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Teréga

Teréga is a French energy operator managing gas transport and storage infrastructure.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Head of Unit Energy) and Enagás S.A. and NaTran

24 Oct 2025 · The participants presented the state of play and next steps in the development of the the South-West Hydrogen Corridor.

Teréga Urges Harmonized Rules and Subsidies for CO2 Networks

10 Sept 2025
Topic — The EU is establishing a framework for carbon capture and storage infrastructure.
Message — Teréga requests a harmonized regulatory framework and robust financial support mechanisms. They prioritize onshore storage and state guarantees to mitigate investment risks.12
Why — Public guarantees and subsidies would reduce Teréga's financial risks and costs.3
Impact — BECCS and BECCU developers might lose out if other incentives are prioritized.4
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Teréga urges EU to finance hydrogen and CO ₂ infrastructure

4 Aug 2025
Topic — The consultation seeks to modernize European energy grids for a resilient, cleaner power system.
Message — Teréga wants the EU to include hydrogen and carbon dioxide infrastructure in its grid planning. They request public guarantees to help manage the high costs of building these new networks. The company also calls for streamlined permitting and tax benefits for communities hosting projects.123
Why — State support would lower Teréga's financial risks when building infrastructure for uncertain future markets.45
Impact — Taxpayers may face financial burdens if the state has to cover revenue shortfalls for projects.6
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Teréga calls for pooled infrastructure to lower industrial decarbonisation costs

8 Jul 2025
Topic — EU initiative to accelerate industrial decarbonisation while supporting competitiveness and single market productivity.
Message — Teréga urges the EU to promote shared energy infrastructure for industrial clusters. They advocate for regulatory frameworks and financial guarantees to de-risk investments. The act should prioritize early planning for hydrogen and CO2 transport networks.123
Why — This would reduce Teréga's investment risks and lower costs through shared networks.45
Impact — Industrial users face higher costs if the EU fails to pool infrastructure.67
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Meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President) and

24 Jun 2025 · Hydrogen Infrastructure Development

Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Apr 2025 · Politique industrielle européenne

Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament) and Fortum Oyj

27 Mar 2025 · Politique énergétique européenne

Meeting with Sacha Halphen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

17 Mar 2025 · - Compétitivité - Investissement - Innovation - Clean industrial deal - Interconnexion

Teréga urges EU to prioritize hydrogen infrastructure planning

5 Sept 2023
Topic — Strategic roadmap to double the number of European hydrogen valleys.
Message — Teréga argues that planning hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure immediately is essential to support and link the expansion of regional hydrogen valleys. They call for regulatory visibility and risk-sharing to ensure these projects deliver value to the European market.123
Why — Connecting infrastructure would reduce costs while boosting Teréga's regional storage projects.45
Impact — Consumers face higher costs without a pan-European hydrogen transmission network.67
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Teréga urges EU to prioritize CO2 transport and storage

31 Aug 2023
Topic — The European Commission is consulting on strategies for industrial carbon management and storage.
Message — Teréga calls for a coordinated EU framework for carbon transport and storage infrastructure. They recommend using industrial clusters to share costs and achieve economies of scale. They also propose specific incentives and certification to support biogenic carbon removal.12
Why — This allows Teréga to repurpose its gas pipeline expertise and infrastructure for CO2 transport.34
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Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and Enagás S.A. and

4 Jul 2023 · H2Med corridor

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

4 Jul 2023 · Latest state of play of H2MED project; development of hydrogen demand, supply and infrastructure.

Meeting with Antoine Colombani (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and TotalEnergies SE and

25 Oct 2022 · Green Deal state of play

Teréga urges flexible storage rules and hydrogen infrastructure funding

25 May 2022
Topic — EU legislative proposal addressing security of supply risks in gas storage systems.
Message — Member states and operators should define storage targets based on technical characteristics. They propose a new category of projects to fund hydrogen-ready infrastructure. The organization opposes the mandatory removal of transmission tariffs for gas storage.123
Why — This allows them to maintain existing revenue streams and access new subsidies.4
Impact — Consumers may face higher energy costs because Teréga opposes removing transmission tariffs.5
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Response to Revision of EU rules on Gas

12 Apr 2022

Teréga welcomes the European Commission’s publication of the recast Gas Regulation, and suggests certain amendments needed to achieve EU goals. Cross-subsidies between natural gas and hydrogen H2 Terega welcomes the EC flexible approach to hydrogen infrastructure financeability given by mechanisms such as financial transfers between regulated services for gas and hydrogen under regulatory scrutiny and negotiated TPA at an early stage. We believe these would be very much needed especially during the transition phase and there is benefit of making it more flexible and streamlined. Regarding financial transfers between gas and hydrogen Teréga considers there should be some degree of flexibility for Member States, in particular for the conditions and duration of such transfers. Careful consideration is needed on the allocations of costs under NRA supervision. Any transfer should be able to continue until there is sufficient demand on the hydrogen system for hydrogen network tariffs to finance the required hydrogen network infrastructures. Tariff reduction for green gases Teréga welcomes the intention of introducing measures to incentivise the development of renewable and low-carbon gases and their integration into gas transmission and storage infrastructure. However, the proposed solutions should be carefully analysed from an implementation perspective. In general, we agree with the discounts proposed for the entry points from renewable and low carbon production facilities as already in place for France. In contrast, we do not support the proposed 100% ex-post discount at IPs, this is too complex to implement and risks fragmenting the internal gas market which is currently designed on a homogeneous price system of IPs and marketplaces. Teréga considers that easier and less distortive mechanisms, such as the integration of comprehensive Guarantee of Origin (GO) and Proof of Sustainability systems, can be put in place to incentivise renewable and low-carbon gases. ENNOH Regarding the creation of ENNOH, Teréga considers that the actual context results into an urgent need for the implementation of the European Hydrogen Backbone, to allow for a swift diversification of energy sources. This means that a faster solution should be prioritised. Given the synergies between gas and hydrogen and expertise already allocated in ENTSOG, we suggest that this association takes the lead on hydrogen infrastructure planning and security of supply activities. In a second phase, when most of the reconversion of infrastructure has taken place, the EC can assess the most appropriate solution. Gas quality Teréga welcomes the inclusion of provisions on gas quality (GQ) handling as relevant and necessary for users. For blending, Teréga can endorse the task of ensuring efficient GQ management in their facilities. The legislation should be more specific regarding the rights of TSOs to operate facilities for the blending/deblending of gases and to provide the respective services, to ensure gas quality management. Teréga supports the principle of a 5% hydrogen content cap and the process of dispute settlement. Teréga however believes that exemptions from the acceptance of this hydrogen share should be possible, with approval of the regulatory authorities, in duly justified cases. Duly justified cases may include arrangements to optimise the use of H2 blending in the EU by allocating the available firm H2 blending capacity within the system and across borders. Security of supply Concerning security of supply, Teréga welcomes the focus on the pivotal role of gas storages. Especially given the actual context, gas storage should be kept as a priority for security of supply. The regulatory system in France already foresees binding storage provisions that are aligned with the EC proposal and that have proven efficiency for ensuring both security of supply and market competition.
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Teréga urges flexible hydrogen unbundling rules to boost infrastructure

12 Apr 2022
Topic — Revision of EU gas and hydrogen rules to support decarbonization and market entry.
Message — Teréga requests consistent gas definitions and flexible management rules for hydrogen transport. They argue operators should choose their own management model to ensure market growth.12
Why — This would allow expansion into hydrogen without the high costs of structural reorganization.3
Impact — Users of specific cross-border routes may face higher costs under the proposed tariff system.4
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Response to Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

18 Nov 2021

Teréga welcomes the "Fit for 55" package presented by the European Commission (EC), and wishes to propose several recommendations and areas for improvement to make the Fit for 55 package even more effective. The attached document shortly highlights Teréga’s main attention points in order to make sure that the net-zero objective set by the EC is reached as swiftly as possible and at the lowest-possible cost for the community, based on a sector integration approach.
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Response to Revision of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive

18 Nov 2021

Teréga welcomes the "Fit for 55" package presented by the European Commission (EC), and wishes to propose several recommendations and areas for improvement to make the Fit for 55 package even more effective. The attached document shortly highlights Teréga’s main attention points in order to make sure that the net-zero objective set by the EC is reached as swiftly as possible and at the lowest-possible cost for the community, based on a sector integration approach.
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Response to Revision of the Energy Tax Directive

18 Nov 2021

Teréga welcomes the "Fit for 55" package presented by the European Commission (EC), and wishes to propose several recommendations and areas for improvement to make the Fit for 55 package even more effective. The attached document shortly highlights Teréga’s main attention points in order to make sure that the net-zero objective set by the EC is reached as swiftly as possible and at the lowest-possible cost for the community, based on a sector integration approach.
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Response to Revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001

18 Nov 2021

Teréga welcomes the "Fit for 55" package presented by the European Commission (EC), and wishes to propose several recommendations and areas for improvement to make the Fit for 55 package even more effective. The attached document shortly highlights Teréga’s main attention points in order to make sure that the net-zero objective set by the EC is reached as swiftly as possible and at the lowest-possible cost for the community, based on a sector integration approach.
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Response to Revision of the guidelines for trans-European Energy infrastructure

5 Mar 2021

Teréga welcomes the Commission’s TEN-E Regulation proposal in line with the European Green Deal objectives. The proposed changes reflect the key role that energy infrastructure will play in the green transition. New and updated infrastructure categories and a more integrated planning with a whole energy system perspective will support the inclusion of renewable energies and new technologies to enable the transition. - Priority thematic areas and infrastructure categories Teréga welcomes the inclusion of “smart gas grids”, “hydrogen”, “electrolysers” and “carbon dioxide” categories. Nonetheless, further clarification should be provided on the following points: For the “smart gas grids” category, Teréga considers that the definition of the scope needs to be clarified. This should include not only digital solutions, but also all the necessary investments on asset grids and equipment to enable the integration of biomethane and hydrogen blends. In addition, Teréga thinks that a performance indicator that monitors the progress and achievements for this category should be included as it is defined for other categories. For the “Hydrogen” category, Teréga considers that investments linked to repurposing gas pipelines to be ‘hydrogen-ready’, even if they are initially used to transport hydrogen blends during a transition period, should be incorporated under its scope. For the “Carbon Dioxide” category, Teréga welcomes the inclusion of CO2 transport projects, and considers that underground CO2 storage facilities should also be included under the scope of the TEN-E Regulation, in alignment with the Hydrogen strategy. - Eligibility criteria Teréga supports the Commission’s proposal on a mandatory sustainability criteria for which a clear and transparent methodology should be defined. Considering the cross-border impact criteria for “smart gas grid” projects, Teréga finds its definition should be further extended, not to only consider projects that involve TSOs from different MSs, but also to allow certain regional and decentralised projects that can contribute to the decarbonisation of the gas sector. - Cost-benefit analysis Teréga supports the Commission's proposal concerning the introduction of a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level for hydrogen projects. It is important that this methodology takes into account all the socio-economic, local and environmental positive externalities of the project, with a clear assessment methodology. - Governance of the process Teréga welcomes the Commission’s approach of increasing stakeholder involvement, and considers that the additional measures should be clearly defined and implemented to enhance trust and offer more transparency in the process, not hindering the effectiveness nor the timeline of the process. Regarding hydrogen projects, Teréga welcomes the Commission’s proposal that these projects must be included under the scope of the Ten-year Network Development Plan for gas developed by ENTSOG. - Entry into force of the new TEN-E regulation The proposed TEN-E indicates the Commission’s intention of having the new regulation in place for the sixth PCI list while foreseeing hydrogen projects in the context of the TYNDP 2024 and onwards. Teréga considers that the inclusion of hydrogen projects from the 6th PCI list is necessary to ensure timely investments and the achievement of the European Climate and Energy targets. Teréga also underlines the valuable input on the above-mentioned topics made by the Consortium Gas for Climate and by ENTSOG in their responses.
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Response to Climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy

17 Dec 2020

Please find Teréga's feedback enclosed in the attached PDF file.
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Response to Evaluation of the effectiveness and policy coherence of the guidelines for trans-European Energy infrastructure

12 Jul 2019

TEN-E plays an important role in facilitating the development of European energy networks. The dedicated regulatory measures foreseen in TEN-E PCI projects proved useful and successful to accelerate projects implementation. These investments remain key to address specific infrastructure categories across the EU. The experience gained illustrates that gas PCI projects also positively influence sustainability, bringing several climate and environmental benefits contributing to substantial emission reductions: -CO2 emissions reduction (through natural gas as a lower emission source of energy in different sectors and enabling the switch from carbon intensive) -Support increasing uptake of RES -Air pollution mitigation resulting from burning less high-emission and low-quality fuels -Benefits from hybrid energy systems and sector coupling (integration of gas, electricity, heating and cold energy) The TEN-E regulation should also focus PCI gas projects to EU climate and energy commitments. The Regulation and the PCI process must be improved and adapted to a changing context. So Teréga fully support ENTSOG answer to this consultation. Nonetheless, the Regulation and the resulting processes must also continue to ensure the development of gas infrastructures to achieve its initial objectives, especially the completion of the European gas market to foster competition and guarantee security of supply for the benefits of all European customers. To reach these goals, TERÉGA suggests studying thoroughly the following points to improve the TEN-E regulation: -The relevance of the methodology that focuses mostly the creation of firm capacity (and its economic impact), while insufficiently acknowledging the significant benefits of additional physical capacity, even if interruptible. -The necessity of a proper consideration for the positive externalities that PCI projects bring to local and regional levels (local employment, taxes, economic activities, avoided investment or maintenance costs, opportunities for local biomethane projects, etc). -regarding the CBA and the market demand for additional capacity, it must be kept in mind that, although an incremental process exists in the TAR and CAM network codes to launch additional investments based on market commitments only, it must be taken into consideration that there is a clear trend showing a shift from historical long-term capacity bookings to a more tradable and manageable short-term capacity bookings in a fast evolving European gas market. A lack of willingness to commit for 15 years or more is therefore not sufficient to conclude a lack of appetite for additional capacity. When conducting a CBA, the changing business behavior of market players must be analysed by looking at their global booking strategy (historical booking level of firm and interruptible capacities, both LT and ST; auction premium, multipliers, seasonal factors, etc. impacting booking strategy; level and evolution of gas flows; thorough explanation of the level of market integration and the spreads...) -A duly justified European doctrine regarding the need of investment in the core networks as the resulting assets would increase the flexibility and the fluidity of the entire network to the benefits of all network users, at national level and also in the neighboring countries in an interconnected European system. Indeed, internal bottlenecks within a national system lead to restrictions of capacity usage (predefined routes or limited availability of physical capacity offered interruptible), what would hinder gas trades. Should they be removed, gas would flow freely and competition would be fostered, while allowing a higher flexibility and utilization of the existing infrastructures. -Implementing an oversight of the level and usage of auction premium collected at saturated IPs as the money should be used to finance investments required to achieve a fully-integrated and well-functioning European gas Market
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Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

10 Oct 2016 · gas interconnections

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

14 Mar 2016 · energy interconnection