International e-NG alliance expands with nine new members

January 8, 2025, by Ajsa Habibic

The e-NG Coalition, an international alliance promoting the role of electric natural gas (e-NG or e-methane) in the transition towards a net-zero carbon future, has been joined by nine new members, including shipping and energy heavyweights such as K Line and Shell.

e-NG, also referred to as e-methane, or synthetic methane, is a carbon-neutral synthetic gas produced on the basis of renewable hydrogen and methanation with CO2. The hydrogen and CO2 are combined through the methanation process, which uses a catalyst to convert the two feedstocks into methane.

Established in October 2024, the e-NG Coalition seeks to promote e-NG, build a global market with aligned emissions accounting and certification standards, and bolster cooperation between all stakeholders along the e-NG value chain.

The addition of nine new members is expected to help shape the coalition’s scope accelerating the adoption of e-NG across markets and committing to accelerate the development of e-NG projects globally in a reliable, affordable, and sustainable way.

Namely, the new members are: IHI Corporation, INPEX Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Korea Gas Corporation (Kogas), SAMSUNG E&A, Shell, Standard Carbon, StormFisher Hydrogen, and Terraform Industries.

Coming from different, yet interconnected, industries and regions, the new members encompass the full value chain of renewable gases, from infrastructure to technology, production, storage, and distribution.

According to the coalition, their contributions will be pivotal in advocating for a regional regulatory evolution, accelerating ambitious renewable gas integration targets, and strengthening international partnerships.

“The addition of these nine industry leaders reflects the growing importance of green energy solutions. We are profoundly motivated to work alongside such economic operators to shape the future of the e-NG Coalition. Together, we are committed to accelerating the global adoption of electric Natural Gas as a cornerstone of the energy transition, bridging the gap between ambition and action,” said Yves Vercammen, Chair of the e-NG Coalition.