IGU – Introduction to Low Carbon Gas Technologies

The introduction to the book "Introduction to Low Carbon Gas Technologies" by IGU  discusses the importance of decarbonisation, diversification, and innovation in the energy industry. The book focuses on key low-carbon and renewable gas technologies such as biomethane, e-methane, hydrogen, and others that can help in reducing emissions and methane leaks. It highlights the role of natural gas in supporting renewable energy supply by overcoming intermittency and instability. The report also emphasizes the need for continuous innovation and investment in the industry to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and significantly decarbonize the global energy system. Additionally, the report outlines five main low-CO2 gas technologies aimed at decarbonizing the methane molecule supply chain, including anaerobic digestion, pyrogasification, hydrothermal gasification, e-methane, and solar photocatalytic processes. The existing natural gas infrastructure is seen as crucial for the cost-effective and rapid deployment of these technologies to achieve deep decarbonization of the global economy and enable net-zero pathways, energy security, and access to clean energy.