TES partners with 7 large international companies to create a global e-NG coalition
March 18, 2024
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TES has entered into an MOU with other large international companies to sponsor the creation of a global coalition, the e-NG Coalition, which is exclusively dedicated to electric natural gas (e-NG or e-natural gas), also referred to as e-methane. The founding members of the e-NG Coalition include:
- Engie
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Osaka Gas
- Sempra Infrastructure
- TES
- Tokyo Gas
- Toho Gas
- TotalEnergies
e-NG is a synthetic gas produced by the combination of renewable hydrogen and recycled CO2 through methanation. With a molecular composition identical to conventional natural gas, it can be transported and stored utilizing existing infrastructure. e-NG is considered a carbon-neutral “drop-in” solution for gas consumers as it does not require the modification of industrial processes and applications to be used in place of conventional natural gas.
The founding members of the coalition believe e-NG can provide a meaningful contribution to the energy transition by accelerating the development of renewable hydrogen. With large industrial capabilities and investment potential, the founding members are committed to the development of e-natural gas projects globally.
The e-NG Coalition will be a global platform to raise awareness on e-natural gas, promote global tradability and use of e-NG, foster policy support and harmonization of applicable regulation and standards, and bolster collaboration across geographies and stakeholders along the e-NG value chain. Its purpose is to accelerate the development of e-NG in a reliable, affordable and sustainable way.
"Collaboration is paramount to scaling up sustainable energy solutions and driving the energy transition forward. TES took the initiative to sponsor the creation of the e-NG Coalition and work together with leading industrial players to accelerate the development of e-NG. We are proud of the progress achieved thus far, demonstrating that strong partnerships will build a thriving, global e-NG market." said Marco Alverà, CEO and Co-Founder at TES.
About TES
TES is a global green energy company developing giga-scale projects to accelerate the transition to net-zero.
In Europe, TES’ projects strengthen energy security and the diversification of energy imports, as well as support the European Union’s decarbonisation efforts. In Wilhelmshaven, Germany, TES is developing a green energy terminal, that will serve as a major hub for sustainable molecules. The already operating floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will be followed by a large-scale onshore LNG terminal and a CO₂ export terminal. Globally, TES leverages renewable energy solar, wind, and hydro, along with climate-neutral CO₂ for the production of e-NG (electric natural gas), a drop-in synthetic gas made from green hydrogen and captured CO₂. Large-scale e-NG projects are underway in the US (Live Oak), Canada (Project Maurice), and across Europe, and the Middle East. These green molecules support the shift to real zero emissions across industries and help win the race against climate change.