- NaTran, formerly GRTgaz, rebrands to highlight its commitment to transporting renewable gases like hydrogen, biomethane, and CO2.
- Under the NaTran2030 plan, the company aims to invest 50% of its annual budget in energy transition projects, including a significant expansion of hydrogen and CO2 transport.
- NaTran is launching key projects, such as the MosaHYc network and the BarMar and Hyphen corridors, to support decarbonisation and facilitate cross-border European gas transport.
GRTgaz, France’s gas transmission operator, has rebranded as NaTran to signal its commitment to the energy transition. The new identity reflects its ambition to transport decarbonised gases like hydrogen and biomethane and capture CO2.
CEO Sandrine Meunier explained that the name NaTran merges the words “Nature,” “Transports,” and “Transition.” It represents the company’s shift toward sustainability and its new role in the energy landscape. The company, previously known as GRTgaz, was formed in 2005 after the separation of Gaz de France’s production and marketing activities. Its production arm merged with Suez, rebranding as Engie, while GRDF handled distribution. Today, NaTran focuses on becoming a leader in renewable energy transport.
Under its new NaTran2030 strategic plan, the company aims to transform its infrastructure. NaTran currently operates a 32,000 km network, which primarily transports fossil fuels. However, the company plans to diversify its infrastructure to include renewable gases. By 2030, NaTran intends to allocate 50% of its annual investments to energy transition projects, up from the current 25%. These investments will fund the shift to low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, biomethane, and CO2.
A key goal of the NaTran2030 plan is to increase the share of biomethane in its network. The company aims to quintuple biomethane’s share by 2030. Additionally, NaTran will build over 1,000 km of infrastructure dedicated to transporting low-carbon hydrogen and CO2. These projects will help decarbonise industries and the transport sector. One significant project is the MosaHYc network, which will connect France and Germany with 100 km of infrastructure. The network is expected to start operations in 2028.
NaTran also focuses on hydrogen transport. The company launched several hydrogen transportation projects, including the BarMar and Hyphen corridors. These projects will link France to Germany and Spain, with operations expected to begin around 2030. NaTran is confident in the growing demand for hydrogen infrastructure despite the ongoing funding challenges in the green hydrogen sector.
The company’s commitment to energy transition is also shown in its plans to develop CO2 transportation networks. NaTran will focus on capturing CO2 emissions from heavy industrial sites and transporting them to storage projects. This approach will help decarbonise the industrial sector and advance the fight against climate change.
NaTran’s rebranding is part of its broader strategy to modernise its network and reduce its environmental impact. The company plans to invest heavily in projects that align with the energy transition and contribute to sustainable development. As Europe continues to push for a greener energy future, NaTran’s efforts will play a crucial role in supporting the transportation of renewable gases and helping industries transition to a low-carbon economy.
Through its NaTran2030 plan, the company positions itself as a key player in the decarbonised gas transport market. NaTran remains determined to help meet the challenges of energy and climate change while providing reliable and efficient gas transmission services across Europe.