Sustainability has evolved from a secondary to the main topic in economic value creation. We bear responsibility – for our network users and business partners, our employees and our environment. As a company, we are aware of the repercussions of our actions: economic, ecological and social objectives must be in harmony so that commercial success is sustainable.
As an energy supply company we have a clear commitment to the climate goals defined in the Paris Agreement, have undertaken to achieve climate neutrality in 2045 and want to make a valuable contribution to the transformation process towards a decarbonised energy world. We therefore implement measures for environmentally friendly gas transmission and are also helping to shape the European hydrogen market right from the outset. We are also aware of our social responsibility and are establishing sustainability in all our work processes. We report annually on our activities and publish our Sustainability Report here.
During repair or maintenance measures, large volumes of gas are pumped from the transport pipelines into other pipeline sections by default. If this transfer is not possible, GASCADE uses a mobile flare so that the less environmentally harmful CO2 is emitted instead of methane. In addition, an infrared camera is used to check for leakages.
When building new compressor stations or expanding existing ones, we rely on hermetically sealed (emission-free) electric compressors.
Because gas cools down when pressure is reduced, we operate stations with large boiler systems in our transport network for preheating. To depressurise plant areas, we use boiler plants to burn this natural gas, among other things. The natural gas from the plant areas is recovered for energy and not blown out.
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