2021 was unexpectedly challenging and dynamic for the natural gas market. Several global conditions caused a sharp price jump because of which the price of natural gas was almost 6 times higher at the end of 2021 than at the beginning of the year. This has had a significant impact on both natural gas users and natural gas traders.
Environmental responsibility means not only goals and policies, but also real actions, so a tree stand has been planted with the support of the company, which will help reduce harmful CO2 emissions for many years to come.
Latvijas Gāze has introduced and implements an environmental management system, thus confirming the company's high standards, the purposeful reduction of its impact on the environment, and responsible management. The company has received the internationally recognised ISO 14001 certificate, which confirms that the environmental management of Latvijas Gāze complies with the international standards and best practices.
The use of natural gas in road transport has become increasingly popular over the last decade. CNG-powered cars are now used by more than two million Europeans and are suitable for everyone, from private vehicle owners to public transport and freight transport.
On 9 November 2021, the 13th Baltic Gas Market Forum, where participants talked about regional infrastructure development projects such as GIPL and ELLI, and shared information regarding the latest developments in the Baltic and Finnish natural gas markets.
On 29 September 2021, Latvijas Gāze participated in the conference ‘HEAT SUPPLY 2021: Purposeful Achievement of Climate Objectives in Latvian Towns’ (orig. – SILTUMAPGĀDE 2021: mērķtiecīgai klimata mērķu sasniegšanai Latvijas pilsētās) organised by Dienas Bizness, in which the global conditions affecting the natural gas market and price changes both globally and locally were discussed.