ENTSOG remains committed to the goal of achieving a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions energy system in Europe by 2050. The TYNDP 2024 assessments marked a significant advancement in this direction, in particular by progressing on cross-sector modelling. ENTSOG demonstrated its capability in this field by successfully adding a third interlinkage – with the electricity system – to its dual hydrogen-methane network model.
System- and project-level assessments thus became more robust, grounded in a comprehensive cross-sectoral perspective, including for quantification of greenhouse gas emissions. The TYNDP 2026 will enhance this modelling foundation, by implementing further refinements to the optimisation techniques and methodology used, leveraging the learnings from the first application of this approach in TYNDP 2024.
Model improvements for the 2026 Scenarios are already underway, developed collaboratively by ENTSOG and ENTSO-E and supported for the second consecutive cycle by a diversified body of experts, the Stakeholder Reference Group.
Transparent, inclusive stakeholder engagement remains a cornerstone of the TYNDP process. The 2026 edition will build on the extensive consultation and collaboration established according to the revised TEN-E Regulation, the Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market Package (Regulation (EU) 2024/1789) provisions and ACER’s Framework Guidelines for the joint scenarios. A new collaboration – with ENNOH – is part of this commitment.
The upcoming ‘European Grids Package’ expected by end-2025, may further contribute to cross-sector integration, through further optimised network planning mechanisms and support for improved technical solutions.
Looking ahead to TYNDP 2026, ENTSOG is well-prepared to continue the assessment of methane and hydrogen networks, within an increasingly integrated and interconnected energy landscape.
Looking forward to 2026!