The big picture: the future role of gas

The European energy market is undergoing structural changes in many areas. These changes, in turn, make it difficult to foresee the future outlook for the energy market in general and, more specifically, to forecast the position of gas in the market. Numerous long term energy scenarios have been published. These story lines are often strikingly different from each other, and this divergence could hamper a consistent approach to long-term decision making.

By referring to the scientific literature and scenarios written by the established authorities in the energy industry, we will define several possible end states of the energy transition in the second half of the twenty-first century. Furthermore, we will assess these end states in terms of consequences and required changes, as well as test them against potential technical, economical, societal implications and limitations. The project focuses on the potential role of gas in these end states.

Theme: Changing gas markets
Leader: Bert Kiewiet (Kema) 
Partners: Gasunie (research performed by DNV KEMA), University of Groningen, Hanze University Groningen
Budget: 1.1 million euro

Participants

Anna Butenko (DNV KEMA)
Bert Kiewiet (DNV KEMA)
Gideon Laugs (University of Groningen)
Ferry Lounis (DNV KEMA)
Anu Manickam (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)
Jan Hessels Miedema (University of Groningen)
Henk Moll (University of Groningen)
Bart ter Veer (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)
Maurice Vos (DNV KEMA)

Communication

Kiewiet, Bert. 'Changing energy markets: a multidisciplinary challenge.' Gas without Frontiers: DVGW-EDGaR First Joint Conference, Apeldoorn, February 2013.