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IGX and CEGH partners to enhance natural gas and renewable gas markets

By January 13, 2025 4:35 pm IST

IGX and CEGH partners to enhance natural gas and renewable gas markets
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Indian gas exchange signed pact with Central European Gas Hub to explore the collaborative opportunities in natural gas and renewable frasses trading aiming to strengthen India’s gas market by leveraging CEGH’s European market expertise.

Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central European Gas Hub (CEGH) to explore collaborative opportunities in natural gas and renewable gases trading. This partnership aims to strengthen India’s gas market by leveraging CEGH’s European market expertise and IGX’s deep-expertise in the Indian gas market.

Key focus areas of the MoU include trading of natural gas and renewable gases like hydrogen, biomethane, and e-methane, commodity-related certificates, market development, training programs and gas-hub operations. Key objective of the partnership is to collaborate on best practices for the operations of natural gas trading focusing on enhancing the technical, operational and regulatory capabilities. Insights from the Indian and European gas markets will be utilised and international best practice will be shared, facilitating the creation of a liquid and transparent gas market. IGX and CEGH also plan to explore the development of trading platforms for emerging green gases like hydrogen, biomethane (including green gas certificates). Both parties will also work together to support gas hub operations in India.

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Expressing enthusiasm on the partnership, Rajesh Kumar Mediratta, MD & CEO, IGX said, “This MoU marks a significant milestone for IGX, as we collaborate with CEGH to shape the future of gas and renewable energy markets. By partnering with CEGH, we aim to draw from the experience in Europe to accelerate the development of India’s gas market and expand the role of renewable gases in our energy mix. This partnership will enable us to co-develop innovative solutions for natural gas and renewable gas trading, strengthen market efficiency and enhance energy security. Together, we aim to create a seamless, technology-driven trading experience while advancing India’s ambition of a gas-based economy and a sustainable energy future.”

Speaking on the development, Gottfried Steiner, CEO, Central European Gas Hub AG (CEGH) said, “We are excited to collaborate with IGX and look forward shaping the development of international gas markets. We will support with our profound expertise on regulatory frameworks for gas trading and market liberalisation, trading facilities, as well as gas hub development and operation.”

As part of the MoU, the parties will also develop tailored training programs, workshops, and certification courses to upskill market participants, regulators and stakeholders in India. In addition to the provision of trainings, commercial opportunities for market expansion and innovation-driven products shall be explored. 

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