======Gas in the European Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities======
This report examines the role of natural gas in the European energy transition, highlighting its environmental benefits, flexibility, performance, and diverse applications. It emphasizes the significance of natural gas in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, integrating renewable energies into the electrical mix, and enhancing energy efficiency. The report differentiates between the periods 2015-2030 and 2030-2050, noting the evolving role of gas over time.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://espas.secure.europarl.europa.eu/orbis/system/files/generated/document/en/cornot-gandolphe_gaz_transition_energetique_2018.pdf|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  | [[encyclopedia:fr_ifri_institut_fran_ais_des_relations_internationales|Institut Français des Relations Internationales]]  |
|Authors:  |Sylvie Cornot-Gandolphe  |
|Geographic focus:  | European Union, France |
|Page count:  |90 pages  |

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The research method employed in the report involves analyzing the European gas industry's current state, its potential in the energy transition, and the impact on gas supply. It includes an examination of the role of gas in the transition, future demand scenarios, and the competitive gas supply landscape. The method also considers the implications of policy frameworks, market dynamics, and technological innovations on the gas sector's evolution.  \\ 
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