DSOs activities for a sustainable future

Eva Hennig

Chapter 9 in European Gas Markets in Transition, 2026, pp 154-168 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: European gas distribution grid operators are essential to the energy transition. They connect around 120 million consumers to a vast network of 2.44 million kilometers of pipelines. This infrastructure supports decarbonisation through three main pillars: (1) increasing the injection and distribution of renewable and low-carbon gases (such as biomethane and hydrogen) in various blends; (2) reducing methane emissions; and (3) operating a modern, resilient gas grid as part of Europe's critical infrastructure. Decarbonisation strategies are developed locally and regionally, in collaboration with cities, regions, transmission system operators, gas producers, and consumer groups. The gas grid's ability to handle diverse gas blends and store energy via linepack provides crucial flexibility to the overall energy system.

Keywords: Gas distribution operators; Renewable and low-carbon gases; Methane emissions reduction; Grid resilience and flexibility; Local and regional decarbonisation; Infrastructure for energy transition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035382958
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