EC launches platform for joint purchase of gas & hydrogen by EU countries

In order to secure the EU's energy supply at affordable prices in the current geopolitical context and to phase out dependency on Russian gas, the European Commission has established with the Member States an EU Platform for the common purchase of gas, LNG and hydrogen, Report informs referring to the EC website.

“A first virtual meeting, chaired by Director-General for Energy, Ditte Juul Jørgensen, was held yesterday [April 7], with representatives of the 27 Member States,” reads the message.

The Platform will help ensuring security of supply, in particular for the refilling of gas storage facilities in time for next winter, in line with the Commission's proposal presented on March 23.

It will also see to an optimal use of existing gas infrastructure. In addition, it will enhance long-term cooperation with key supply partners, extending also to hydrogen and renewables, possibly through Memoranda of Understanding.