The Role of Green Gas in Delivering a Flexible, Low Carbon Grid

As the power system electrifies at pace, green gases such as biomethane and low-carbon hydrogen are increasingly recognised as critical system enablers. Beyond decarbonising hard-to-electrify sectors, green gas can provide dispatchable, storable energy that supports grid resilience, peak demand management and long-duration flexibility. This session explores how green gas infrastructure, markets and policy can complement electrification to deliver a secure, flexible, low-carbon energy system.

• How can biomethane and hydrogen support system flexibility and security as electricity demand continues to rise?

• What role can gas storage, peaking generation and hybrid gas-electric solutions play in balancing a renewables-led grid?

• How should markets, pricing and incentives evolve to properly value the flexibility benefits of green gas?

• What coordination is needed between gas and power networks, regulators and investors to align infrastructure planning and accelerate deployment?