant opportunity for biomethane producers: biomethane trading. By selling biomethane to countries with higher demand, producers can tap into new revenue streams. Furthermore, some countries have consumers willing to pay a premium for biomethane, making cross-border sales even more attractive and lucrative. This price variation is a key incentive for expanding your market reach beyond national borders.
However, despite its potential, biomethane trading faces several challenges. Regulatory differences between countries, logistical complexities, and fluctuating market prices can hinder smooth transactions.
Join our webinar and discover how to overcome the challenges of selling biomethane within Europe and learn how to capitalize on the lucrative European market. Our experts will guide you through:

How Biomethane Purchase Agreements work for long-term buying and selling of biomethane, and how they differ from Power Purchase Agreements

The regulatory requirements for trading between countries, including Guarantees of Origin and Proof of Sustainability

How producers who have acquired biomethane project portfolios are managing and operating them
Learn more the impending Union Database for biofuels and bioliquids, and the changes it will bring to your European biomethane business

Fill in the form to secure your place at this webinar and learn more about buying and selling biomethane within Europe.
Speakers:

Anthony Lorin, Senior Policy Analist, EBA
Georg Meier, CEO, Renera Trading AG
Valentin Calfa, Communication and Policy Officer, ERGaR
Cristiano Campi, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Verdalia
Elena Spinelli, Project Manager, Renmad Events by Ata Insights

2024 International Conference Progress in Biogas
2024-09-02 08:00 - 2024-09-04 17:00 UTC | Stuttgart, Germany
IBBK’s conference “Progress in Biogas” aims to bridge the gap between technology and end user, and will take place in Stuttgart between 2 and 4 September 2024.
According to their moto “Science meet practice,” together with the University of Hohenheim, one of the world’s leading biogas research facilities, IBBK will offer the international scientific community as well as practitioners a platform to present the status quo and new and modern technologies.
Some of the topics covered during the conference include:
*Small biogas plants (household plants + liquid manure plants)
*Slurry- solid manure
*Biowaste, fecal sludge and residues
*Utilization of biogas (heating, cooking, biomethane, etc.)
*Power to gas
*Biogas as fuel
*Substrate processing
*Flexible biogas production
*Climate protection contribution through biogas plant
*Bioeconomy (fermentation products management, nutrient recycling, fiber production, biorefinery)
*Biohydrogen (Bio-CCU and CCS)
More information: https://ibbk-biogas.com/schedule/progress-in-biogas/

GUARANTEE OF ORIGIN (GO) PRIME MOVERS UNION DATABASE (UDB) WORKSHOP – 2ND WORKSHOP
2024-07-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Brussels and online, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Dear Stakeholders,
The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Prime Movers, comprising experts from Energy Traders Europe, Eurogas, EBA, GIE, ENTSOG, and ERGAR, invite you to a second public workshop on Guarantees of Origin and the Union Database (UDB) that will be held on 3 July 2024 from 10:00 to 16:00 CEST. The event will be in a hybrid format, on-line and at the ENTSOG office, Avenue de Cortenbergh, 100 – 1000 Brussels.
The workshop will take place under Chatham House rules.
This workshop is a follow-up to the discussion that took place at the previous workshop, held on 11 April 2024, the conclusions of which are published on the ENTSOG website.
The aim of these workshops is to contribute to the concept phase of the Union Database (UDB, RED-III Art.31a) for gases, as developed by the European Commission.
The workshop will comprise several sessions, with expert presentations, panel discussion and interactive Q&A with the participants.
The opening session will focus on current practices in the bio-LNG market and the potential challenges and opportunities arising from the creation of the UDB. The workshop will also discuss how the UDB and related regulations may affect extra-EU biomethane and biomethane-based fuels imports.
The agenda will be available in the coming weeks in the ‘Agenda’ tab on this page.
Registration: You can register here before 18 June COB.
The number of participants for the in-person format is limited due to the venue’s capacity, and registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list may be made available in case full capacity is reached.
A Microsoft Teams access link will be sent to those who have registered to participate online a few days before the workshop date.
A confirmation email will be sent to those who have registered to attend in-person.
Please contact karolina.golonka@entsog.eu if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to your participation.
The ENTSOG team on behalf of the GO Prime Movers (Energy Traders Europe, Eurogas, EBA, GIE, ENTSOG, and ERGAR).

ERGaR AMF Working Group meeting
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
Please contact our Communication and Policy Officer for more details valentin.calfa@ergar.org

Biogenic CO2/Carbon Certification: Towards a Circular Economy - Workshop
2024-06-26 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | Brussels and online, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
A group of European organisations comprising the European Renewable Gas Registry (ERGaR), Eurogas, European Biogas Association (EBA), Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP), CO2 Value Europe, European Industrial Gases Association (EIGa), Energy Traders Europe, ePure, CertifHy, Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), Hydrogen Europe, Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) and Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S) invite you to join a one-day workshop to discuss a new initiative on biogenic CO2 certification.
By 2050, the European Union aims to achieve climate neutrality, creating an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Biogenic CO2 will play a significant role in reaching this goal, leading to a truly circular and more sustainable society. Biogenic CO2 refers to the carbon dioxide (CO2) resulting from the decomposition, digestion, or combustion of biomass or biomass-derived products.
This biogenic CO2 can find applications in various industries, ranging from food and beverages to e-fuels or RFNBOs. It is essential to account for biogenic CO2, establishing its source and ensuring its traceability for both producers and end-users/consumers to demonstrate its biogenic origin. This can be achieved by implementing a certification framework. Having such a framework in place can incentivize producers to capture Biogenic CO2 and provide proof of origin for end-users/consumers.
Taking the above into account, the group of associations is organising a kick-off event for the biogenic CO2 certification initiative. This will be a one-day workshop in Brussels to discuss different certification-related aspects. The event will feature several parallel sessions alongside a panel discussion.
A detailed workshop agenda will be provided closer to the event date. The hybrid workshop is scheduled for 26 June, and the physical part will be held in Brussels (Avenue Cortenbergh 100, 1000 Brussels). Only the panel discussion will be held online, while the workshops for the different topics to be discussed in detail will only take place in a physical setting in Brussels for this kick-off meeting.
Registration is possible via the following link, and the deadline for registrations is 21st June.
For any inquiries, please contact the Secretary-General of ERGaR, Tim Hamers: tim.hamers@ergar.org

REGATRACE Network Meeting
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Online
The REGATRACE network is made of those partners who participated in the EU project REGATRACE and invited guests, such as voluntary schemes or European associations.
Please contact our Communication and Policy Officer for more details valentin.calfa@ergar.org

EUSEW 2024 Session - From waste to renewable energy: how biomethane can foster resilient energy communities
2024-06-12 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | EUSEW, Brussels, Belgium
We are glad to announce that on 12 June 2024, ERGaR together with the Biomethane Industrial Partnership (BIP), the European Biogas Association (EBA) and DG ENER (European Commission) will be hosting a joint session during the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW).
The session named “From waste to renewable energy: how biomethane can foster resilient energy communities” will take place on June 12th, from 16:30 to 18:00 CEST, both in Brussels and online.
You can register for EUSEW and find out more about the programme via the following link https://sustainable-energy-week.ec.europa.eu/index_en

3rd Annual Biogas Forum
2024-06-05 08:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 UTC | Berlin, Germany
The 3rd Annual Biogas Forum is back. An excellent chance to learn, share knowledge, and make connections! Join us as we bring together top experts to discuss the latest challenges, advancements, and developments in the biogas industry.
5 – 6 June, 2024, DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm, Berlin, Germany
250 decision makers spread across 3 streams
At the conference, you’ll hear from keynote speakers, take part in panel discussions, and connect with industry leaders.
Special opportunity to meet the entire value chain and build global collaborations for sustainable solutions and partnerships!
Don’t miss out on this epic event organized by InventU.
Members of ERGaR can benefit from a 10% disocunt. Please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org for more details.
Find out more.

World Hydrogen Summit 2024
2024-05-13 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 UTC | Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
The European Renewable Gas Registery (ERGaR) is happy to announce its partnership with the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit, taking place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, between 13-15 May 2024.
The landmark event in the industry’s calendar, World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition, is the largest and most senior global hydrogen event and it returns to Rotterdam with its biggest edition yet!
Part of the SEC World Hydrogen Series, the Official World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam, is proud to be partnered with the Government of the Netherlands, Province of Zuid-Holland, the Port of Rotterdam and the City of Rotterdam, solidifying their continual commitment and partnership to facilitate the official global springboard for hydrogen deals and project developments.
Featuring the C-Level Summit, the largest hydrogen-focused Exhibition in the world, the Africa Hydrogen Forum, 2 x H2 Tech Series Stages, the World Hydrogen Awards, incredible site visits to the Port of Rotterdam hydrogen projects along with non-stop networking for the entire value chain, this 2024 event will accommodate the surging expansion of the sector as hydrogen takes centre stage in global debates, subsidy schemes and energy transition plans.
When: 13-15 May 2024
Where: Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands
Website: World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition
15% discount with ERGaR code: ERGAR15WHS
