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Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 as regards the role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season

Document ITRE-AM-772189 · COM(2025)0099 – C100041/2025 – 2025/0051(COD)

Kind: Amendment list ITRE-AM-772189
Date: 11 April 2025
Committee: Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Dossier: 2025/0051(COD)

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Amendment 1

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): 5-8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(1) Regulation (EU) 2022/1032 of the Parliament and of the Council1 was adopted in reaction to the gas-supply crisis and unprecedented price increases caused by the escalation of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine since February 2022, impelling the Union to act in a coordinated and comprehensive manner to avoid potential risks resulting from further gas-supply disruptions.	Amendment(1) Regulation (EU) 2022/1032 of the Parliament and of the Council1 was adopted in reaction to the gas-supply crisis and unprecedented price increases caused by the escalation of the Russia's ongoing unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine since February 2022, impelling the Union to act in a coordinated and comprehensive manner to avoid potential risks resulting from further gas-supply disruptions.
Text proposed by the Commission1 Regulation (EU) 2022/1032 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2022 amending Regulations (EU) 2017/1938 and (EC) No 715/2009 with regard to gas storage (OJ L 173, 30.6.2022, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/1032/oj).	Amendment1 Regulation (EU) 2022/1032 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2022 amending Regulations (EU) 2017/1938 and (EC) No 715/2009 with regard to gas storage (OJ L 173, 30.6.2022, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/1032/oj).

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Amendment 2

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(3) Gas-storage facilities provide for 30% of the Union’s gas consumption during the winter months, and well-filled underground gas-storage facilities contribute substantially to the security of gas supply by providing additional gas in the event of high demand or supply disruptions.	Amendment(3) Gas-storage facilities provide for 30% of the Union’s gas consumption during the winter months, and well-filled underground gas-storage facilities as well as gas demand reduction contribute substantially to the security of gas supply by providing additional gas in the event of high demand or supply disruptions.

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Amendment 3

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(4) The laying down of a mandatory target to ensure that gas-storage facilities are 90% full by 1 November (filling target), with a series of intermediate targets for each Member State in February, May, July and September of the year thereafter (filling trajectory), proved to be fundamental amidst the energy crisis sparked by the weaponisation of Russian gas supplies and invasion of Ukraine in both: (i) weathering the gas-supply shortages; and (ii) reducing market uncertainties and price volatility.	Amendment(4) The laying down of a mandatory target to ensure that gas-storage facilities are 90% full by 1 November (filling target), with a series of intermediate targets for each Member State in February, May, July and September of the following year (filling trajectory), proved to be fundamental during the energy crisis sparked by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and Russia's weaponisation of its gas supplies in both: (i) weathering the gas-supply shortages; and (ii) reducing market uncertainties and price volatility.

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Amendment 4

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(5) Despite the substantial improvement of the gas market situation compared to 2022-2023 period, the European gas market remains tight. More intense competition for global LNG supplies can increase Member States exposure to price volatility. The gas price development during the 2024/2025 winter may confirm the trend. In such situation, the role of gas storages remains paramount. Predictable filling trajectories increase transparency and prevent market distortion.	Amendment(5) Despite the substantial improvement of the gas market situation compared to the period 2022-2023, the European gas market remains tight and the geopolitical situation remains unclear. More intense competition for global LNG supplies can increase Member States exposure to price volatility. In such situation, the role of gas storages remains paramount.

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Amendment 5

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(6 a) Since 2022, the Union has substantially succeeded in making gas supplies more secure by increasing LNG imports from trustworthy global partners and is aiming to fully eliminate the Union’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels, building on the progress of REPowerEU. The Union has developed new regasification facilities and port terminals, while also establishing a liquid gas market that ensures strong resilience against potential disruptions in the remaining Russian pipeline supplies.

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Amendment 6

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(6 b) The changed global political environment has to be taken into account with regard to the reliability of the gas suppliers and gas supplying countries.

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Amendment 7

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(7) At the same time, the overall framework to meet this 1 November target must be flexible enough during the filling season to allow a swift reaction to constantly changing market conditions and in particular to take advantage of the best purchasing conditions.	Amendment(7) In the light of the European success to derisk its gas import structure, the overall framework to meet the Union’s need for natural gas must strike a balance between energy security and the return to market-based principles. It must thus be flexible enough during the filling season to allow a swift reaction to constantly changing market conditions and in particular to take advantage of the best purchasing conditions in order to bring down gas prices in Europe. It is therefore proposed to lower the filling target to 83%

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Amendment 8

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(8) The purpose of intermediary filling targets, agreed upon each year by the Member States, is to ensure that the mandatory 1 November target is met. However, these targets are indicative and should allow for storage filling in such a way that there is sufficient flexibility available for market participants throughout the year in accordance with Recommendation XXX.	Amendment(8) To enhance market stability and mitigate the risk of undue price volatility potentially triggered by intermediary filling targets, it is appropriate to provide increased flexibility for storage filling. Member States should therefore provide indicative filling plans on a yearly basis that could include where appropriate an indicative filling trajectory and should allow for storage filling in such a way that there is sufficient flexibility available for market participants throughout the year, taking into account Recommendation (2025)1481.

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Amendment 9

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(8 a) Member States should have the possibility to deviate by up to four percentage points from the filling target in the case of unfavourable market conditions, relating, inter alia, to factors such as supply and demand and competition, or of trading activities hindering cost-effective storage filling, that significantly limit the ability to ensure that the gas storages are filled in accordance with this Regulation.

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Amendment 10

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(8 b) Moreover, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts to amend for one filling season the level of the allowed deviation of four percentage points by increasing it by up to an additional four percentage points, in the case of persistent unfavourable market conditions.

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Amendment 11

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8 c (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(8 c) The cumulative effects of the flexibilities and derogations in this Regulation should not bring down the overall storage filling obligations under 75 %.

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Amendment 12

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(9) Commission’s assessment of the current energy-security framework has confirmed the positive impact of the storage-filling requirements on the security of gas supply and those positive effects should be preserved beyond 2025.	Amendment(9) The Commission’s assessment of the current energy-security framework has confirmed the positive impact of the storage-filling requirements on the security of gas supply and those positive effects should be preserved beyond 2025. Extending these measures would not only contribute to the continued safeguarding of supply security, but would also constitute a key instrument in the Union’s efforts to eliminate its dependence on imports of Russian gas.

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Amendment 13

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(9 a) At the same time this Regulation should respond to current and future changes in the natural gas markets and contribute to the strategic objective of bringing down energy prices and facilitate the gradual return towards market-based mechanisms for storage refilling.

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Amendment 14

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(9 b) In order to maintain the security of supply and the appropriate level of filling, the Commission should continuously monitor the market and explore ways that could help meet the filling target, for example using demand aggregation and joint purchasing mechanisms.

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Amendment 15

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(10) It is therefore necessary to extend by two years the relevant gas storage filling provisions that provide predictability and transparency as to the utilisation of gas-storage facilities across the Union.	Amendment(10) It is therefore necessary to extend by two years the relevant gas storage filling provisions that provide predictability and transparency as to the utilisation of gas-storage facilities across the Union while at the same time introducing some flexibility into this Regulation.

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Amendment 16

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(10 a) In line with the Commission’s commitment to better regulation and simplification, and reflecting the overall improvement in the Union’s energy security framework, the monitoring of compliance with this Regulation should place greater trust in the Member States’ administrative capacities. The supervisory burden on the Commission should be reduced accordingly, with a shift towards lighter-touch reporting obligations and streamlined procedures. This approach reinforces the principle of subsidiarity, avoids unnecessary administrative complexity, and is consistent with the Commission’s simplification efforts as outlined in its Work Programme 2025.

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Amendment 17

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 b (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(10 b) Regulation (EU)2017/1938 should be revised by the Commission in due time and before 2027 to be adapted to the evolving energy landscape and to reflect the future needs for gas storage. Among other issues, any amendments should address the limitations of the current definition of “protected customers”, the prevention of speculation on the gas markets and speculative activities that artificially inflate prices, the role of energy efficiency measures leading to verifiable gas demand reduction and how this could be used for further flexibilities by Member States and consider the framework under an evolving energy mix that will have an increased role of alternative sources to gas such as renewable energy sources, hydrogen together with the role of energy efficiency.

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Amendment 18

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionIn Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938, the fourth paragraph is replaced by the following:	AmendmentRegulation (EU) 2017/1938 is amended as follows:

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Amendment 19

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Article 2 – point 27

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(1) in Article 2, point 27 is deleted:
Text proposed by the Commission(27) ‘filling trajectory’ means a series of intermediate targets for the underground gas storage facilities of each Member State, as listed in Annex Ia for 2022 and, for the following years, set in accordance with Article 6a;	Amendmentdeleted

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Amendment 20

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Article 6a

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(2) Article 6a is replaced by the following:
Text proposed by the CommissionArticle 6a	AmendmentArticle 6a
Text proposed by the CommissionFilling targets and filling trajectories	AmendmentFilling target
Text proposed by the Commission1. Subject to paragraphs 2 to 5, Member States shall meet the following filling targets for the aggregated capacity of all underground gas storage facilities that are located on their territory and directly interconnected to a market area in their territory and for storage facilities listed in Annex Ib by 1 November each year:	Amendment1. Subject to paragraphs 2 to 5, Member States shall meet the filling target of 83% for the aggregated capacity of all underground gas storage facilities that are located on their territory and directly interconnected to a market area in their territory and for storage facilities listed in Annex Ib at any point in time between 1 October and 1 December each year.
Text proposed by the Commission(a) for 2022: 80 %;	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission(b) from 2023: 90 %.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the CommissionFor the purpose of complying with this paragraph, Member States shall take into account the objective of safeguarding the security of gas supply in the Union in accordance with Article 1.	AmendmentFor the purpose of complying with this paragraph, Member States shall take into account the objective of safeguarding the security of gas supply in the Union in accordance with Article 1.
Text proposed by the Commission2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the obligations of other Member States to fill the underground gas storage facilities concerned, the filling target for each Member State in which the underground gas storage facilities are located shall be reduced to a volume corresponding to 35 % of the average annual gas consumption over the preceding five years for that Member State.	Amendment2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the obligations of other Member States to fill the underground gas storage facilities concerned, the filling target for each Member State in which the underground gas storage facilities are located shall be reduced to a volume corresponding to 32,28 % of the average annual gas consumption over the preceding five years for that Member State.
Text proposed by the Commission3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the obligations of other Member States to fill the underground gas storage facilities concerned, the filling target for each Member State in which the underground gas storage facilities are located shall be reduced by the volume which was supplied to third countries during the reference period 2016 to 2021 if the average volume supplied was more than 15 TWh per year during the gas storage withdrawal period (October – April).	Amendment3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the obligations of other Member States to fill the underground gas storage facilities concerned, the filling target for each Member State in which the underground gas storage facilities are located shall be reduced by the volume which was supplied to third countries during the reference period 2016 to 2021 if the average volume supplied was more than 15 TWh per year during the gas storage withdrawal period (October – April).
Text proposed by the Commission4. For the underground gas storage facilities listed in Annex Ib, the filling targets pursuant to paragraph 1 and the filling trajectories pursuant to paragraph 7 shall apply. The details of the obligations of each Member State will be determined in a bilateral agreement in accordance with Annex Ib.	Amendment4. For the underground gas storage facilities listed in Annex Ib, the filling targets pursuant to paragraph 1 and the filling trajectories pursuant to paragraph 7 shall apply. The details of the obligations of each Member State will be determined in a bilateral agreement in accordance with Annex Ib.
Text proposed by the Commission5. A Member State may partially meet the filling target by counting the LNG physically stored and available in its LNG facilities if both of the following conditions are met:	Amendment5. A Member State may partially meet the filling target by counting the LNG physically stored and available in its LNG facilities if both of the following conditions are met:
Text proposed by the Commission(a) the gas system includes significant capacity of LNG storage, accounting annually for more than 4 % of the average national consumption over the preceding five years;	Amendment(a) the gas system includes significant capacity of LNG storage, accounting annually for more than 4 % of the average national consumption over the preceding five years;
Text proposed by the Commission(b) the Member State has imposed an obligation on gas suppliers to store minimum volumes of gas in underground gas storage facilities and/or LNG facilities in accordance with Article 6b(1), point (a).	Amendment(b) the Member State has imposed an obligation on gas suppliers to store minimum volumes of gas in underground gas storage facilities and/or LNG facilities in accordance with Article 6b(1), point(a).
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5a. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the obligation of other Member States to fill the underground gas storage facilities concerned, Member States may decide to deviate by up to four percentage points, from the filling target set out in paragraph 1 for each Member State if market conditions are unfavourable for filling underground gas storage facilities.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5b. In duly justified cases of persistent unfavourable market conditions, and provided that the security supply of the Union and the Member States is not undermined, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 to amend this Regulation by increasing the allowed deviation for Member States, as laid down in paragraph 5a by up to 4 percentage points.
Text proposed by the Commission	AmendmentIn its assessment, the Commission shall in particular take into account the level of storage filling in the Member States, global gas supply, ENTSOG’s seasonal supply outlook, and indications of market manipulation. It may also take into consideration Member State measures, such as the deployment of gas demand-reduction measures for gas that achieve equivalent gas reductions during the following withdrawal season.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5c. Member States referred to in paragraph 2 may under the same conditions as those provided for in paragraph 5a decide to deviate by up to 1,55 % below the volume set out in paragraph 2.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment5d. Before using any of the deviations provided for in paragraphs 5a and 5c, each Member State shall consult the Commission and provide without undue delay a justification for its decision. The Commission shall promptly inform the GCG about the cumulative effects of all deviations pursuant to paragraphs 5a and 5c and any directly affected Member States.
Text proposed by the Commission6. Member States shall take the necessary measures to meet the intermediate targets or to ensure that they are met as follows:	Amendment6. In order to meet the filling target, Member States shall take all necessary measures and strive to follow the filling plan defined in accordance to paragraph 7a.
Text proposed by the Commission(a) for 2022: as set out in Annex Ia; and	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission(b) from 2023: in accordance with paragraph 7.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission7. For 2023 and the following years, each Member State with underground gas storage facilities shall submit to the Commission, by 15 September of the previous year, a draft filling trajectory with intermediary targets for February, May, July and September, including technical information, for the underground gas storage facilities on its territory and directly interconnected to its market area in an aggregated form. The filling trajectory and the intermediate targets shall be based on the average filling rate during the preceding five years.	Amendment7. Member States with underground gas storage facilities shall submit to the Commission in due time an indicative filling plan for the whole calendar year to reach the yearly gas storage filling target set in paragraph 1. The plan shall include technical information for the underground gas storage facilities on its territory and shall be directly interconnected to its market area in an aggregated form.
Text proposed by the CommissionFor Member States for which the filling target is reduced to 35 % of their average annual gas consumption pursuant to paragraph 2, the intermediate targets of the filling trajectory shall be reduced accordingly.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the CommissionBased on the technical information provided by each Member State and taking into account the assessment of the GCG, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting the filling trajectory for each Member State. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18a(2). They shall be adopted by 15 November of the preceding year, where necessary and including where a Member State has submitted an updated draft filling trajectory. They shall be based on an assessment of the general security of gas supply situation and the development of gas demand and supply in the Union and individual Member States, and set in a manner that safeguards the security of gas supply, while avoiding unnecessary burdens on Member States, gas market participants, storage system operators or customers and not unduly distorting competition between storage facilities located in neighbouring Member States.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission8. Where, in any given year, a Member State is not able to meet its filling target by 1 November due to the specific technical characteristics of one or more underground gas storage facilities within its territory, such as exceptionally low injection rates, it shall be allowed to meet it by 1 December. The Member State shall inform the Commission by 1 November, providing reasons for the delay.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission9. The filling target shall not apply where and for as long as the Commission has declared a regional or Union emergency pursuant to Article 12 at the request, as the case may be, of one or more Member States that have declared a national emergency.	Amendment9. The filling target shall not apply where and for as long as the Commission has declared a regional or Union emergency pursuant to Article 12 at the request, as the case may be, of one or more Member States that have declared a national emergency.
Text proposed by the Commission10. The competent authority of each Member State shall continuously monitor compliance with the filling trajectory and shall report regularly to the GCG. If the filling level of a given Member State is more than five percentage points below the level of the filling trajectory, the competent authority shall, without delay, take effective measures to increase it. Member States shall inform the Commission and the GCG of the measures taken.	Amendment10. The competent authority of each Member State shall continuously monitor compliance with the filling target as set in the filling plan and shall report regularly and at least once per month to the Commission and the GCG. If it is foreseen that the target cannot be met, the competent authority shall, without delay, take effective measures to meet the target. Member States shall inform the Commission and the GCG of the measures taken.
Text proposed by the Commission11. In the event of a substantial and sustained deviation by a Member State from the filling trajectory, which compromises the meeting of the filling target or in the event of a deviation from the filling target, the Commission shall, after consulting the GCG and the Member States concerned, issue a recommendation to that Member State or to the other Member States concerned regarding measures to be taken immediately.	Amendment11. In the event of a substantial and sustained deviation by a Member State from the filling plan, which compromises the meeting of the filling target or in the event of a deviation from the filling target, the Commission shall, where appropriate, after consulting the GCG and the Member States concerned, issue a recommendation to that Member State or to the other Member States concerned regarding measures to be taken immediately to remedy the deviation or to minimize the impact on the security of supply, considering inter alia possible unfavourable market conditions. and specificities of Member States, such as the technical characteristics and size of the underground gas storage facilities in relation to the domestic gas consumption, the declining importance of the underground low calorific gas storage facilities for the security of gas supply, and existing LNG storage capacity.
Text proposed by the CommissionWhere the deviation is not significantly reduced within one month of receipt of the Commission’s recommendation, the Commission shall, after consulting the GCG and the Member State concerned, take a decision as a measure of last resort to require the Member State concerned to take measures that effectively remedy the deviation, including, where appropriate, one or more of the measures provided for in Article 6b(1), or any other measure to ensure that the filling target pursuant to this Article is met.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the CommissionIn deciding which measures to take pursuant to the second subparagraph, the Commission shall take into account the specific situation of the Member States concerned, such as the size of the underground gas storage facilities in relation to the domestic gas consumption, the importance of the underground gas storage facilities for the security of gas supply in the region and any existing LNG storage facilities.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the CommissionAny measures taken by the Commission to address deviations from the filling trajectory or the filling target for 2022 shall take into account the short timeframe for the implementation of this Article at national level, which may have contributed to the deviation from the filling trajectory or the filling target for 2022.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the CommissionThe Commission shall ensure that the measures taken pursuant to this paragraph do not:	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission(a) go beyond what is necessary to safeguard the security of gas supply;	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission(b) place a disproportionate burden on Member States, gas market participants, storage system operators or customers.	Amendmentdeleted
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment11a. When the filling target of a Member State has not be reached endangering the security of supply of the Union, Commission shall adopt an implementing act setting a filling plan for that Member State for the year after, based on the technical information provided by each Member State and taking into account the assessment of the GCG, That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18a(2). They shall be based on an assessment of the general security of gas supply situation and the development of gas demand and supply in the Union and individual Member States with the aim to safeguard the security of gas supply.

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Amendment 21

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Article 6b

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

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Amendment 22

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Article 6c

Regulation (EU) 2107/1938

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Amendment 23

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Article 6d

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(5) Article 6d is replaced by the following:
Text proposed by the CommissionArticle 6d	AmendmentArticle 6d
Text proposed by the CommissionMonitoring and enforcement	AmendmentMonitoring and enforcement
Text proposed by the Commission1. Storage system operators shall report the filling level to the competent authority in each Member State where the underground gas storage facilities concerned are located and, if applicable, to an entity designated by that Member State (the ‘designated entity’) as follows:	Amendment1. Storage system operators shall report the filling level to the competent authority in each Member State where the underground gas storage facilities concerned are located and, if applicable, to an entity designated by that Member State (the ‘designated entity’) as set pursuant to Article 6a.
Text proposed by the Commission(a) for 2022: on each of the intermediate targets set out in Annex Ia; and
Text proposed by the Commission(b) from 2023: as set pursuant to Article 6a(7).
Text proposed by the Commission2. The competent authority and, if applicable, the designated entity of each Member State shall monitor the filling levels of the underground gas storage facilities on their territory at the end of each month and report the results to the Commission without undue delay.	Amendment2. The competent authority and, if applicable, the designated entity of each Member State shall monitor the filling levels of the underground gas storage facilities on their territory at the end of each month and report monthly the results to the Commission without any delay. The competent authority shall also include information on the share of Russian gas being stored in that Member State, where available.
Text proposed by the CommissionThe Commission may, where appropriate, invite the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to assist with such monitoring.	AmendmentThe Commission may, where appropriate, invite the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to assist with such monitoring.
Text proposed by the Commission3. Based on the information provided by the competent authority and, if applicable, the designated entity of each Member State, the Commission shall report regularly to the GCG.	Amendment3. Based on the information provided by the competent authority and, if applicable, the designated entity of each Member State, the Commission shall report regularly to the GCG.
Text proposed by the Commission4. The GCG shall assist the Commission in the monitoring of the filling trajectories and the filling targets, and shall develop guidance for the Commission on adequate measures to ensure compliance in the event that Member States deviate from the filling trajectories or do not meet the filling targets.	Amendment4. The GCG shall assist the Commission in the monitoring of the filling target, and shall develop guidance for the Commission on adequate measures to ensure better alignment in the event that Member States filling rates compromise the achievement of the filling target, or to ensure compliance with the filling target.
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment4a. Where appropriate, the Commission shall implement measures helping Member States to achieve the filling target, including measures to encourage participation in joint purchasing via the Aggregate EU platform.
Text proposed by the Commission5. Member States shall take the necessary measures to meet the filling trajectories and the filling targets and to enforce upon market participants the storage obligations which are required to meet them, including by imposing sufficiently deterrent sanctions and fines on those market participants.	Amendment5. Member States and, where appropriate, the Commission shall take the necessary measures to meet the filling target and to enforce upon market participants the storage obligations. These measures may include sufficiently deterrent sanctions and fines, such as adequate financial penalties.
Text proposed by the CommissionMember States shall inform the Commission without delay of the enforcement measures taken pursuant to this paragraph.
Text proposed by the Commission6. Where commercially sensitive information is to be exchanged, the Commission may convene meetings of the GCG that are restricted to itself and Member States.	Amendment6. Where commercially sensitive information is to be exchanged, the Commission may convene meetings of the GCG that are restricted to itself and Member States.
Text proposed by the Commission7. Any information exchanged shall be limited to that which is necessary for the purpose of monitoring compliance with this Regulation.	Amendment7. Any information exchanged shall be limited to that which is necessary for the purpose of monitoring compliance with this Regulation.
Text proposed by the CommissionThe Commission, the national regulatory authorities and the Member States shall preserve the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information received for the purposes of carrying out their obligations.	AmendmentThe Commission, the national regulatory authorities and the Member States shall preserve the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information received for the purposes of carrying out their obligations.

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Amendment 24

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Article 17a

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(6) Article 17a is replaced by the following:
Text proposed by the CommissionArticle 17a	AmendmentArticle 17a
Text proposed by the CommissionCommission reporting	AmendmentCommission reporting
Text proposed by the Commission1. By 28 February 2023 and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit reports to the European Parliament and to the Council, containing:	Amendment1. By 28 February 2023 and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit reports to the European Parliament and to the Council, containing:
Text proposed by the Commission(a) an overview of the measures taken by Member States to fulfil the storage obligations;	Amendment(a) an overview of the measures taken by Member States to fulfil the storage obligations;
Text proposed by the Commission(b) an overview of the time needed for the certification procedure set out in Article 3a of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009;	Amendment(b) an overview of the time needed for the certification procedure set out in Article 3a of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009;
Text proposed by the Commission(c) an overview of the measures requested by the Commission in order to ensure compliance with the filling trajectories and the filling targets;	Amendment(c) an overview of the measures requested by the Commission in order to ensure compliance with the filling trajectories and the filling targets;
Text proposed by the Commission(d) an analysis of the potential effects of this Regulation on gas prices and potential gas savings in relation to Article 6b(4).	Amendment(d) an analysis of the potential effects of this Regulation on gas prices and potential gas savings in relation to Article 6b(4);
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(da) the information about the share of Russian gas stored in the EU storages, provided by Member States in accordance with Article 6d(2).

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Amendment 25

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Article 22

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(7) Article 22 is replaced by the following:
Text proposed by the CommissionArticle 22	AmendmentArticle 22
Text proposed by the CommissionEntry into force	AmendmentEntry into force
Text proposed by the CommissionThis Regulation shall enter into force on the fourth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.	AmendmentThis Regulation shall enter into force on the fourth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Text proposed by the CommissionIt shall apply from 1 November 2017.	AmendmentIt shall apply from 1 November 2017.
Text proposed by the CommissionHowever, Article 13(1) to (6), the first and second subparagraphs of Article 13(8), and Article 13(14) and (15) shall apply from 1 December 2018.	AmendmentHowever, Article 13(1) to (6), the first and second subparagraphs of Article 13(8), and Article 13(14) and (15) shall apply from 1 December 2018.
Text proposed by the CommissionArticle 2, points (27) to (31), Articles 6a to 6d, Article 16(3), Article 17a, Article 18a, Article 20(4), and Annexes Ia and Ib shall apply until 31 December 2025.	AmendmentArticle 2, points (27) to (31), Articles 6a to 6d, Article 16(3), Article 17a, Article 18a, Article 20(4), and Annex Ib shall apply until 31 December 2027.
Text proposed by the CommissionThis Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

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Amendment 26

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Annex Ia

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(8) Annex Ia is deleted.

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Amendment 27

Borys Budka

Compromise amendment replacing Amendment(s): x

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionThis Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.	AmendmentThis Regulation shall enter into force and shall apply on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(3) Article 6b is replaced by the following:
Text proposed by the CommissionArticle 6b	AmendmentArticle 6b
Text proposed by the CommissionImplementation of filling targets	AmendmentImplementation of filling target
Text proposed by the Commission1. Member States shall take all necessary measures, including providing for financial incentives or compensation to market participants, to meet the filling targets set pursuant to Article 6a. When ensuring that the filling targets are met, Member States shall prioritise, where possible, market-based measures.	Amendment1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to meet the filling target set pursuant to Article 6a. When ensuring that the filling target is met, Member States shall prioritise, where possible, market-based measures.
Text proposed by the CommissionTo the extent that any of the measures provided for in this Article are duties and powers of the national regulatory authority pursuant to Article 41 of Directive 2009/73/EC, the national regulatory authorities shall be responsible for taking those measures.	AmendmentTo the extent that any of the measures provided for in this Article are duties and powers of the national regulatory authority pursuant to Article 41 of Directive 2009/73/EC, the national regulatory authorities shall be responsible for taking those measures.
Text proposed by the CommissionMeasures taken pursuant to this paragraph may, in particular, include:	AmendmentMeasures taken pursuant to this paragraph may, in particular, include:
Text proposed by the Commission(a) requiring gas suppliers to store minimum volumes of gas in storage facilities, including in underground gas storage facilities and/or in LNG storage facilities, those volumes to be determined on the basis of the amount of gas supplied by gas suppliers to protected customers;	Amendment(a) requiring gas suppliers to store minimum volumes of gas in storage facilities, including in underground gas storage facilities and/or in LNG storage facilities, those volumes to be determined on the basis of the amount of gas supplied by gas suppliers to protected customers;
Text proposed by the Commission(b) requiring storage system operators to tender their capacities to market participants;	Amendment(b) requiring storage system operators to tender their capacities to market participants;
Text proposed by the Commission(c) requiring transmission system operators or entities designated by the Member State to purchase and manage balancing stock exclusively for carrying out their functions as transmission system operators and, where necessary, imposing an obligation on other designated entities for the purpose of safeguarding the security of gas supply in the case of an emergency as referred to in Article 11(1), point (c);	Amendment(c) requiring transmission system operators or entities designated by the Member State to purchase and manage balancing stock exclusively for carrying out their functions as transmission system operators and, where necessary, imposing an obligation on other designated entities for the purpose of safeguarding the security of gas supply in the case of an emergency as referred to in Article 11(1), point (c);
Text proposed by the Commission(d) using coordinated instruments, such as platforms for the purchase of LNG, with other Member States to maximise the utilisation of LNG and to reduce infrastructure and regulatory barriers to the shared use of LNG to fill underground gas storage facilities;	Amendment(d) using coordinated instruments, such as platforms for the purchase of LNG, with other Member States to maximise the utilisation of LNG and to reduce infrastructure and regulatory barriers to the shared use of LNG to fill underground gas storage facilities;
Text proposed by the Commission(e) using voluntary mechanisms for the joint procurement of natural gas, regarding the application of which the Commission may, if necessary, issue guidance by 1 August 2022;	Amendment(e) using voluntary mechanisms for the joint procurement of natural gas, regarding the application of which the Commission may, if necessary, issue guidance by 1 August 2022;
Text proposed by the Commission(f) providing financial incentives for market participants, including for storage system operators, such as contracts for difference, or providing compensation to market participants for the shortfall in revenues or for costs incurred by them as a result of obligations on market participants, including storage system operators which cannot be covered by revenue;	Amendment(f) providing financial incentives for market participants, including for storage system operators, such as contracts for difference, or providing compensation to market participants for the shortfall in revenues or for costs incurred by them as a result of obligations on market participants, including storage system operators which cannot be covered by revenue;
Text proposed by the Commission(g) requiring storage capacity holders to use or release unused booked capacities, while still obliging the storage capacity holder not using the storage capacity to pay the agreed price for the whole term of the storage contract;	Amendment(g) requiring storage capacity holders to use or release unused booked capacities, while still obliging the storage capacity holder not using the storage capacity to pay the agreed price for the whole term of the storage contract;
Text proposed by the Commission(h) adopting effective instruments for the purchase and management of strategic storage by public or private entities, provided that such instruments do not distort competition or the proper functioning of the internal market;	Amendment(h) adopting effective instruments for the purchase and management of strategic storage by public or private entities, provided that such instruments do not distort competition or the proper functioning of the internal market;
Text proposed by the Commission(i) appointing a dedicated entity tasked with meeting the filling target in the event that the filling target would not otherwise be met;	Amendment(i) appointing a dedicated entity tasked with meeting the filling target in the event that the filling target would not otherwise be met;
Text proposed by the Commission(j) providing discounts on storage tariffs;	Amendment(j) providing discounts on storage tariffs;
Text proposed by the Commission(k) collecting the revenues needed to recover the capital and operational expenditures related to regulated storage facilities as storage tariffs and as a dedicated charge incorporated into transmission tariffs collected only from exit points to final customers located within the same Member States, provided that revenues collected through tariffs are not larger than the allowed revenues.	Amendment(k) collecting the revenues needed to recoverthe capital and operational expenditures related to regulated storage facilities as storage tariffs and as a dedicated charge incorporated into transmission tariffs collected only from exit points to final customers located within the same Member States, provided that revenues collected through tariffs are not larger than the allowed revenues.
Text proposed by the Commission2. The measures taken by the Member States pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be limited to what is necessary to meet the filling trajectories and filling targets. They shall be clearly defined, transparent, proportionate, non-discriminatory and verifiable. They shall not unduly distort competition or the proper functioning of the internal market in gas or endanger the security of gas supply of other Member States or of the Union.	Amendment2. The measures taken by the Member States pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be limited to what is necessary to meet the filling target. They shall be clearly defined, transparent, proportionate, non-discriminatory and verifiable. They shall not unduly distort competition or the proper functioning of the internal market in gas, unduly increase energy costs or endanger the security of gas supply of other Member States or of the Union. Member States shall inform the Commission and the GCG of any such measures.
Text proposed by the Commission3. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure the use of the existing infrastructure at national and regional level for the benefit of the security of gas supply in an efficient way. Those measures shall under no circumstances block or restrict the cross-border use of storage facilities or LNG facilities and shall not limit cross-border transmission capacities allocated in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/459 ( 3 ).	Amendment3. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure the use of the existing infrastructure at national and regional level for the benefit of the security of gas supply in an efficient way. Those measures shall under no circumstances block or restrict the cross-border use of storage facilities or LNG facilities and shall not limit cross-border transmission capacities allocated in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/459 ( 3 ).
Text proposed by the Commission4. When taking measures pursuant to this Article, Member States shall apply the energy efficiency first principle, while still achieving the objectives of their respective measures, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 4 ).	Amendment4. When taking measures pursuant to this Article, Member States shall apply the energy efficiency first principle, while still achieving the objectives of their respective measures, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 4 ).

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment(4) Article 6c is replaced by the following:
Text proposed by the CommissionArticle 6c	AmendmentArticle 6c
Text proposed by the CommissionStorage arrangements and burden-sharing mechanism	AmendmentStorage arrangements and burden-sharing mechanism
Text proposed by the Commission1. A Member State without underground gas storage facilities shall ensure that market participants within that Member State have in place arrangements with underground storage system operators or other market participants in Member States with underground gas storage facilities. Those arrangements shall provide for the use, by 1 November, of storage volumes corresponding to at least 15 % of the average annual gas consumption over the preceding five years of the Member State without underground gas storage facilities. However, where cross-border transmission capacity or other technical limitations prevent a Member State without underground gas storage facilities from fully using 15 % of those storage volumes, that Member State shall store only those volumes that are technically possible.	Amendment1. A Member State without underground gas storage facilities shall ensure that market participants within that Member State have in place arrangements with underground storage system operators or other market participants in Member States with underground gas storage facilities. Those arrangements shall provide for the use, by 1 December, of storage volumes corresponding to at least 15 % of the average annual gas consumption over the preceding five years of the Member State without underground gas storage facilities. However, where cross-border transmission capacity or other technical limitations prevent a Member State without underground gas storage facilities from fully using 15 % of those storage volumes, that Member State shall store only those volumes that are technically possible.
Text proposed by the CommissionIn the event that technical limitations do not allow a Member State to comply with the obligation laid down in the first subparagraph, and that Member State has in place an obligation to store other fuels to replace gas, the obligation laid down in the first subparagraph may exceptionally be met by an equivalent obligation to store fuels other than gas. The technical limitations and the equivalence of the measure shall be demonstrated by the Member State concerned.	AmendmentIn the event that technical limitations do not allow a Member State to comply with the obligation laid down in the first subparagraph, and that Member State has in place an obligation to store other fuels to replace gas, the obligation laid down in the first subparagraph may exceptionally be met by an equivalent obligation to store fuels other than gas. The technical limitations and the equivalence of the measure shall be demonstrated by the Member State concerned.
Text proposed by the Commission2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a Member State without underground gas storage facilities may develop a burden-sharing mechanism with one or more Member States with underground gas storage facilities (burden-sharing mechanism).	Amendment2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a Member State without underground gas storage facilities may develop a burden-sharing mechanism with one or more Member States with underground gas storage facilities (burden-sharing mechanism).
Text proposed by the CommissionThe burden-sharing mechanism shall be based on the relevant data from the latest risk assessment pursuant to Article 7 and shall take into account all of the following parameters:	AmendmentThe burden-sharing mechanism shall be based on the relevant data from the latest risk assessment pursuant to Article 7 and shall take into account all of the following parameters:
Text proposed by the Commission(a) the cost of financial support for meeting the filling target, exclusive of the costs of meeting any strategic storage obligations;	Amendment(a) the cost of financial support for meeting the filling target, exclusive of the costs of meeting any strategic storage obligations;
Text proposed by the Commission(b) the gas volumes needed to meet the demand of protected customers in accordance with Article 6(1);	Amendment(b) the gas volumes needed to meet the demand of protected customers in accordance with Article 6(1);
Text proposed by the Commission(c) any technical limitations, including the available underground storage capacity, technical cross-border transmission capacity and withdrawal rates.	Amendment(c) any technical limitations, including the available underground storage capacity, technical cross-border transmission capacity and withdrawal rates.
Text proposed by the CommissionMember States shall notify the burden-sharing mechanism to the Commission by 2 September 2022. In the absence of an agreement on a burden sharing mechanism by that date, Member States without underground gas storage facilities shall demonstrate that they comply with paragraph 1 and shall notify the Commission accordingly.	AmendmentMember States without underground gas storage facilities shall demonstrate that they comply with paragraph 1 and shall notify the Commission accordingly.
Text proposed by the Commission3. As a transitional measure, Member States without underground gas storage facilities, but which have underground gas storage facilities included in the last list of projects of common interest referred to in Regulation (EU) 2022/869 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 5 ) may partially comply with paragraph 1 by counting LNG stocks in existing floating storage units, until their underground gas storage facilities are in operation.	Amendment3. As a transitional measure, Member States without underground gas storage facilities, but which have underground gas storage facilities included in the last list of projects of common interest referred to in Regulation (EU) 2022/869 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 5 ) may partially comply with paragraph 1 by counting LNG stocks in existing floating storage units, until their underground gas storage facilities are in operation.
Text proposed by the Commission4. Member States without underground gas storage facilities may provide incentives or financial compensation to market participants or transmission system operators, as relevant, for the shortfall in revenues, or for costs incurred by them, as a result of their compliance with their storage obligations pursuant to this Article, where such a shortfall or such costs cannot be covered by revenue, in order to ensure compliance with their obligation to store gas in other Member States pursuant to paragraph 1 or the implementation of the burden-sharing mechanism. If the incentive or financial compensation is financed through a levy, that levy shall not be applied to cross-border interconnection points.	Amendment4. Member States without underground gas storage facilities may provide incentives or financial compensation to market participants or transmission system operators, as relevant, for the shortfall in revenues, or for costs incurred by them, as a result of their compliance with their storage obligations pursuant to this Article, where such a shortfall or such costs cannot be covered by revenue, in order to ensure compliance with their obligation to store gas in other Member States pursuant to paragraph 1 or the implementation of the burden-sharing mechanism. If the incentive or financial compensation is financed through a levy, that levy shall not be applied to cross-border interconnection points.
Text proposed by the Commission5. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where a Member State has underground gas storage facilities located on its territory and the aggregated capacity of those facilities is larger than the annual gas consumption of that Member State, the Member States without underground gas storage facilities that have access to those facilities shall either:	Amendment5. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where a Member State has underground gas storage facilities located on its territory and the aggregated capacity of those facilities is larger than the annual gas consumption of that Member State, the Member States without underground gas storage facilities that have access to those facilities shall either:
Text proposed by the Commission(a) ensure that by 1 November storage volumes correspond at least to the average usage of the storage capacity over the preceding five years, determined, inter alia, by taking into account the flows during withdrawal season over the preceding five years from the Member States where the storage facilities are located; or	Amendment(a) ensure that by 1 December storage volumes correspond at least to the average usage of the storage capacity over the preceding five years, determined, inter alia, by taking into account the flows during withdrawal season over the preceding five years from the Member States where the storage facilities are located; or
Text proposed by the Commission(b) demonstrate that storage capacity equivalent to the volume covered by the obligation under point (a) has been booked.	Amendment(b) demonstrate that storage capacity equivalent to the volume covered by the obligation under point (a) has been booked.
Text proposed by the CommissionIf the Member State without underground gas storage facilities can demonstrate that storage capacity equivalent to the volume covered by the obligation under point (a) of the first subparagraph has been booked, paragraph 1 shall apply.	AmendmentIf the Member State without underground gas storage facilities can demonstrate that storage capacity equivalent to the volume covered by the obligation under point (a) of the first subparagraph has been booked, paragraph 1 shall apply.
Text proposed by the CommissionThe obligation under this paragraph shall be limited to 15 % of the average annual gas consumption over the preceding five years in the Member State concerned.	AmendmentThe obligation under this paragraph shall be limited to 1 % of the average annual gas consumption over the preceding five years in the Member State concerned.
Text proposed by the Commission6. Unless otherwise specified in Annex Ib, in the case of underground gas storage facilities located in one Member State that are not covered by paragraph 5 but that are directly connected to the market area of another Member State, that other Member State shall ensure that by 1 November storage volumes correspond to at least the average of the storage capacity booked at the relevant cross-border point over the preceding five years.	Amendment6. Unless otherwise specified in Annex Ib, in the case of underground gas storage facilities located in one Member State that are not covered by paragraph 5 but that are directly connected to the market area of another Member State, that other Member State shall ensure that between 1 October and 1 December storage volumes correspond to at least the average of the storage capacity booked at the relevant cross-border point over the preceding five years.