ERGaR

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

AMF Working Group
2024-04-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Online

REC Market Meeting
2024-04-16 08:00 - 2024-04-17 17:00 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

GUARANTEE OF ORIGIN (GO) PRIME MOVERS UNION DATABASE (UDB) WORKSHOP
2024-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | ENTSOG Office and Online, Avenue de Cortenbergh 100, 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 public workshop on 11 April 2024 from 10:00 to 16:00 CET. The event will be in a hybrid format, on-line and at the ENTSOG office, Avenue de Cortenbergh, 100 – 1000 Brussels.
This workshop will take place under Chatham House rules.
The goal of this workshop is to contribute to the concept phase of the Union DataBase (UDB, RED-III Art.31a) for gas developed by the European Commission. We would like to share views on how data flows could be arranged between the various users of the future UDB and what should be the role of these UDB’s users.
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 to trade biomethane and to disclose information to end-consumers.
The workshop will also include discussion how the UDB could be considered in the current processes, especially how the Guarantees of Origin (GO, RED-III Art.19) and Proof of Sustainability (PoS, RED-III Art.30) can be linked and used.
An agenda will be available in the coming weeks in the ‘agenda’ tab on this page.
REGISTER here and indicate if you plan to join in-person or online before 28 March 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.
An email confirmation will be sent to those who have registered to attend in-person.
Please contact valentin.calfa@ergar.org 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 green certificates promotion - discussion
2024-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Online

METHAREN Consortium Meeting
2024-03-26 08:00 - 2024-03-27 17:00 | Rome, Italy

ERGaR Online General Assembly
2024-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Online

ETS for Biomethane webinar
2024-02-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Open to ERGaR members and invited guests.

Annual ISCC Global Sustainability Conference
2024-02-22 09:00 - 17:30 | Brussels, Belgium

E-world energy and water 2024 + ERGaR Networking event
2024-02-20 08:00 - 2024-02-22 17:00 | Essen
E-world energy & water is the place where the European energy industry comes together. Serving as an information platform for the energy sector, E-world is gathering international decision makers in Essen each year. More than one fifth of the exhibiting companies are based abroad. The majority of international exhibitors come from countries of the European Union.
ERGaR is also organising a networking drinks meeting with its members on 20 February. Please email valentin.calfa@ergar.org for more details.

REGATRACE network meeting
2024-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Online

Associated Members Forum Working Group
2024-02-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Open to members of ERGaR and invited guests.

ERGaR Board Meeting
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Open to ERGaR Board Members and Board Observers.

Bio360 Expo
2024-01-24 08:00 - 2024-01-25 17:00 | Nantes, France
The secretary General of ERGaR, Tim Hamers will be speaking on the potential certification and trading of Biogenic CO2.
Bio360 Expo and the Biotransition: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future
Bio360 Expo isn’t just a trade show; it’s a platform for innovation, connection, and transformation. With a focus on expo renewable carbon, bioenergy, and bioeconomy, our event is where potential turns into progress. Explore cutting-edge technologies, discover new horizons, and immerse yourself in the world of renewable solutions that are revolutionizing industries and reshaping our world. Be a part of the sustainable future – jump aboard today.

Biogenic CO2 - Brainstorming session
2024-01-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Online

System Participants Working Group
2024-01-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Open to the the ERGaR CoO System Participants and System Observers.
