The Norwegian company Equinor and the Dutch energy company Eneco have entered into a new agreement for the supply of clean gas. supply of clean gas for a period of five years. The contract covers an annual volume of 500 million cubic meters, which started to be delivered to the Dutch gas grid as of February 1 of this year.
Clean gas supply and guarantees of origin
The gas comes from the Norwegian Norwegian continental shelfThe gas comes from the Norwegian continental shelf, recognized for its lower-emission production and transportation processes compared to other European sources. This represents a strategic advantage for countries, such as the Netherlands, seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of their energy matrix without compromising their security of supply.
Equinor will not only provide physical gas, but will also transfer guarantees of origin through digital platform Attributes SAS. These guarantees, called “sustainability qualities,” allow Eneco to account for a greater than 10% reduction in its reported CO₂ emissions, providing traceability and verifiable support for its climate commitments.
A key step in the energy transition
Eneco emphasized that, despite its orientation towards renewable sources, natural gas natural gas will continue to play an essential role in the energy transition. Kees Jan Rameau, CEO of the company, stated that this agreement is in line with its One Planet climate neutrality plan, reinforcing its commitment to energy solutions with a lower environmental impact.
Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, senior vice president of Gas and Energy at Equinor, highlighted that the agreement not only guarantees a reliable supply for Europe, but also incorporates sustainability standards that are already a reference on the continent. “Norwegian gas is today an answer in terms of both availability and environmental responsibility,” she said.
Traceable energy for a decarbonized future
The use of platforms such as Attributes SAS reflects a profound change in the way energy is marketed and certified. energy in Europe. By providing verifiable data on the origin and emissions of gas, a further step is taken towards a more transparent energy matrix aligned with the continent’s climate objectives.
This agreement between Equinor and Eneco adds to a series of strategic actions aimed at ensuring a stable and cleaner energy supply in a global context marked by the need for accelerated decarbonization.
Source and photo: Equinor