GIE is the voice of the gas infrastructure operators of Europe.
We represent operators working and innovating with renewable and low-carbon molecules, including hydrogen, biomethane, natural gas and synthetic gases.
3 columns
Our activities are scoped under 3 columns:
transmission pipelines, storage facilities and LNG terminals.
History
The association was formally established on 10 March 2005 as a legally independent and non-profit association with official articles of association.
Its Secretariat is based in Brussels, at the heart of the European quarter in Brussels, Avenue de Cortenbergh 100.
Leadership
The President of GIE is Torben Brabo, who as well holds the position of Senior Vice President of the International Relations in Energinet Group, the Danish national transmission system operator for electricity and gas.
The Secretary-General is Boyana Achovski, who leads the GIE team daily and coordinates the association’s activities across Europe.
Mission
Effective communication and our engagement in the political decision-making processes enable GIE to strengthen the development of the European gas infrastructure operators. By doing so, we pave the pathway towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for all.
GIE’s mission comprise, but it is not limited to:
Vision
Our vision is that by 2050, the gas infrastructure (pipelines, storage assets and LNG terminals) will be the backbone of the new innovative energy system. We are here to deliver the cleanest, most secure, efficient and sustainable energy supply for the European citizens and industries.
Goal
Our goal is to be the voice in Europe of the gas infrastructure operators and to ensure GIE is the go-to destination for the EU and international stakeholders, as well as Brussels-based and international media.
To achieve this, GIE works to:
Values
The interests of the gas infrastructure business are our number one priority.
A healthy work environment is what makes us deliver top-class results.
GIE is the umbrella organisation for its three subdivisions
GTE – Gas Transmission Europe
representing the Transmission System Operators (TSO)
GLE – Gas LNG Europe
representing the LNG Terminal Operators (LSO)
GSE – Gas Storage Europe
representing the Storage System Operators (SSO)