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EBA appoints members of the new Company Advisory Board
L’European Biogas Association appoints new group of experts to accelerate renewable gas deployment in Europe in the coming years in the framework of the EU Green Deal
The appointed Company Advisory Board (CAB) includes 8 experts with an extensive career within the gas and renewable has sector.
During their 3-year mandate (2020-2023) they will play a pivotal role in advising the best ways to reach the forecasted potential for biogas and biomethane in the coming years: 39 bcm of natural gas equivalent by 2030 and 120 bcm by 2050. They will also work on strengthening the visibility of the sector as a sustainable and cost-competitive alternative for decarbonisation and steer the political positioning of the EBA.
Elected Company Advisory Board of the EBA (2020-2030)
Olivier Aubert, SWEN Capital
Olivier Guerrini, TOTAL
Marta Kamola-Martines, ENGIE
Gabor Sonkoly, Landwärme
Coen Meijers, DMT
Michael Niederbacher, TerraX
Jonas Svendsen, Nature Energy
Representatives of the CAB at the EBA Executive Board: Michael Niederbacher, Gabor Sonkoly and Coen Meijers
In September, the EBA conference 2020 confirmed the huge potential of the sector in the realisation of the EU Green Deal. This is one of the current core strategies of the EU Executive aimed at achieving the ambitious reduction target of 55% by 2030 and reaching climate neutrality by 2050. The production of biogas and biomethane can be used to replace fossil fuels and reduce GHG emissions released by many sectors, including transport, buildings or energy-intensive industries. It can also help reduce organic waste in cities and develop a sustainable model of agriculture in local areas, in line with the principles of an efficient circular economy.
The EBA, that represents directly and indirectly over 7,000 stakeholders in Europe, has strengthened its position as a key stakeholder in the discussions to decarbonise the EU economy. The association is now representing the interests of 38 national associations across Europe and 90 companies and research institutes operating in EU territories.
Company Advisory Board (CAB): official body to the EBA and is comprised of voluntary members representing the company members within the EBA. The overarching objective of the CAB is to provide strategic political advice to the secretariat and the executive board to steer the political advocacy and policy priorities. 3 members of the CAB will officially represent this body at the EBA Executive Board.
