Phoenix Energy Responsible Business Report
Responsible Business Report 2023
Leadership in the Marketplace
Leadership in Action Following a hugely successful inaugural year, in 2023 Phoenix Energy held it’s second annual Renewable Gas Conference.
Having led the way in introducing natural gas to Northern Ireland in 1996, twenty seven years on, Phoenix continues to set the standards for responsible business, leadership and collaborative working, within the energy industry and beyond. Phoenix has generated significant economic, social and environmental returns locally and continues to play a pivotal role in leading, supporting and nurturing the wider gas industry and independent trade, with particular focus on decarbonisation and the future utilisation of gas infrastructure in delivering net-zero carbon solutions.
• The conference, which was themed ‘No-Regret Actions Today’, saw contributions from leading local and international speakers. The 250 delegates learned more about the opportunity to decarbonise the gas network with the introduction of renewable gas alternatives such as biomethane and green hydrogen. • Speakers from Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Nature Energy (Denmark), NREL (USA), Future Biogas and Belfast City Council and more, demonstrated how the transition to renewable gas solutions has the capacity to positively benefit the whole of society. • Providing an international insight on decarbonisation, delegates heard from Lars Kaspersen, Head of Corporate Affairs at Nature Energy, the largest biomethane production company in Europe. With 40% biomethane already in the grid in Denmark, Lars outlined how 10-year ambitions are achievable for Northern Ireland, with political support. In 2023, biomethane production is expected to go over 30% consumption and Lars explained its importance in delivering the Danish Government ambitions of 100% green gas coverage by 2030.
Above: In October 2023, Northern Ireland’s five Gas Network Operators launched their 'No-Regret Actions' to provide near-term purpose to their pathway to net zero.
The Gas Industry's Five 'No-Regret Actions
Research & Development
Advance No Regret Outcomes
Acceleration of Biomethane Injection Volumes
Network ready for a Hydrogen Economy
Develop Integrated Energy System Solutions
Above: The five actions (listed above) included commitments from the NI Gas Industry which will enable the progression of renewable gas, and outlined the support required from various stakeholders, including the NI Executive. You can read the actions and commitments in full on page 38.
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