Enagás will be able to act as interim manager of the hydrogen backbone network

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The manager of Spanish gas network and transport company Enagás will also be able to act as interim manager of the hydrogen backbone network, a measure he considers “necessary” to achieve European decarbonization goals and in line with countries’ specifications like Germany and the Netherlands.

In a press release sent this Thursday, Enagás refers to the Royal Decree-Law approved by the Council of Ministers the day before, which states that the interim regulation will apply “until the final designation of the hydrogen network operators in accordance with the conditions enshrined in European regulations.

According to the company, the text provides that the managers of the natural gas transmission network can send a proposal for the development of the hydrogen backbone infrastructure to the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mining within four months, without obligation, with a horizon of ten years.

Enagás can act as a representative of the European Network of Hydrogen Network Operators

You can also act as a representative in the European Network of Hydrogen Network Managers.

In addition, they may provisionally, with the approval of the Council of Ministers and through horizontally separated legal entities, “exercise the functions of developing the hydrogen backbone network within the framework of projects of common European interest.”

Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the sixteenth consecutive year

For the sixteenth consecutive year, Enagás remains in the global sustainability benchmark index, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World (DJSI), according to results published by S&P Global, which correspond to the latest assessment on November 24th.

Enagás has achieved one of the highest ratings in its industry with 85 out of 100 points, making it one of the most sustainable companies in the world Gas supplier. Enagás achieved the highest possible score (100 points) in the aspects of environmental management policies and systems, waste management and innovation management. It also stands out as a leader in its industry in the areas of biodiversity, materiality, business ethics, cybersecurity and stakeholder management, among others.

These results represent a recognition of Enagás’ commitment to decarbonization, a key element of the sustainability roadmap of the company’s Strategic Plan 2022-2030. Setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and committing to the development of green hydrogen and other renewable gases are key elements of its carbon neutrality strategy.

In addition, in the area of ​​social and corporate governance, the company continues to promote its people-focused transformation plan, which aims to empower internal talent, develop skills, promote new values ​​and inclusive work ecosystems.