EBA joins Group of Experts on Gas at the United Nations

Harmen Dekker, CEO of the European Biogas Association (EBA), has been named a member of the bureau of the Group of Experts on Gas within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), EBA announced on March 22.

This group, comprised of eight experts, aids UNECE member states in fulfilling political commitments such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Dekker said, “Sustainable biogases have an important potential to supply all countries with a secure, affordable and renewable energy carrier. Biogas and biomethane are a resource addressing several societal issues and bringing circularity and environmental benefits. I look forward to cooperating with fellow experts to drive future developments."

The expert group facilitates multi-stakeholder dialogue on the sustainable and clean production, distribution, and consumption of gases. It emphasises policy dialogue and the exchange of information and experiences on gas-related matters of regional significance, including the role of low-carbon, decarbonised, and renewable gases.

During the 11th session of UNECE’s Group of Experts on Gas at the UN Nations Palace in Geneva, EBA secretary general Giulia Cancian highlighted the role of biomethane in the clean energy transition and its contributions to energy security, affordability, and sustainability.