Natural gas can play a role in the EU’s energy transition, the bloc's Energy Union chief told an industry conference that also heard the sector could secure a longer-term future in Europe by moving to so-called ‘green gas’ alternatives.

“As we work towards security of supply for our member states, we are looking at diversifying our sources, and are looking for new partners,” Maros Sefcovic, vice president of the Energy Union for the European Commission told the World Gas Conference.