The European Council has announced the adoption of a new regulatory package establishing common market rules for renewable gas, natural gas, and hydrogen. This move is a part of the European Union's efforts to transition towards renewable and low carbon gases, supporting the decarbonization goals of the EU and the aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The regulations are also aligned with the 'Fit for 55' roadmap, which targets a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The new rules will help in phasing out fossil fuels, promoting the use of renewable and low carbon gases like hydrogen, and supporting the EU's strategy to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The regulation also facilitates the establishment of common market rules and mandates national network development plans based on joint scenarios for electricity, gas, and hydrogen. It aims to enable the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases by facilitating connection to the existing gas grid. The EU Commissioner for Energy emphasized the significance of this transition, highlighting the role of renewables, clean gases, and hydrogen in shaping the future energy landscape.