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Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EU) 2019/942, (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2024/1789 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2022/869
Document ITRE-AM-788922 · COM(2025)1006 – 2025/0399(COD)
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Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas, François-Xavier Bellamy, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn
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| (69) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to have externalities that might not be fully captured in, and recovered through, the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That framework should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for the large scale integration of renewable energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects, which are either likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State or which promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy, which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies. | (69) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to have externalities that might not be fully captured in, and recovered through, the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That framework should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for the large scale integration of renewable energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects, which are either likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State or which promise higher benefits for the Union. Grid connection and related transmission infrastructure for nuclear installations, including advanced nuclear technologies, which similarly entails anticipatory investment risks and capital intensity of cross-border relevance, should equally benefit from a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework providing long-term incentives commensurate with the specific risk profile of such projects. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy, which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies. |
Ensures a technology-neutral and consistent application of investment incentives by recognising that grid connection infrastructure for nuclear installations entails similar risk profiles to other strategic energy infrastructure projects. Given their capital intensity, long lead times and cross-border relevance, such projects require stable and predictable regulatory frameworks to enable financing. Including them avoids distortions in investment signals and supports security of supply and decarbonisation objectives.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (69) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to have externalities that might not be fully captured in, and recovered through, the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That framework should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for the large scale integration of renewable energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects, which are either likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State or which promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy, which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies. | (69) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to have externalities that might not be fully captured in, and recovered through, the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. Such incentives should be specifically designed to attract private institutional capital by providing revenue certainty and de-risking mechanisms. That framework should apply in particular to cross-border projects, grid enhancing technologies allowing for the large scale integration of renewable and low carbon, including nuclear, energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects, which are either likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State or which promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy, which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies. |
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| (69) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to have externalities that might not be fully captured in, and recovered through, the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That framework should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for the large scale integration of renewable energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects, which are either likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State or which promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy, which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies. | (69) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to have externalities that might not be fully captured in, and recovered through, the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That framework should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for the large scale integration of renewable and other fossil fuel free energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects, which are either likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State or which promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy, which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies. |
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| (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. | (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. Financing hydrogen infrastructure is challenging, notably due to the anticipatory nature of hydrogen network development and its strong dependence on implementation of EU and member states decarbonisation policies. The grid has to be build today for demand that will progressively emerge as the EU continues to decarbonise. However, this raises the difficulty of ensuring de-risking mechanisms for the infrastructure build-up and non-prohibitive network charges during the early phase of the hydrogen market. Payments at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee should be available in a consistent manner throughout the European Union for the benefit of the European cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects. For the purpose of establishment of this mechanism at the EU level, an implementing act of the EU Commission setting, inter alia, the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying in particular the eligibility criteria and conditions for the support of the hydrogen infrastructure projects should be issued within [12 months after the adoption of this regulation] to give legal certainty to the project promoters of the hydrogen infrastructure projects. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda
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| (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. | (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. Financing hydrogen infrastructure is challenging, notably due to the anticipatory nature of hydrogen network development and its strong dependence on implementation of EU and member states decarbonisation policies – building the grid today for demand that will progressively emerge as the EU continues to decarbonise. This in turn raises the difficulty of ensuring de-risking mechanisms for the infrastructure build-up and non-prohibitive network charges during the early phase of the hydrogen market. Payments at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee should be available in a consistent manner throughout the European Union for the benefit of the European cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects. For the purpose of establishment of this mechanism at the EU level, an implementing act of the EU Commission setting, inter alia, the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying in particular the eligibility criteria and conditions for the support of the hydrogen infrastructure projects should be issued within [12 months after the adoption of this regulation] to give legal certainty to the project promoters of the hydrogen infrastructure projects. |
We believe that these additions are critical to allow the timely development and deployment of adequate derisking mechanisms for cross-border hydrogen infrastructure. Such clarity will also send positive signals to project promoters, reassuring them to advance projects from the drawing board toward FID so that cross-border hydrogen pipeline networks can be ready when required in the early 2030s.
Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas, François-Xavier Bellamy
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| (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. | (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. |
| Financing hydrogen infrastructure is challenging, notably due to the anticipatory nature of hydrogen network development – building the grid today for demand that will progressively emerge as the EU continues to decarbonise. This in turn raises the difficulty of ensuring de-risking mechanisms for the infrastructure build-up and non-prohibitive network charges during the early phase of the hydrogen market. Payments at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee should be available in a consistent manner throughout the European Union for the benefit of the European cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects. For the purpose of establishment of this mechanism at the EU level, an implementing act of the EU Commission setting, inter alia, the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying in particular the eligibility criteria and conditions for the support of the hydrogen infrastructure projects should be issued within [12 months after the adoption of this regulation] to give legal certainty to the project promoters of the hydrogen infrastructure projects. |
It is proposed to add an EU guarantee solution as an effective de-risking mechanism on EU level to unlock financing for dedicated cross-border infrastructure. Such EU guarantee could be designed in the form of payments supported by an EU guarantee that allows hydrogen transmission network operators to close the gap between allowed and actual revenues while facilitating non-prohibitive network tariffs. The guaranteed payments would be similar to a national Inter-Temporal Cost Allocation and State Guarantee but operated at EU level.
Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Mélanie Disdier, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
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| (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. | (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. Financing hydrogen infrastructure is challenging, notably due to the anticipatory nature of hydrogen network development and its strong dependence on implementation of EU and member states decarbonisation policies – building the grid today for demand that will progressively emerge as the EU continues to decarbonise. This in turn raises the difficulty of ensuring de-risking mechanisms for the infrastructure build-up and non-prohibitive network charges during the early phase of the hydrogen market. |
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| (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. | (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. Financing hydrogen infrastructure is challenging, notably due to the anticipatory nature of hydrogen network development and its strong dependence on implementation of EU and member states decarbonisation policies – building the grid today for demand that will progressively emerge as the EU continues to decarbonise. This in turn raises the difficulty of ensuring de-risking mechanisms for the infrastructure build-up and non-prohibitive network charges during the early phase of the hydrogen market |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. | (70) Regulation (EU) 2022/869 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of Union significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation and budgetary constraints, targeted support should continue under the multiannual financial framework, also with a view to de-risking projects and crowding in private investment, in order to maximise the impact of public funding and its benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. To achieve this, Union financial assistance should act as a catalyst for the mobilization of private capital. By fostering long-term industrial partnerships and framework agreements, public funding can provide the necessary market volume and visibility to encourage private institutional investment in European grid manufacturing, thereby ensuring system resilience while keeping the direct budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum. |
Public funding must act as a "multiplier". This amendment emphasizes that EU financial assistance should leverage private investment by fostering long-term industrial partnerships. Providing manufacturers (OEMs) with market volume visibility through framework agreements allows them to scale up European production capacity. This reduces unit costs for TSOs and ensures that EU tax euros support a resilient, domestic industrial base rather than one-off, volatile procurement cycles.
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| (70 a) Financing hydrogen infrastructure shall take account of the anticipatory nature of hydrogen network development and its dependence on the implementation of Union and Member State decarbonisation policies. In order to support the timely development of European cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects, de-risking mechanisms shall be made available at Union level, including payments backed by a Union guarantee, with a view to ensuring non-prohibitive network charges during the early phase of the hydrogen market. For the purpose of establishing such a Union-level mechanism, the Commission shall adopt an implementing act within 12 months of the entry into force of this Regulation. That implementing act shall set out, inter alia, the budgetary envelope of the instrument, as well as the eligibility criteria and conditions for support for hydrogen infrastructure projects, in order to provide legal certainty to project promoters. |
The amendment highlights the unique challenges of developing a nascent European hydrogen market and anticipatory cross-border infrastructure. It aligns recital 70a with Article 21 by stressing the need for dedicated EU-level derisking schemes and an implementing act to support their development and deployment.
Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas, François-Xavier Bellamy, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn
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| (70 a) Nuclear energy infrastructure projects also of cross-border relevance, including grid connections for advanced nuclear installations, should be considered eligible for such targeted support where they contribute to the Union's energy security and decarbonisation objectives, given the significant capital requirements and long investment horizons characterising this technology category. |
Current support frameworks risk overlooking infrastructure that delivers system-wide benefits including faster pace of reaching EU climate goals but faces structural financing barriers. Nuclear-related grid connections are highly capital-intensive and require early and anticipatory investment.
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| (71) Projects of common interest should be eligible for Union financial assistance for studies and, under certain conditions, for works pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 in the form of grants or innovative financial instruments to ensure that tailor-made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions. It is important to avoid any distortion of competition, in particular between projects contributing to the achievement of the same Union priority corridor. Such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with other Union funds available for financing smart energy distribution networks, and with the Union renewable energy financing mechanism established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129432 . | (71) Projects of common interest should be eligible for Union financial assistance pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 in the form of grants for studies or innovative financial instruments to ensure that tailor-made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions. In order to adderess the cross-border capacity needs of electricity infrastructure, which according to the Agency will amount to 66 GW by 2030, of which 32 GW currently remain unaddressed30a. and to promote the smart, highly-efficient and fully renewables-based electrification of the Union’s economy, only projects of common interest in electricity should be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works pursuant to that Regulation. It is important to avoid any distortion of competition, in particular between projects contributing to the achievement of the same Union priority corridor. Such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with other Union funds available for financing smart energy distribution networks, and with the Union renewable energy financing mechanism established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129431. |
| 30a ACER: Electricity infrastructure development to support a competitive and sustainable energy system, 2024 Monitoring Report, https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Publications/ACER_2024_Monitoring_Electricity_Infrastructure.pdf. | |
| 31 Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (OJ L 249, 14.7.2021, p. 38, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1153/oj). | 31 Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (OJ L 249, 14.7.2021, p. 38, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1153/oj). |
| 32 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2020/1294/oj). |
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| (72 a) Internal grid reinforcements may be included in projects of common interest where they are necessary to enable, integrate or increase the capacity of a cross-border interconnection. However, Union financial assistance for such internal reinforcements should be granted only after the cross-border interconnection to which they are functionally linked has been commissioned, thereby ensuring that Union funding is effectively directed towards infrastructure delivering the intended cross-border benefits. |
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| (74) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available under the same conditions as for projects of common interest where they contribute to the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives and where the decarbonisation objectives of the third country are consistent with the Paris Agreement. | (74) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available under the same conditions as for projects of common interest where the assessment of their impact is positive, the costs are within an admissible limit and the benefits are maximised, and the projects concerned contribute to the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives and where the decarbonisation objectives of the third country are consistent with the Paris Agreement. |
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| (74) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available under the same conditions as for projects of common interest where they contribute to the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives and where the decarbonisation objectives of the third country are consistent with the Paris Agreement. | (74) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available under the same conditions as for projects of common interest where they contribute to the Union’s overall energy policy objectives and where the decarbonisation objectives and implementation measures of the third country are compatible with those of the Union. |
Anna Stürgkh, Emma Wiesner, Sigrid Friis, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Barry Andrews, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis, Martin Hojsík
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| (74 a) Distribution grids play a major role for the energy transition. 40% of the Union's distribution grid is more than 40 years old and need to be upgraded. Investments of EUR 730 billion for distribution grids by 2040 are needed1a to enable the integration of new, clean, low-marginal-cost generation projects that reducing wholesale electricity prices. The National and Regional Partnership Plans can reinforce the energy infrastructure investments provided by CEF, for instance through investment in energy assets that do not have a cross-border nature but are equally important for the energy transition. | |
| 1a European Commission / Trinomics final report: Investment needs of European energy infrastructure to enable a decarbonised economy, 2025 (https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/864c619c-e386-11ef-be2a-01aa75ed71a1/language-en?WT.mc_id=Searchresult&WT.ria_c=153343&WT.ria_f=8810&WT.ria_ev=search&WT.URL=https%3A%2F%2Fenergy.ec.europa.eu%2F). |
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| (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable access to the trans-European energy networks in order to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. | (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable access to the trans-European energy networks in order to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Particular attention should be paid to outermost regions within the meaning of Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and islands, which benefit less from cross-border infrastructure instruments and therefore rely more heavily on cohesion policy funding for essential energy investments, potentially at the expense of other priorities. Enhanced synergies between CEF and cohesion policy instruments, including National and Regional Partnership Plans, should therefore be ensured. |
Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas, François-Xavier Bellamy, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn
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| (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable access to the trans-European energy networks in order to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. | (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable access to the trans-European energy networks in order to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. In pursuing that objective, the Union should apply the principle of technological neutrality, ensuring that all net-zero and low-carbon energy solutions, including nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technologies such as advanced modular reactors, are equally eligible to contribute to the decarbonisation and energy access objectives of this Regulation. |
A technology-neutral approach allows Member States to deploy the most suitable mix of solutions based on their specific conditions, reduces the risk of supply constraints, and supports a more resilient and diversified energy system aligned with long-term climate goals.
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| (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable access to the trans-European energy networks in order to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. | (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable the development of these regions and the reduction of disparities with other regions, and also access to the trans-European energy networks in order to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. |
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| (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable access to the trans-European energy networks in order to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. | (75) The Union should facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions to enable access to the trans-European energy networks, in order to improve security of supply, lower energy prices, strengthen local economies and support the long-term development and competitiveness of those regions. |
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| (75 a) The scenarios and the methodologies developed pursuant to this Regulation, the identification of infrastructure needs and opportunities, the energy system wide cost-benefit analysis and the eligibility criteria for Union financial support should take into account the specific needs of outermost regions and islands, including the development of decarbonised and renewable electricity generation, the deployment of smart grids, storage and flexibility solutions adapted to small isolated systems, and the modernisation and resilience of distribution networks. Enhanced synergies between this Regulation, the Connecting Europe Facility, the cohesion policy instruments and the National and Regional Partnership Plans should be ensured in order to accelerate decarbonisation and energy autonomy in those territories. |
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| (76) In accordance with the European Council conclusions of 4 February 2011 that no Member State should remain isolated from the European gas and electricity networks after 2015 or see its energy security jeopardised by lack of the appropriate connections, this Regulation aims to ensure access to the trans-European energy networks by ending the energy isolation of Cyprus and Malta, that are still not interconnected to the trans-European gas network. That objective should be attained by allowing projects under development or planning that have been granted the status of project of common interest under Regulation (EU) 2022/869 to maintain their status until Cyprus and Malta are interconnected to the trans-European gas network or until 31 December 2029, whichever is earliest. Apart from contributing to the development of the renewable energy market, the flexibility and resilience of the energy system, and the security of supply, those projects would ensure access to future energy markets, including hydrogen, and contribute to achieving the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives. | deleted |
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| (76) In accordance with the European Council conclusions of 4 February 2011 that no Member State should remain isolated from the European gas and electricity networks after 2015 or see its energy security jeopardised by lack of the appropriate connections, this Regulation aims to ensure access to the trans-European energy networks by ending the energy isolation of Cyprus and Malta, that are still not interconnected to the trans-European gas network. That objective should be attained by allowing projects under development or planning that have been granted the status of project of common interest under Regulation (EU) 2022/869 to maintain their status until Cyprus and Malta are interconnected to the trans-European gas network or until 31 December 2029, whichever is earliest. Apart from contributing to the development of the renewable energy market, the flexibility and resilience of the energy system, and the security of supply, those projects would ensure access to future energy markets, including hydrogen, and contribute to achieving the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives. | (76) In accordance with the European Council conclusions of 4 February 2011 that no Member State should remain isolated from the European gas and electricity networks after 2015 or see its energy security jeopardised by lack of the appropriate connections, this Regulation aims to ensure access to the trans-European energy networks by ending the energy isolation of Cyprus and Malta, that are still not interconnected to the trans-European gas network. That objective should be attained by allowing projects under development or planning that have been granted the status of project of common interest under Regulation (EU) 2022/869 to maintain their status until Cyprus and Malta are interconnected to the trans-European gas network or until 31 December 2033, whichever is earliest. Apart from contributing to the development of the renewable energy market, the flexibility and resilience of the energy system, and the security of supply, those projects would ensure access to future energy markets, including hydrogen, and contribute to achieving the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives. |
Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas, François-Xavier Bellamy, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn
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| (76 a) Given the indispensable contribution of nuclear energy to the Union's long-term energy security, resilience and decarbonisation objectives, a technology-neutral approach requires that nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, be equally recognised as eligible contributors under this Regulation. Infrastructure of cross-border relevance enabling the integration of such technologies into trans-European networks should therefore be considered within the scope of the infrastructure categories established herein, in full respect of each Member State's right to determine its own energy mix in accordance with Article 194 of the Treaty. |
Clarifies the application of the principle of technological neutrality in infrastructure planning by ensuring that all relevant net-zero and low-carbon technologies can contribute where they provide system benefits and faster achievement of EU decarbonisation.
Anna Stürgkh, Andreas Glück, Emma Wiesner, Sigrid Friis, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis
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| (77) To ensure consistency of proposed changes under this Regulation with the Union framework on electricity, gases and hydrogen markets, corresponding amendments are proposed to Articles 3 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 , Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1789. Those amendments relate to the use of the central scenario in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, consideration of non-wire solutions and other alternatives to system expansion and clarifying the time scope of the plans. Those Regulations should therefore be amended accordingly. | (77) To ensure consistency of proposed changes under this Regulation with the Union framework on electricity, gases and hydrogen markets, corresponding amendments are proposed to Articles 3 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 , Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1789. Those amendments relate to the use of the scenarios in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, consideration of non-wire solutions and other alternatives to system expansion and clarifying the time scope of the plans. Those Regulations should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| 34 Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 22, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/942/oj.) | 34 Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 22, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/942/oj.) |
András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
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| (77) To ensure consistency of proposed changes under this Regulation with the Union framework on electricity, gases and hydrogen markets, corresponding amendments are proposed to Articles 3 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 , Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1789. Those amendments relate to the use of the central scenario in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, consideration of non-wire solutions and other alternatives to system expansion and clarifying the time scope of the plans. Those Regulations should therefore be amended accordingly. | (77) To ensure consistency of proposed changes under this Regulation with the Union framework on electricity, gases and hydrogen markets, corresponding amendments are proposed to Articles 3 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 , Article 48 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1789. Those amendments relate to the use of scenarios in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, consideration of non-wire solutions and other alternatives to system expansion and clarifying the time scope of the plans. Those Regulations should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| 34 Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 22, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/942/oj.) | 34 Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 22, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/942/oj.) |
Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas, François-Xavier Bellamy, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn
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| (79) In order to ensure that the Union list is limited to projects which contribute the most to the implementation of the strategic energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in order to amend the annexes to this Regulation so as to establish and review the Union list, while respecting the right of the Member States to approve projects on the Union list related to their territories. | (79) In order to ensure that the Union list is limited to projects which contribute the most to the implementation of the strategic energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I to this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in order to amend the annexes to this Regulation so as to establish and review the Union list, while respecting the right of the Member States to approve projects on the Union list related to their territories. In exercising that delegated power, and in line with the principle of technological neutrality, the Commission should ensure that the Union list reflects the full spectrum of net-zero and low-carbon energy solutions contributing to the Union's energy security, market integration and climate neutrality objectives. |
All TEN-E project categories should be treated on an equal footing to ensure that all enabling technologies can receive appropriate support for achieving EU decarbonisation objectives.
András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
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| (80) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to develop the central scenario, which is a basis for the Union-level network planning. | deleted |
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| (80) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to develop the central scenario, which is a basis for the Union-level network planning. | (80) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to develop the central scenario, which is a basis for the Union-level network planning and must subsequently be debated and approved by Parliament and the Council. |
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| (80) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to develop the central scenario, which is a basis for the Union-level network planning. | (80) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to adopt the central scenario, which is a basis for the Union-level network planning. |
Anna Stürgkh, Andreas Glück, Emma Wiesner, Sigrid Friis, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis
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| (80) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to develop the central scenario, which is a basis for the Union-level network planning. | (80) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to develop the scenarios, which are the basis for the Union-level network planning. |
Anna Stürgkh, Andreas Glück, Emma Wiesner, Christophe Grudler, Katri Kulmuni, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis
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| (81) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to specify the conditions under which TSOs may use congestion income and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled. | deleted |
András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
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| (81) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to specify the conditions under which TSOs may use congestion income and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled. | deleted |
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| (82) It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making35. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. | (82) It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making35. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. In addition, the Commission periodically informs Parliament and the Council with regard to the monitoring of projects and the stage of their implementation. |
| 35 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/agree_interinstit/2016/512/oj). | 35 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/agree_interinstit/2016/512/oj). |
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| (85) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration, competition that benefits all Member States, and affordable energy prices, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects of the proposed action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives, | (85) Since the objectives of this Regulation can be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives, |
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| (85) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration, competition that benefits all Member States, and affordable energy prices, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects of the proposed action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives, | (85) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks that contribute to improving the Union’s competitiveness, security of supply, energy system integration, interconnections and well-functioning internal market, and to delivering affordable and reliable energy to citizens and businesses in all Member States, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects of the proposed action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring consistency between regional priorities and the Union’s strategic objectives, security of supply for all beneficiaries, and ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. |
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring interconnections, strategic energy autonomy, energy security, the integration of affordable low-carbon electricity, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, the long-term competitiveness of the Union's economy, as well as the affordability and stability of energy prices for households and businesses, thereby reducing the Union's exposure to external energy price shocks and geopolitical supply disruptions. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring energy affordability, energy system resilience and climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, enabling lower energy system costs and leading to higher affordability of energy. |
This amendment clarifies that the development of trans-European energy infrastructure should contribute not only to decarbonisation objectives, but also to energy affordability and system resilience. Strengthening interconnected and resilient energy networks is essential to reducing overall system costs, limiting price volatility and ensuring secure and affordable energy for households and industry across the Union.
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and climate change adaptation, in particulare increasing resilience of the networks, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. |
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices, while respecting the principle of technological neutrality . |
Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Martín Frías, Auke Zijlstra
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy, in line with the principle of technology neutrality and the right of the Member States to determine their own energy mix in accordance with Article 194 TFEU, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, stability and resilience of energy systems, as well as affordability of energy prices. |
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security and security of supply, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. |
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| 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. | 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure (energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas) set out in Annex I, that contribute to ensuring climate change mitigation, in particular achieving the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, and to ensuring interconnections, energy security and resilience, market and system integration and competition that benefits all Member States, as well as affordability of energy prices. |
The proposed amendments aim to explicitly recognise protection and resilience investments concerning existing critical energy systems as eligible for inclusion as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), where such investments address risks of sabotage, physical interference and hybrid threats.Recent geopolitical developments and evolving security risks have demonstrated that critical energy infrastructure – including electricity, gas, crude oil, in the future hydrogen and CO2 – constitutes strategic infrastructure for the functioning of the internal energy market and the security of supply of the Union.The protection of existing energy infrastructure strengthens system reliability and reduces the risk of disruptions affecting multiple Member States.By explicitly linking eligibility to cross-border benefits and cost-benefit analysis, the amendments ensure that PCI status is granted only where projects contribute to security of supply, network resilience and enhanced solidarity between Member States.The amendments close a regulatory gap by ensuring that resilience-enhancing investments aimed at safeguarding existing electricity, gas, crude oil, hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure may qualify for PCI status where cross-border benefits are demonstrated. At the same time, the proposal for the TEN-E regulation already provides for the possibility of granting PCI status to projects that protect electricity and CO2 infrastructure as part of strengthening the resilience and security of critical energy networks.
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| This Regulation also establishes the Independent European System Planner ('the Planner'). |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (2) ‘energy infrastructure bottleneck’ means limitation of physical flows in an energy system due to insufficient transmission capacity, which includes, inter alia, the absence of infrastructure; | (2) ‘energy infrastructure bottleneck’ means limitation of physical flows in an energy system due to insufficient transmission capacity, which includes, inter alia, the absence of infrastructure or Power-to-X solutions or non-wire solutions capable of addressing the issue; |
This amendment ensures that the definition of energy infrastructure bottlenecks reflects technological developments and system modernisation needs. Recognising power-to-X and other non-wire solutions alongside traditional infrastructure expansion supports a more flexible, cost-efficient and innovation-driven approach to addressing grid constraints. It also avoid unnecessary infrastructure investments where alternative technical solutions can deliver equivalent benefits for network stability and efficiency.
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| (2) ‘energy infrastructure bottleneck’ means limitation of physical flows in an energy system due to insufficient transmission capacity, which includes, inter alia, the absence of infrastructure; | (2) ‘energy infrastructure bottleneck’ means limitation of physical flows in an energy system due to insufficient transmission capacity, which includes, inter alia, the absence of infrastructure or power to X solutions or non-wire solution able to solve the issue; |
A grid bottleneck can be solved by a larger grid power to X or demand-flexibility. Affordability requires to select the most cost-effective solution.
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| (4) ‘project’ means one or several lines, pipelines, facilities, equipment or installations falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II; | (4) ‘project’ means one or several lines, pipelines, facilities, equipment or installations, whether stand-alone or interconnected, falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II; |
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective and promotes energy market integration, security of supply and the development of sustainable and interoperable energy infrastructure, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex. This should generate significant mutual benefits for the Union and the third countries involved, including by facilitating renewable energy source integration, an increase in energy system resilience, and strengthening of regional energy and climate cooperation. |
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, as well as in point 1 (c), or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
By including energy storage infrastructure in the eligible PMI categories, the AM aligns its treatment with that of interconnectors with third countries. Storage can significantly support the objectives of Article 1(1), including energy and climate targets, 2050 climate neutrality, energy security, market and system integration, and affordable energy prices, by enhancing system adequacy, reducing congestion and providing flexibility for renewable integration, including in neighbouring countries.
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with third countries, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) (a) or (d) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1) (a), (d), (e), (f), (g) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d), (g) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
Smart Electricity Grids deliver affordable, clean energy to consumers and industry and therefore must be eligible for Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) status under the TEN-E Regulation. Although these projects are explicitly recognised in the TEN-E framework, they are excluded from PMI eligibility, unlike hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure. The eligibility of Smart Electricity Grids should extend to all relevant categories, including PMIs.
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d), (g) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
Smart electricity grids must be eligible for Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) status under the TEN-E Regulation due to their key role in delivering the energy affordability, industrial competitiveness and in completing the single market for electricity. Although they are explicitly recognised in the TEN-E framework, they are excluded from PMI eligibility.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d), (g) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
This amendment ensures coherence with the infrastructure categories set out in Annex II by also covering smart electricity grids and offshore grids for renewable energy within the scope of projects of mutual interest. Strengthening support for digitalised and interconnected energy infrastructure is essential for integrating growing volumes of renewable energy, improving cross-border electricity flows and reinforcing the resilience, flexibility and security of the Union’s energy system.
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of third countries, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
The amended definition excessively restrict PMI scope, e.g. only one third country. Consistent changes follow to art. 4.2
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| (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality objective, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; | (6) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with a third country, which is supported by the governments of the directly affected countries, contributes to the energy security of the Union, is on the Union list, and falls under one of the infrastructure categories for electricity set out in points (1)(a), (d) or (h) of Annex II, and links the Union electricity system with the electricity grid of a third country, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for hydrogen set out in point (2) of Annex II, or falls under one of the infrastructure categories for CO2 set out in points (4)(a) or (c) of that Annex; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, François-Xavier Bellamy, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Davor Ivo Stier, Radan Kanev, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and active control of the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and prosumers, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and a high level of integration of renewable sources, of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers or prosumers, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; | (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and active participation of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers, prosumers, as well as energy storage and flexibility service providers, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and a high level of integration of renewable and low-carbon, including nuclear, sources, of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor, control and optimise system-relevant parameters associated with the users connected to it and make use of EU wide, harmonised, interoperable, secure and cyber-resilient information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers or prosumers, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; |
This amendment strengthens the definition of smart electricity grids by better reflecting the increasing role of flexibility, energy storage, interoperability and cyber-resilience in the European energy system. It also ensures a technologically neutral approach by recognising the contribution of all low-carbon electricity sources, including nuclear, alongside renewables, while supporting secure, harmonised and efficient grid operation across the Union.
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| (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and active control of the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and prosumers, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and a high level of integration of renewable sources, of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers or prosumers, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; | (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and active participation of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and prosumers, and non-fossil flexibility service providers in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with grid optimisation, low losses and a high level of integration of renewable sources, of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor, control and optimise system-relevant parameters associated with the users connected to it, and make use of Union-wide harmonised, interoperable, secure and cyber-resilient information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers or prosumers, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; |
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| (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and active control of the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and prosumers, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and a high level of integration of renewable sources, of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers or prosumers, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; | (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and participation by all users connected to it, including generators, consumers, flexibility providers and aggregators, and prosumers, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with grid optimization, low losses and a high level of integration of renewable sources, of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor the system-relevant parameters derived from the actions of the users connected to it, and EU-wide harmonized information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers, prosumers, and flexibility providers and aggregators, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; |
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| (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and active control of the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and prosumers, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and a high level of integration of renewable sources, of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers or prosumers, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; | (9) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network, including on islands that are not interconnected or not sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, that enables cost-efficient integration and active control of the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and prosumers, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and a high level of security of supply and of safety, and in which the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage facilities, and consumers or prosumers, with a view to transmitting and distributing electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; |
András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
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| (9 a) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative and digital solutions to integrate in a cost-efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and particularly renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors, including the related physical upgrades if they are indispensable to the functioning of the equipment and installations for integration of low-carbon and particularly renewable gases; |
The smart gas grid project category is important due to the integration of biomethane, and possibly in connection with DSO>TSO reverse flow projects. In addition to the above, smart gas grid projects should be included in the regulation due to the principle of technology neutrality and their contribution to the decarbonization of the gas system.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (9 a) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative and digital solutions to integrate in a cost-efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and particularly renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements, in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related energy consumption, enable an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors to optimise their decarbonation, cost and energy security; |
This amendment introduces the definition of smart gas grids in order to reflect the growing role of digitalised and flexible gas infrastructure in the decarbonisation of the Union’s energy system. It supports the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, sector coupling and system optimisation, while contributing to security of supply, cost-efficiency and reduced emissions across interconnected energy networks.
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| (9 a) ‘clean molecules integration infrastructure’ means energy infrastructure necessary to enable transport, storage, conversion and system integration of renewable and low-carbon gaseous and liquid energy carriers, including hydrogen, biomethane and other renewable or low-carbon gases and fuels, into the Union’s energy system. |
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| (9 b) ‘clean molecule’ means a gaseous or liquid energy carrier of non-fossil origin, or of fossil origin with demonstrably low lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, which is compatible with the Union’s climate neutrality objective and capable of being transported, stored or integrated through energy infrastructure contributing to decarbonisation. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (9 c) ‘clean molecule’ means a gaseous or liquid energy carrier of non-fossil origin, or of fossil origin with demonstrably low lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, which is compatible with the Union’s climate neutrality objective and capable of being transported, stored or integrated through energy infrastructure contributing to decarbonisation. |
It clarifies the scope of the Regulation by introducing a definition of “clean molecule”, ensuring consistent interpretation and avoiding regulatory gaps between different energy carriers.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (10 a) ‘national infrastructure coordination group’ means the group designated by each Member State for the purposes of Article (11) and composed of representatives of the national competent authority, the relevant transmission system operators, the relevant national regulatory authority and other technical experts designated by that Member State. Member States may, at their discretion, include in their national infrastructure coordination group any additional experts or representatives they consider relevant for the effective performance of the tasks set out in Articles 11, 12, 13 and 14, including but not limited to representatives of the relevant transmission system operators, the relevant national regulatory authority and the relevant national authority. The designation, scope of involvement and duration of participation of such experts or representatives shall remain under the sole responsibility of the Member State concerned. Member States shall ensure that the participation of additional experts or representatives contributes to the technical robustness, transparency and efficiency of the processes established under Articles 11, 12, 13 and 14. |
This amendment clarifies the composition of national infrastructure coordination groups by specifying the participation of competent authorities, transmission system operators, regulators and relevant technical experts. It also preserves Member States’ flexibility to involve additional participants where necessary, in order to ensure technically robust, transparent and efficient implementation of infrastructure planning and permitting processes.
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| (13) ‘works’ means the purchase, supply and deployment of components, systems and services including software, the carrying out of development, repurposing and construction and installation activities relating to a project, the acceptance of installations and the launching of a project; | (13) ‘works’ means the purchase, supply and deployment of components, systems and services including software, the carrying out of development, repurposing and construction and installation activities relating to a project, the acceptance of installations and the launching of a project, as well as measures to guarantee the works in accordance with the applicable legislation; |
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| (16) ‘dedicated hydrogen assets’ means hydrogen infrastructure designed for the exclusive use or transport of pure hydrogen without the need for any further adaptation works, including pipeline networks or storage facilities that are newly constructed, repurposed from natural gas assets, or both; | (16) ‘dedicated hydrogen assets’ means hydrogen infrastructure designed for the exclusive use or transport of pure renewable hydrogen without the need for any further adaptation works, including pipeline networks or storage facilities that are newly constructed, repurposed from natural gas assets, or both; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (16 a) ‘clean molecules integration infrastructure’ means energy infrastructure necessary to enable transport, storage, conversion and system integration of renewable and low-carbon gaseous and liquid energy carriers, including hydrogen, biomethane and other renewable or low-carbon gases and fuels, into the Union’s energy system. |
Defines infrastructure for renewable and low-carbon energy carriers to ensure consistent interpretation and targeted support. It covers pipelines, networks and related equipment for transport and distribution of hydrogen and low-carbon gases; storage (underground and above-ground); blending, conversion and reconversion facilities, including power-to-gas and gas-to-power; and infrastructure integrating these carriers into electricity, heating, transport and industry.
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| (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of hydrogen; | (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of hydrogen or transport, management and storage of CO2; |
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| (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of hydrogen; | (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of hydrogen or transport, management and storage of CO2; |
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| (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of hydrogen; | (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the use of hydrogen or transport, management and storage of CO2; |
The current definition of repurposing is unnecessarily restrictive, as it only refers to hydrogen infrastructure. Extending the definition to CO₂ transport and storage would improve regulatory consistency and support the deployment of CCS infrastructure, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors.
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| (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of hydrogen; | (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of pure renewable hydrogen; |
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| (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it is dedicated to the exclusive use of hydrogen; | (17) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrading or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure in order to ensure that it can also be dedicated to the use of hydrogen; |
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| (18) ‘climate adaptation’ means a process that ensures that resilience to the potential adverse impacts of climate change of energy infrastructure is achieved through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures; | (18) ‘climate adaptation’ means a process that ensures that resilience to the potential adverse impacts of climate change of energy infrastructure is achieved through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures such as predictive, preventive and anticipatory measures against climate-related risks; |
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| (18) ‘climate adaptation’ means a process that ensures that resilience to the potential adverse impacts of climate change of energy infrastructure is achieved through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures; | (18) ‘climate adaptation’ means a process that ensures that resilience to the potential adverse impacts of climate change of energy infrastructure is achieved through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures, and also rapid response measures where necessary; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital solutions. | (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve or optimise the efficiency and reliability of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital and automated solutions, to defer or remove the need to construct or upgrade components of a distribution and transmission system in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way, including distributed energy resources, such as microgrids, energy storage, distributed generation, and demand response. |
This amendment clarifies the scope of non-wire solutions by recognising the contribution of digital, automated and distributed technologies to improving grid efficiency, reliability and flexibility. It supports a more cost-efficient and sustainable approach to infrastructure development by reducing unnecessary network expansion while facilitating the integration of storage, distributed generation, microgrids and demand-response solutions.
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| (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital solutions. | (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital solutions, provided that such solutions are subject to a project-specific cost-benefit analysis (CBA) proving their economic efficiency and technical feasibility compared to physical grid expansion. |
Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Mélanie Disdier, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
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| (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital solutions. | (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital solutions, provided that such solutions are subject to a project-specific cost-benefit analysis (CBA) proving their economic efficiency and technical feasibility compared to physical grid expansion. |
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| (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital solutions. | (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or optimise the efficiency and reliability of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital and automated solutions, and defer or remove in a more sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way the need to build new system components; |
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| (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies, including digital solutions. | (19) ‘non-wire solutions’ means investments in the energy infrastructure in electricity, which can increase the available grid capacity or improve or optimize the efficiency and reliability of grid operation by deploying grid enhancing technologies and energy storage, including digital solutions. |
Anna Stürgkh, Andreas Glück, Emma Wiesner, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Barry Andrews, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis, Martin Hojsík
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| (19 a) ‘interconnector transmission system operator’ means a transmission system operator whose transmission system consists predominantly of one or more interconnectors and who is responsible for the operation, maintenance and development of interconnectors, but is not responsible for the operation of a transmission system in a load frequency control area. |
There are certified TSOs whose transmission system consists predominantly of one or more interconnectors and who do not operate a transmission system in a load frequency control area. Their tasks, operational responsibilities and regulatory/financial characteristics differ from those of load frequency control area TSOs, notably because they focus on cross-border interconnection assets and may rely primarily on congestion income rather than tariff-based revenues. Introducing a dedicated definition of “Interconnector TSO” improves legal certainty.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (19 a) ‘grid enhancing technologies’ means innovative wire and non-wire solutions that use advanced materials, digital technologies supporting advanced grid operation digitalisation, high-resolution measurement, or novel system design to add or materially increase electricity network capacity more efficiently and sustainably than traditional grid infrastructure |
This amendment introduces a definition for grid enhancing technologies in order to reflect emerging innovative solutions that can optimise the use of existing electricity networks and complement traditional infrastructure expansion. Establishing this concept in the Regulation supports technological innovation, more efficient network operation and faster integration of increasing renewable and low-carbon electricity generation.
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| (19 a) 'hydrogen emergent market’ means a Member State in which the hydrogen system is considered to be in its initial development phase for a period of ten years from the date on which the first certified hydrogen network is commissioned. |
Whereas the level of development of the hydrogen system varies significantly across the Union, and in most of the Member States remains limited to initial infrastructure segments, nascent demand centres and non‑integrated transmission pathways. This situation is comparable to that addressed in the First Gas Directive (Directive 98/30/EC), which introduced the concept of an “emerging market” to avoid imposing premature regulatory obligations on Member States whose gas systems were not yet structurally mature. In an analogous manner, the hydrogen systems of most Member States lack the infrastructure density, operational experience and cross‑border integration necessary to support the full set of obligations foreseen under this Regulation. It is therefore appropriate to recognise that such Member States may be considered hydrogen emergent markets for a limited period following the commissioning of their first certified hydrogen network.
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| (19 a) ‘energy efficiency first’ means ‘energy efficiency first’ as defined in Article 2, point (18) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council; |
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| (19 a) ‘free and open-source software’ means free and open-source software as defined in Article 3, point (48), of Regulation (EU) 2024/2487 |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda
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| (19 b) ‘Innovative wire solutions’ means advanced and high-performance conductors or conductor coatings which deliver materially higher power transfer capability and higher efficiency than conventional grid conductors. They inter alia include carbon-fibre composite overhead lines, superconducting cables, capacitive transfer cables, and other novel line or cable technologies that utilise advanced materials |
This amendment complements the definition of grid enhancing technologies by clarifying the scope of innovative wire solutions based on advanced conductor technologies. Recognising these solutions in the Regulation supports more efficient use of existing grid infrastructure, higher transmission capacity and faster network modernisation with lower environmental and infrastructure costs.
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| (19 b) ‘system efficiency’ means ‘system efficiency’ as defined in Article 2 point (4) of Directive (EU) 2023/1791 of the European Parliament and the Council; |
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| (19 b) ‘open licence’ means open licence as defined in Article 3, point (4) of Commission Decision 2011/833/EU |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda
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| (19 c) ‘Innovative non-wire solutions’ means innovative solutions based on digitalised assets which are deployed to increase the available grid capacity or improve the efficiency of grid operation. They inter alia include dynamic line rating, advanced power-flow control, voltage regulation, digital monitoring and automation, system-level measurement, topology optimisation, and flexibility-enabling technologies, which actively manage network constraints using real-time data and control. |
This amendment complements the definition of grid enhancing technologies by clarifying the scope of innovative non-wire solutions based on digitalised and real-time grid management technologies. Recognising these solutions in the Regulation supports more efficient use of existing infrastructure, improved system flexibility and faster integration of renewable and low-carbon electricity sources while reducing network congestion and unnecessary grid expansion.
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| (19 c) ‘nature-based solutions’ means nature-based solutions actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage natural or modified terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems which address social, economic and environmental challenges effectively and adaptively, while simultaneously providing human well-being, ecosystem services, resilience and biodiversity benefits, in line with UNEP Resolution UNEP/EA.5/Res.5; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (19 e) ‘system needs’ means the economically most efficient combination of cross-border capacity increases to improve price convergence between European markets and bidding zones while supporting the European energy and climate targets and objectives. |
This definition is in line with the system needs study as currently performed in the TYNDP and reflects what TSOs, Member States and regulators need to identify where additional infrastructure should be considered.
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| 1. Regional groups (‘Groups’) shall be established in accordance with the process set out in Section 1 of Annex III. The membership of each Group shall be based on each priority corridor and area and their respective geographical coverage as set out in Annex I. The Groups can merge or meet in different configurations as necessary. The cross-regional meeting configuration of all Groups shall be the TEN-E Group. Decision-making power in the Groups shall be restricted to Member States and the Commission (together referred to as ‘the decision-making body’) and shall be based on consensus. | 1. Regional groups (‘Groups’) shall be established in accordance with the process set out in Section 1 of Annex III. The membership of each Group shall be based on each priority corridor and area and their respective geographical coverage as set out in Annex I. The Groups can merge or meet in different configurations as necessary. The cross-regional meeting configuration of all Groups shall be the TEN-E Group. Decision-making power in the Groups shall be restricted to Member States (referred to as ‘the decision-making body’) and shall be based on consensus. Within that decision-making body, the Member States shall have the right of veto. |
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| (a) each individual proposal for a project shall require the approval of the Member States to whose territory the project relates; where a Member State does not give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons to the decision-making body; | (a) each individual proposal for a project shall require the approval of the Member States to whose territory the project relates; where a Member State does not give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons to the decision-making body; where a Member State can withdraw its approval at any given time before construction phase is initiated; |
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| (b) it shall take into account advice from the Commission with the aim of having a manageable total number of projects on the Union list. | (b) it may take into account advice from the Commission with the aim of having a manageable total number of projects on the Union list. |
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| (b a) it shall provide a detailed justification of how the selected projects in the regional list would contribute to the achievement of the Union’s climate and energy targets and its climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest; |
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| (b b) it shall make available to the public a transparency report containing at least: the description of each individual project; the information made available by project promoters in their applications for selection laid out in Section (2), point (1), of Annex III; the minutes of meetings of the decision-making body of each Group, with a list of participants; the regional methodology adopted by the Group; and the regional ranking; |
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| The Union list shall be established every two years, on the basis of the regional lists adopted by the decision-making bodies of the Groups established pursuant to Section 1, point (1), of Annex III, following the procedure set out in paragraph 3 of this Article. | The Union list shall be established every two years, on the basis of the regional lists adopted by the decision-making bodies of the Groups established pursuant to Section 1, point (1), of Annex III, following the procedure set out in paragraph 3 of this Article. For projects already on the Union list that have demonstrated substantial progress and where the underlying infrastructure needs have not significantly changed, the status of project of common interest or project of mutual interest shall be valid for a period of four years. |
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| The Union list shall be established every two years, on the basis of the regional lists adopted by the decision-making bodies of the Groups established pursuant to Section 1, point (1), of Annex III, following the procedure set out in paragraph 3 of this Article. | The Union list shall be established every two years, on the basis of the regional lists adopted by the decision-making bodies of the Groups established pursuant to Section 1, point (1), of Annex III, following the procedure set out in paragraph 3 of this Article. For projects already on the Union list that have demonstrated substantial progress and where the underlying infrastructure needs have not significantly changed, the status of project of common interest or project of mutual interest shall be valid for a period of four years. |
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| When establishing the Union list, the Groups and the Commission shall ensure that projects falling within the smart electricity grids category appropriately reflect both transmission- and distribution-level infrastructure, where such projects provide significant cross-border or regional system benefits. In the assessment of such projects, due account shall be taken of the role of distribution system operators, where relevant, in the design, development and implementation of the project. |
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| The Commission shall sumbit the draft Union list to the Planner for opinion. The Planner shall deliver its opinion within two months from the submission of the draft Union list. |
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| The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (‘ESABCC’) established under Article 10a of Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) may, on its own initiative, submit an opinion on the draft Union list concerning its alignment with the Union's climate objectives. |
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| The Commission shall adopt the delegated act establishing the first Union list pursuant to this Regulation by 30 November 2029. | The Commission shall adopt the delegated act establishing the first Union list pursuant to this Regulation by 30 November 2029. The Commission shall adopt one delegated act per each energy infrastructure category laid out in Annex II. |
Adopting individual delegated acts per energy infrastructure category allows for a proper democratic scrutiny of the PCI-PMI list by the co-legislators.
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| If a delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to this paragraph cannot enter into force due to an objection expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council pursuant to Article 23(6), the Commission shall immediately convene the Groups in order to draw up new regional lists taking into account the reasons for the objection. The Commission shall adopt a new delegated act establishing the Union list as soon as possible. | If a delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to this paragraph cannot enter into force due to an objection expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council pursuant to Article 23(6), the Commission shall immediately convene the Groups in order to draw up new regional lists taking into account the reasons for the objection. The Commission shall adopt a new delegated act establishing the Union list as soon as possible. If the objection is expressed by the Council, the new list cannot be similar to the list to which the Council objected. |
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| (a a) ensure the highest possible contribution of the Union list toaachieving the Union's climate and energy targets and climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest; |
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| (b) ensure cross-regional consistency; | deleted |
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| (ba) ensure the investments are of genuine economic interest; |
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| (c) take into account the opinions of Member States referred to in Section 2, point (10), of Annex III; | (c) comply with the opinions of Member States referred to in Section 2, point (10), of Annex III; |
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| (c a) take into account the opinions of the Planner and, where available, of the ESABCC; |
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| 6. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans. This paragraph shall not apply to competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. | 6. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| 6. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans. This paragraph shall not apply to competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. | 6. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans. This paragraph shall not apply to competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. |
This amendment ensures greater consistency between Union priorities and national infrastructure planning by allowing relevant projects to be reflected in other national infrastructure plans, where appropriate.
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| 6. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans. This paragraph shall not apply to competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. | 6. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. The aforementioned projects shall also become an integral part of the National Energy and Climate Plans adopted in accordance with Article 3 of the Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans and shall remain as part of the base national scenario for as long as they maintain their PCI/PMI status. |
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| 6. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans. This paragraph shall not apply to competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. | 6. Projects of common interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, as relevant, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans adopted in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and in case of consistency with national energy policy and national energy and climate plans of affected Member States, of the relevant national ten-year network development plans adopted in accordance with Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944. Projects of common interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II ,as relevant, shall become an integral part of the ten-year network development plan for hydrogen under Article 55 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate. Those projects of common interest shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those national plans. This paragraph shall not apply to competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III or projects of mutual interest. |
The obligations stated in this paragraph should remain binding only for the PCIs. PMIs have been excluded from these obligations thus far, and we believe that the different approach to PCIs and PMIs with regard to obligatory inclusion and highest priority in ten-year network development plans remains valid.Due to the fact that the energy is a matter of national competence under Article 194 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), any projects (PCI or PMI) should be consistent with national strategies as NECP or Energy polices accepted by governments of MS. That fact should be mentioned in the regulation when PCI and PMI lists are composed.For sake of transparency, the benefits and costs of the project should be presented for the Union and for the third country (Energy Community or EEA) also separately.
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| 7. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) and point (2) of Annex II, as relevant, and that are competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III may be included in the relevant regional investment plans, the national ten-year network development plans and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate, as projects under consideration. | deleted |
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| 7. Projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest that fall under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) and point (2) of Annex II, as relevant, and that are competing projects or projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III may be included in the relevant regional investment plans, the national ten-year network development plans and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate, as projects under consideration. | deleted |
In view of the Union’s electricity interconnection targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, which establishes a 15 % interconnection objective for 2030, as well as the need to strengthen energy security, market integration and the deployment of renewable energy sources across the Union, the Iberian Peninsula continues to be one of the least interconnected regions in the Union, with an electricity exchange capacity of below 5 %, far from the Union’s interconnection targets.In particular, the electricity interconnection projects between Spain and France through the Pyrenees (Navarra–Landes and Aragón–Pyrénées Atlantiques) remain only “under consideration” in France’s NDP. Although these projects were initially planned for completion by 2030, they have now been postponed to 2036 and 2041 respectively.In this regard, any mechanism enabling a Member State to maintain a PCI in an indefinite “under consideration” status, thereby delaying or preventing its effective implementation, should be eliminated.
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| 7 a. To ensure necessary confidentiality, urgency and flexibility, projects aimed at defending European Union territory and the EU citizens may be implemented beyond the Union list of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest and the Groups. |
The projects aimed at defending European Union territory and the EU citizens, due to their critical importance, shall be bestowed with special treatment and in a way that ensure confidentiality, urgency and flexibility.
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| (a) the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I; | (a) the project is consistent with the energy policy or national energy and climate plan of the Member State and is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I; |
Due to the fact that the energy is a matter of national competence under Article 194 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), any projects (PCI or PMI) should be consistent with national strategies as NECP or Energy polices accepted by governments of MS. That fact should be mentioned in the regulation when PCI and PMI lists are composed.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (a) the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I; | (a) the project is consistent with the energy policy or national energy and climate plan of the Member State and is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I; |
This amendment ensures that projects considered under the Regulation are aligned with the energy policy and national energy and climate plans of the Member States concerned, thereby supporting better coordination between Union priorities and national infrastructure and investment planning.
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| (a a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1) and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission and distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites; |
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| (a b) the project is in line with the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’; |
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| (a c) the project design duly integrates considerations for climate adaptation, the environment and biodiversity, including the integration of nature-based solutions where applicable; |
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| (b) the potential overall benefits of the project, assessed in accordance with the relevant specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs, including in the longer term; | (b) the potential overall benefits of the project, assessed in accordance with the relevant specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs, including in the longer term without negative or unforeseen effects on energy market design and function; |
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| (ba) the project does not give rise to higher costs for consumers; |
Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Martín Frías
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| (bb) the project contributes to the stability of the system; |
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| (bc) the project is predominantly run by European companies; |
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| (ii) it is located in the territory of one Member State, either inland or offshore, including islands, and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (1) of Annex IV. | (ii) it is located in the territory of one Member State, either inland or offshore, including islands and overseas territories, and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (1) of Annex IV. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (ii a) By derogation of criterion (c) of the first paragraph of this article, where studies and demonstration and pilot projects are involved, the project meets the following criteria: (i) it involves network operators of at least two different Member States, or from one Member State and a third country of the Energy Community contracting party or of the EEA. (ii) it demonstrates that it is replicable in other Member States and that it brings added value for other network operators of the Union, as set out in Annex IV. |
The current general cross-border criterion in Article 4 is primarily designed for infrastructure that physically crosses borders or has a significant cross-border impact under Annex IV. This approach is too restrictive for studies and pilot projects in smart gas infrastructure, where the main Union added value lies in joint development, replicability and standardisation rather than in physical cross-border infrastructure. This derogation preserves the cross-border dimension while adapting the criterion to the specific nature of smart gas projects.
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| (c a) has a proven level of technological maturity, sufficient real demand and offer for the energy vector concerned in the Union market and is a cost-effective project. |
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| (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase out fossil fuel generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability; | (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase out fossil fuel generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission and distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites; |
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| (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase out fossil fuel generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability; | (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, and to sustainability; |
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| (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase out fossil fuel generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability; | (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1); |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase out fossil fuel generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability; | (a) the project is consistent with the energy policy of the Member State affected and contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase in renewable fuels or low-emission fuelled generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability; |
This amendment ensures that projects involving third countries remain aligned with the energy policy objectives of the Member States concerned, while supporting the deployment of renewable and low-emission energy sources in line with sustainability and security of supply objectives.
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| (a) the project contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase out fossil fuel generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability; | (a) the project is consistent with the energy policy of the Member State affected and contributes significantly to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and those of the third country, in particular by not hindering the capacity of the third country to phase out fossil fuel generation assets for its domestic consumption, and to sustainability; |
Due to the fact that the energy is a matter of national competence under Article 194 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), any projects (PCI or PMI) should be consistent with national strategies as NECP or Energy polices accepted by governments of MS. That fact should be mentioned in the regulation when PCI and PMI lists are composed.
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| (b) the potential overall benefits of the project, assessed in accordance with the relevant specific criteria in paragraph 3, for the Union, or cumulatively for the Union and the Energy Community contracting party or the EEA country directly involved in the project, outweigh its costs for the Union, or cumulatively for the Union and the Energy Community contracting party or EEA country, as relevant, including in the longer term; | (b) the potential overall benefits of the project, assessed in accordance with the relevant specific criteria in paragraph 3, for the Union, or for the Union and the Energy Community contracting party or the EEA country directly involved in the project, outweigh its costs for the Union, or for the Union and the Energy Community contracting party or EEA country, as relevant, including in the longer term; |
For sake of transparency, the benefits and costs of the project should be presented for the Union and for the third country (Energy Community or EEA) also separately.
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| (b a) the project has a proven level of technological maturity, sufficient real demand and offer for the energy vector concerned in the Union market and is a cost-effective project; |
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| (c) the project connects directly the territory of at least one Member State with the territory of a third country by connecting directly the relevant Member State with the first connection point in the electricity network of the third country or the first hydrogen or CO2 connection point in the third country, and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (2) of Annex IV; | (c) the project is located in the territory of at least one Member State and on the territory of at least one third country, and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (2) of Annex IV |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| (c) the project connects directly the territory of at least one Member State with the territory of a third country by connecting directly the relevant Member State with the first connection point in the electricity network of the third country or the first hydrogen or CO2 connection point in the third country, and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (2) of Annex IV; | (c) the project is located in the territory of at least one Member State and on the territory of at least one third country, and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (2) of Annex IV; |
The newly introduces requirements excessively restrict SME scope, e.g. only to one third country and, moreover, only to the direct connections between this third country with EU borders. This can constitute a twofold restriction since: 1) non-EU project sections relevant for Member States can involve more than one third country; 2) onshore third-countries section can constitute integral part of the project
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| (d) for the part of the project located in Member State territory, the project is in accordance with Directives (EU) 2019/944 and (EU) 2024/1788 where it falls within the infrastructure categories set out in points (1) and (2) of Annex II to this Regulation; | deleted |
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| (e) there is a high level of convergence of the policy framework of the third country involved and legal enforcement mechanisms are demonstrated in order to support the policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure: | deleted |
| (i) the well-functioning of the internal energy market in the Union; | |
| (ii) network security and security of supply in the Union based, inter alia, on diverse sources, cooperation and solidarity; | |
| (iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, moving towards the objective of climate neutrality, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, in particular, avoiding carbon leakage; |
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| (e) there is a high level of convergence of the policy framework of the third country involved and legal enforcement mechanisms are demonstrated in order to support the policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure: | (e) there is a high level of convergence of the policy framework of the third country or countries involved and legal enforcement mechanisms are demonstrated in order to support the policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure: |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| (e) there is a high level of convergence of the policy framework of the third country involved and legal enforcement mechanisms are demonstrated in order to support the policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure: | (e) there is a high level of convergence of the policy framework of the third country or countries involved and legal enforcement mechanisms are demonstrated in order to support the policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure: |
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| (ii) network security and security of supply in the Union based, inter alia, on diverse sources, cooperation and solidarity; | (ii) network security, including cyber security, and security of supply in the Union based, inter alia, on diverse sources, cooperation and solidarity; |
Modern electricity grids are increasingly digitalised and vulnerable to rising cyberattacks, making cybersecurity a critical component of secure energy supply in the EU.
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| (iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, moving towards the objective of climate neutrality, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, in particular, avoiding carbon leakage; | deleted |
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| (iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, moving towards the objective of climate neutrality, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, in particular, avoiding carbon leakage; | deleted |
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| (f) the third country involved supports the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, and other investments in the third country necessary for the benefits of the project to materialise as referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, and commits explicitly to complying with a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy and regulatory support measures as applied to projects of common interest in the Union. | (f) the third country or countries involved supports the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, and other investments in the third country or countries necessary for the benefits of the project to materialise as referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, and commits explicitly to complying with a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy and regulatory support measures as applied to projects of common interest in the Union. |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| (f) the third country involved supports the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, and other investments in the third country necessary for the benefits of the project to materialise as referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, and commits explicitly to complying with a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy and regulatory support measures as applied to projects of common interest in the Union. | (f) the third country or countries involved supports the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, and other investments in the third country or countries necessary for the benefits of the project to materialise as referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, and commits explicitly to complying with a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy and regulatory support measures as applied to projects of common interest in the Union. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (f a) for projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (5) (a) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability by ensuring the integration of low-carbon and renewable gases, including where they are locally sourced, such as biomethane, into the gas distribution in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and that project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) networks security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in day-to-day network operation by, inter alia, addressing challenges arising from the injection of renewable gases; (ii) market functioning and customer services; (iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response |
This amendment introduces specific sustainability criteria for projects relating to natural, renewable and low-carbon gases into gas distribution networks. It also recognises the contribution of such projects to emissions reduction, system efficiency, sector integration and security of supply.
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| (f a) for clean molecules integration infrastructure projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (6) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability by ensuring or enabling the integration of a plurality of low-carbon and particularly renewable gases, including where they are locally sourced, such as biomethane or renewable hydrogen, into the gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to support a cost-effective energy transition, and that project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
Maintaining support for clean molecules integration infrastructure, including biomethane and sustainable liquid fuels, is essential to ensure continuity of projects already recognised under PCI/PMI and those with future potential. Removing or weakening this category would undermine market certainty, distort investment signals and for example could jeopardise the 35 bcm biomethane target for 2030, while delaying cost-effective decarbonisation.
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| (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, the transmission or distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and to reducing energy curtailment, where applicable, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to resilience and to reducing energy curtailment, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
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| (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, the transmission or distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and to reducing energy curtailment, where applicable, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, the transmission or distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and to reducing energy curtailment, where applicable, and without unbalanced or amplifying effects on the electricity market in the directly or indirectly affected bidding zones, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, François-Xavier Bellamy, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Davor Ivo Stier, Radan Kanev, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, the transmission or distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and to reducing energy curtailment, where applicable, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and/or other low-carbon energy sources into the grid, the transmission or distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and to reducing energy curtailment, where applicable, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
This amendment strengthens technological neutrality by ensuring that electricity infrastructure projects supporting all low-carbon energy sources may contribute to the sustainability objectives of the Regulation. It also reflects the need to reduce curtailment and improve the efficient integration of low-carbon electricity generation into the European energy system.
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| (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, the transmission or distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and to reducing energy curtailment, where applicable, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and other fossil fuel free energy into the grid, the transmission or distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and to reducing energy curtailment, where applicable, and contributes to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
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| (i) market integration, including through lifting the energy isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks, competition, interoperability and system flexibility; | (i) market integration, including through lifting the energy isolation of at least one Member State, in particular where a Member State is an island Member State, peripheral or not sufficiently interconnected, and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks, competition, interoperability and system flexibility, including by enabling the efficient use of existing and future interconnection capacity and by contributing to the reduction of structural price divergences between electricity bidding zones; |
The lifting of energy isolation remains a core objective of trans-European energy infrastructure policy. That objective is particularly relevant where geographic or system characteristics limit interconnection and cross-border electricity flows. Clarifying this criterion ensures that projects are assessed in light of their contribution to market integration, future interconnection capacity and the effective functioning of the internal electricity market.
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| (i) market integration, including through lifting the energy isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks, competition, interoperability and system flexibility; | (i) market integration, including through lifting the energy isolation of at least one Member State, in particular where a Member State is an island Member State, peripheral or with limited interconnection, and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks, competition, interoperability and system flexibility, including by enabling the efficient use of existing and future interconnection capacity; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (i) market integration, including through lifting the energy isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks, competition, interoperability and system flexibility; | (i) market integration, or energy system cost optimisation, including through lifting the energy isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks, competition, interoperability system and demand flexibility; |
This amendment recognises the importance of energy system cost optimisation and demand flexibility alongside market integration objectives. It reflects the growing need for a more flexible and cost-efficient energy system capable of reducing infrastructure bottlenecks and supporting the integration of increasing shares of low-carbon electricity generation.
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| (ii) security of supply, including through interoperability, system flexibility, cybersecurity, appropriate connections and secure and reliable system operation; | (ii) security of supply, including through interoperability, system flexibility, cybersecurity, appropriate connections and secure and reliable system operation, including dynamic stability, frequency and voltage regulation, and resilience against large-scale cascading failures; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (ii) security of supply, including through interoperability, system flexibility, cybersecurity, appropriate connections and secure and reliable system operation; | (ii) security of supply, including through interoperability, diversified and decentralised energy sources, system flexibility, cybersecurity, appropriate connections and secure and reliable system operation; |
This amendment strengthens the security of supply dimension by recognising the contribution of diversified and decentralised energy sources to a more resilient and reliable energy system. It reflects the increasing importance of distributed generation and system diversification in reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing energy security across the Union.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, François-Xavier Bellamy, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Davor Ivo Stier, Radan Kanev, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and contributes to at least two of the following specific criteria: | (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon: |
This amendment reflects the fact that smart electricity grids are needed not only for the integration of renewable energy, but also for other low-carbon electricity sources. removing the requirement to fulfil at least two criteria also allows for a more flexible assessment of projects.
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| (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and contributes to at least two of the following specific criteria: | (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and other fossil fuel free energy into the grid, and contributes to at least two of the following specific criteria: |
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| (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and contributes to at least two of the following specific criteria: | (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to grid resilience, and contributes to at least two of the following specific criteria: |
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| (i) security of supply, including through efficiency and interoperability of electricity transmission and distribution in day-to-day network operation, avoidance of congestion, and integration and involvement of network users; | (i) security of supply, including through efficiency and interoperability of electricity transmission and distribution in day-to-day network operation and avoidance of congestion; |
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| (ii) market integration, including through efficient system operation and use of interconnectors; | deleted |
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| (iii) network security, flexibility and quality of supply, including through higher uptake of innovation in balancing, flexibility markets, cybersecurity, monitoring, system control and error correction; | (iii) network security, flexibility and quality of supply, including through higher uptake of innovation in balancing, flexibility markets, cybersecurity, monitoring, system control and error correction, ensuring that such digital and physical solutions are provided by trusted providers and originate from jurisdictions that adhere to high standards of transparency, reciprocity, and the protection of the Union’s essential security interests, and in accordance with the Union's climate and environmental requirements and objectives; |
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| (iii) network security, flexibility and quality of supply, including through higher uptake of innovation in balancing, flexibility markets, cybersecurity, monitoring, system control and error correction; | (iii) network security, flexibility, stability and quality of supply, including through higher uptake of innovation in balancing, flexibility markets, cybersecurity, monitoring, real-time situational awareness, system control and error correction; |
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| (iii) network security, flexibility and quality of supply, including through higher uptake of innovation in balancing, flexibility markets, cybersecurity, monitoring, system control and error correction; | (iii) network security, flexibility and quality of supply, including through higher uptake of innovation in balancing, non-fossil flexibility markets, cybersecurity, monitoring, system control and error correction; |
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| (iv) smart sector integration, either in the energy system through linking various energy carriers and sectors, or in a wider way, favouring synergies and coordination between the energy, transport and telecommunication sectors; | (iv) smart sector integration, either in the energy system through linking various energy carriers and sectors, demand response, energy storage or non-fossil flexibility, or in a wider way, favouring synergies and coordination between the energy, transport and telecommunication sectors; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (iv) smart sector integration, either in the energy system through linking various energy carriers and sectors, or in a wider way, favouring synergies and coordination between the energy, transport and telecommunication sectors; | (iv) smart sector integration, either in the energy system through linking various energy carriers and sectors, demand response or grid-supportive cogeneration, or in a wider way, favouring synergies and coordination between the energy, transport and telecommunication sectors; |
This recognises the role of demand response and grid-supportive cogeneration in improving system flexibility and reducing network congestion.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (iv a) climate resilience of the electricity network, including through predictive, preventive and anticipatory measures against climate-related risks, supported by digital and data-driven solutions, and enabling the ex-ante approval of investments based on forward-looking risk assessments; |
This amendment strengthens the resilience dimension of electricity infrastructure projects by recognising the importance of anticipatory and preventive measures against climate-related risks. It supports a more forward-looking and risk-based approach to network planning and investment decisions.
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| (iv a) climate resilience of the electricity network through the use of digital technologies and data-driven methods to forecast climate-related risks, prevent disruptions and enable faster, more effective response and recovery; |
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| (iv a) climate adaptation of the network; |
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| (b a) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(ga) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable gases into the network, and contributes to at least two of the following specific criteria: |
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| (c) for projects falling under the infrastructure category set out in point (1)(e) of Annex II, the project contributes to the following specific criteria: | (c) for projects falling under the infrastructure category set out in point (1)(e) and (f) of Annex II, including transmission and distribution projects, the project contributes to the following specific criteria: |
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| (ii) network security, including through measures facilitating a higher degree of physical security and cybersecurity, monitoring, and system control; | (ii) network security, including through predictive, preventive and anticipatory measures against climate-related risks, supported by digital and data-driven solutions, including solutions relying on artificial intelligence, as well as through measures facilitating a higher degree of physical security and cybersecurity, monitoring, and system control; |
Traditional KPIs for network security track past interruptions but do not evaluate planned adaptation measures and their effectiveness at the investment stage. To ensure resilient planning is adequate, ex-ante approval should include digital and data-driven approaches, allowing for predictive planning.
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| (i) avoiding carbon dioxide emissions while maintaining security of supply; | (i) allowing permanent removal of carbon dioxide emissions; |
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| (ii) increasing the resilience and security of transport and storage of carbon dioxide; | (ii) increasing the resilience, efficiency, and security of transport and storage of carbon dioxide; |
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| (iii) the efficient use of resources, by enabling the connection of multiple carbon dioxide sources and storage sites via common infrastructure and minimising environmental burden and risks; | (iii) the efficient use of resources, by enabling the connection of multiple industrial carbon dioxide sources and storage sites via common infrastructure and minimising environmental burden and risks, through equipment with a capture efficiency rate of at least 95%; |
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| (iiia) reducing costs for manufacturers that implement carbon capture measures; |
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| (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from renewable sources in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of pure renewable hydrogen in end-use applications, such as industry and transport sectors where no more energy efficient solutions are feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering non-fossil flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
Bart Groothuis, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Andreas Glück, Yvan Verougstraete, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Christophe Grudler
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| (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from renewable sources in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
Infrastructure planning should be technology-neutral. The hierarchy between renewable and low-carbon hydrogen does not belong in infrastructure assessment criteria and should be consistent with the technology-neutral approach of the Hydrogen and Gas Market Package [Regulation (EU) 2024/1789].
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| (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from renewable sources in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
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| (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from renewable sources in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from renewable sources in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering non-fossil flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least two of the following specific criteria: |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from renewable sources in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (e) for hydrogen or e-methane projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen or e-methane, in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-electrify sectors or installation, in which more cost efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable and low-carbon, power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
This amendment reinforces technological neutrality by recognising the contribution of e-methane and other low-carbon energy pathways to decarbonisation, system flexibility and security of supply, particularly in sectors where direct electrification is not feasible or cost-efficient.
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| (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable or low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from renewable sources in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: | (e) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of low carbon hydrogen, with an emphasis on hydrogen from clean sources, like nuclear energy, in particular in end-use applications, such as hard-to-abate sectors, in which more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, and supporting clean power generation by offering flexibility, storage solutions, or both, and the project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Ondřej Krutílek
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| (ii) security of supply and flexibility, including through appropriate connections and facilitating secure and reliable system operation; | (ii) increasing the resilience, security of supply and flexibility, including through appropriate connections and facilitating secure and reliable system operation; |
Measures aimed to increasing the resilience of hydrogen infrastructure should also be included in scope, coherently with the requirement for Co2 transport and storage infrastructure
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (f) for electrolysers falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to all of the following specific criteria: | (f) for electrolysers or e-methane production falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to all of the following specific criteria: |
This amendment reflects the increasing role of e-methane production in the development of an integrated market for renewable and low-carbon gases and ensures a more technology-neutral approach across emerging decarbonised gas value chains.
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| (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen in particular from renewable sources, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; | (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable fuels of non-biological origin; |
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| (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen in particular from renewable sources, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; | (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; |
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| (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen in particular from renewable sources, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; | (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen in particular from renewable sources, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; | (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; |
This amendment removes the exclusive focus on renewable hydrogen in order to ensure a more technology-neutral approach and to allow different low-carbon hydrogen production pathways to contribute to the Union’s decarbonisation and security of supply objectives.
Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Auke Zijlstra
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| (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable or low-carbon hydrogen in particular from renewable sources, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; | (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen in particular from clean sources like nuclear energy, as well as synthetic fuels of those origins; |
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| (ii) security of supply, including by contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation, or by offering storage, flexibility solutions, or both, such as demand side response and balancing services; | (ii) security of supply, including by contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation, or by offering storage, non-fossil flexibility solutions, or both, such as demand side response and balancing services; |
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| (iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors. | (iii) enabling non-fossil flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors. |
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| (f a) for clean molecules integration infrastructure projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (6) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability by ensuring or enabling the integration of a plurality of low-carbon and particularly renewable gases, including where they are locally sourced, such as biomethane or renewable hydrogen, into the gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to support a cost-effective energy transition, and that project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: | |
| (i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in day-to-day network operation by, inter alia, addressing challenges arising from the injection of gases of various qualities; | |
| (ii) market functioning and customer services; | |
| (iii) facilitating smart and integrated sustainable energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling better management and prediction of demand response. |
Maintaining support for clean molecules integration infrastructure, including biomethane and sustainable liquid fuels, is essential to ensure continuity of projects already recognised under PCI/PMI and those with future potential. Removing or weakening this category would undermine market certainty, distort investment signals and for example could jeopardise the 35 bcm biomethane target for 2030, while delaying cost-effective decarbonisation.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (f a) for natural, renewable or low-carbon gas projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) market integration, inter alia through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; interoperability and system flexibility; (ii) security of supply, inter alia through appropriate connections and diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iii) competition, inter alia through diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iv) sustainability, inter alia through reducing emissions, supporting intermittent renewable generation and enhancing deployment of renewable gas |
This amendment introduces specific assessment criteria for projects relating to natural, renewable and low-carbon gases in order to reflect their contribution to market integration, security of supply, system flexibility and sustainability. It also recognises the role of such projects in supporting the integration of renewable gases and the decarbonisation of the European energy system.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (f b) for clean molecules integration infrastructure projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (6) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability by ensuring or enabling the integration of a plurality of low-carbon and particularly renewable gases, including where they are locally sourced, such as biomethane or renewable hydrogen, into the gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to support a cost-effective energy transition, and that project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in day-to-day network operation by, inter alia, addressing challenges arising from the injection of gases of various qualities; (ii) market functioning and customer services; (iii) facilitating smart and integrated sustainable energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling better management and prediction of demand response. |
This amendment introduces a dedicated framework for assessing clean molecules integration infrastructure, ensuring a more coherent and technology-neutral approach across energy infrastructure categories. It supports the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, strengthens system flexibility and security of supply, and facilitates a cost-effective and resilient energy transition.
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| (f b) for critical energy system protection projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (3a) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to all of the following specific criteria: i. security of supply, including by protecting existing energy infrastructure of cross-border relevance from risks of sabotage or other malicious physical interference and by contributing to enhanced resilience measures that strengthen continuity of supply and system stability; ii. network security, including through measures that increase the physical protection of infrastructure, strengthen monitoring, surveillance and control systems, enhance operational redundancy and recovery capabilities. |
The proposed amendments aim to explicitly recognise protection and resilience investments concerning existing critical energy systems as eligible for inclusion as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), where such investments address risks of sabotage, physical interference and hybrid threats.Recent geopolitical developments and evolving security risks have demonstrated that critical energy infrastructure – including electricity, gas, crude oil, in the future hydrogen and CO2 – constitutes strategic infrastructure for the functioning of the internal energy market and the security of supply of the Union.The protection of existing energy infrastructure strengthens system reliability and reduces the risk of disruptions affecting multiple Member States.By explicitly linking eligibility to cross-border benefits and cost-benefit analysis, the amendments ensure that PCI status is granted only where projects contribute to security of supply, network resilience and enhanced solidarity between Member States.The amendments close a regulatory gap by ensuring that resilience-enhancing investments aimed at safeguarding existing electricity, gas, crude oil, hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure may qualify for PCI status where cross-border benefits are demonstrated. At the same time, the proposal for the TEN-E regulation already provides for the possibility of granting PCI status to projects that protect electricity and CO2 infrastructure as part of strengthening the resilience and security of critical energy networks.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (f c) for smart gas infrastructure projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project contributes significantly to sustainability by facilitating the integration of renewable and/or low-carbon gases into the gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and that project contributes significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: i. network integrity and quality of supply, by improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission, distribution or storage systems in day-to-day network operation by, inter alia, addressing challenges arising from the injection of gases of various qualities; ii. facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, and enabling demand response. For projects that are studies, demonstration and pilot projects, the project demonstrates that its product, deliverable or results can be replicated in other Member States and that it would facilitate other network operators to meet the aforementioned criterion of sustainability in their operations while meeting as well one of the other criteria. |
This amendment fills an important gap in Article 4(3) by providing specific assessment criteria for smart gas infrastructure, comparable to those already established for electricity, hydrogen, electrolysers and carbon dioxide infrastructure. It enables projects to be assessed against their actual contribution to sustainability, network integrity and quality of supply, and smart energy sector integration. Including a replicability condition for studies and pilot projects is also appropriate.
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| In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall assess each project’s contribution to the implementation of the same energy infrastructure priority corridor or area in a transparent and objective manner. Each Group shall determine its assessment method on the basis of the aggregated contribution to the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. That assessment shall lead to a ranking of projects for internal use of the Group. Neither the regional list nor the Union list shall contain any ranking, nor shall the ranking be used for any subsequent purpose except as referred to in Section 2, point (15), of Annex III. | In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall assess each project’s contribution to the implementation of the same energy infrastructure priority corridor or area in a transparent and objective manner. Each Group shall determine its assessment method on the basis of the aggregated contribution to the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. That assessment shall lead to a ranking of projects. |
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| In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall assess each project’s contribution to the implementation of the same energy infrastructure priority corridor or area in a transparent and objective manner. Each Group shall determine its assessment method on the basis of the aggregated contribution to the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. That assessment shall lead to a ranking of projects for internal use of the Group. Neither the regional list nor the Union list shall contain any ranking, nor shall the ranking be used for any subsequent purpose except as referred to in Section 2, point (15), of Annex III. | In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall assess each project’s contribution to the implementation of the same energy infrastructure priority corridor or area in a transparent and objective manner. Each Group shall determine its assessment method on the basis of the aggregated contribution to the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. That assessment shall lead to a ranking of projects for internal use of the Group. The effective implementation of market design by adoption and presence of bidding zones should be prioritized and rewarded in the ranking of projects. Neither the regional list nor the Union list shall contain any ranking, nor shall the ranking be used for any subsequent purpose except as referred to in Section 2, point (15), of Annex III. |
Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Martín Frías, Auke Zijlstra
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| (a) the urgency and the contribution of each proposed project in order to meet the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, market integration, competition, sustainability, and security of supply; | (a) the urgency and the contribution of each proposed project in order to meet the Union’s targets for energy, resilience and security of supply; |
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| (a) the urgency and the contribution of each proposed project in order to meet the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, market integration, competition, sustainability, and security of supply; | (a) the urgency and the contribution of each proposed project in order to meet the Union’s targets for energy, market integration, competition, sustainability, and security of supply; |
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| (a a) the application of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’; |
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| (d) for proposed projects that are, at the time of the assessment, projects on the Union list, the progress of their implementation and their compliance with the reporting and transparency obligations provided by this Regulation; | (d) for proposed projects that are, at the time of the assessment, projects on the Union list, the progress of their implementation as outlined by the progress reports referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation, their compliance with the general and specific criteria laid out in this Article, the existence of alternative projects or other solutions which do not require new infrastructure that would provide an equally or more significant contribution to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), and their compliance with the reporting and transparency obligations provided by this Regulation; |
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| (e a) the design, function and resource adequacy in the respective bidding zones directly or indirectly affected by the projects and the potential effects on the electricity market, price volatility and market distortions in their respective markets. |
Bart Groothuis, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Andreas Glück, Yvan Verougstraete, Martin Hojsík, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
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| (e a) the use in the project of ICT components or components that include ICT components from high-risk suppliers. |
Every two years, Regional Groups assess which cross-border energy projects deserve PCI or PMI status. These Groups already check whether a project's promoter is owned by a third country (point (e)), but they do not check whether the project itself uses ICT components from high-risk suppliers. This amendment requires the Groups to take this into account when assessing projects. This means that a project using high-risk supplier components can be flagged, questioned or deprioritised when the Union list is renewed.
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| -1 As regards proposed projected referred to in point (d), projects that are, at the time of the assessment, project of the Union list for longer than 10 years, shall be assessed as outdated. |
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| As regards smart electricity grids falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, and for projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (1)(e) of Annex II, ranking shall be carried out for those projects that affect the same two Member States, and due consideration shall also be given to the number of users affected by the project, the annual energy consumption and the share of generation from non-dispatchable resources in the area covered by those users. | As regards smart electricity grids falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II, and for projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (1)(e) of Annex II, ranking shall be carried out for those projects that affect the same Member States, and due consideration shall also be given to the number of users affected by the project, the annual energy consumption and the share of generation from non-dispatchable resources in the area covered by those users. |
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| 5 a. In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest, and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall indicate, for each project, how it addresses a demonstrated infrastructure capacity need - as identified in the infrastructure needs identification reports pursuant to Article 12 - or otherwise include a justification for why the project has been proposed for inclusion in the list even if no related need was identified in such reports. |
Infrastructure needs are often insufficiently quantified, and, in many cases, needs are identified upon qualitative indications from Member States, without a systematic quantification of the capacity needs. Groups should be mandated to provide evidence of how a project addresses a need to ensure transparency and cost effectiveness.
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| 5 b. In order to facilitate the identification of projects that could benefit from cross-border cost allocation, each Group shall, on the basis of the benefits identified in the PCI selection process, provide, where relevant, an indication of which projects might benefit from such allocation |
The proposal foresees facilitating cost sharing discussions in the case of project bundling under article 18, but not in other cases where this would be relevant. Discussions on cost sharing should instead be facilitated systematically in all PCI selection processes where this is relevant.
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| 1. Project promoters shall draw up an implementation plan for projects on the Union list within two months of their inclusion on the Union list, with a timetable including all of the following: | deleted |
| (a) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, and with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | |
| (b) approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned; | |
| (c) construction and commissioning; | |
| (d) the permit-granting process referred to in Article 10(9), point (c). |
Requiring project promoters to submit implementation plans only two months after the inclusion of their projects in the PCI list makes it impossible to consider extremely important information in the selection procedure. The implementation plans should be an integral part of the application for PCI status, and therefore be moved to Section (2), point (1), of Annex III.
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| 1. Project promoters shall draw up an implementation plan for projects on the Union list within two months of their inclusion on the Union list, with a timetable including all of the following: | deleted |
| (a) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, and with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | |
| (b) approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned; | |
| (c) construction and commissioning; | |
| (d) the permit-granting process referred to in Article 10(9), point (c). |
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| 1. Project promoters shall draw up an implementation plan for projects on the Union list within two months of their inclusion on the Union list, with a timetable including all of the following: | deleted |
| (a) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, and with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | |
| (b) approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned; | |
| (c) construction and commissioning; | |
| (d) the permit-granting process referred to in Article 10(9), point (c). |
This is an additional administrative burden for TSOs and DSOs, or other responsible entities. These new obligations would require significant human and financial resources, which would ultimately be passed on to end customers.
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| 1. Project promoters shall draw up an implementation plan for projects on the Union list within two months of their inclusion on the Union list, with a timetable including all of the following: | 1. Project promoters shall draw up an implementation plan for projects on the Union list within six months of their inclusion on the Union list, with a timetable including all of the following: |
The two-month deadline for the preparation of the implementation plan appears difficult to reconcile with the technical and regulatory complexity of projects included in the Union list. Drafting the plan requires, inter alia, the integration of elements such as feasibility and design studies, risk assessments related to C1 Confidential climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, as well as verification of compliance with environmental legislation and the “do no significant harm” principle. Extending the deadline to six months would allow project promoters to develop a more robust and consistent planning framework aligned with the applicable regulatory requirements, thereby reducing the need for subsequent amendments or additional submissions.
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| (a) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, and with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | (a) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with environmental legislation; |
Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Jorge Martín Frías, Auke Zijlstra
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| (a) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, and with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | (a) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with relevant national legislation, and with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; |
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| (c) construction and commissioning; | (c) construction and commissioning, as well as the warranty period provided at the end of the works; |
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| 3. The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Groups concerned shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects on the Union list and, where necessary, make recommendations to facilitate their implementation. The Groups may request additional information in accordance with paragraphs 4, 5 and 6, convene meetings with the relevant parties and invite the Commission to verify the information provided on site. | 3. The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Groups concerned shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects on the Union list. If a PCI encounters significant difficulties or is blocked for a long period of time, the Groups shall appoint a High-Level Group to identify and assess barriers to the implementation of projects and work towards resolving them. The High-Level Groups shall comprise a Steering Group, composed of representatives of the European Commission, Ministries, NRAs and TSOs of the relevant Member States concerned. The Groups, and, where applicable, the relevant High-Level Group, may request additional information in accordance with paragraphs 4, 5 and 6, convene meetings with the relevant parties and invite the Commission to verify the information provided on site. |
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| 3. The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Groups concerned shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects on the Union list and, where necessary, make recommendations to facilitate their implementation. The Groups may request additional information in accordance with paragraphs 4, 5 and 6, convene meetings with the relevant parties and invite the Commission to verify the information provided on site. | 3. The Groups concerned shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects on the Union list and, where necessary, make recommendations to facilitate their implementation. The Groups may request additional information in accordance with paragraphs 4, 5 and 6, convene meetings with the relevant parties and invite the Commission to verify the information provided on site. |
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| 4. By 31 December of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and every subsequent year, project promoters shall submit a report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). | deleted |
| That report shall include details of: | |
| (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project does ‘no significant harm’ to the environment, climate adaptation measures taken, and mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; | |
| (b) where relevant, delays compared to the implementation plan, the reasons for such delays and other difficulties encountered; | |
| (c) where relevant, a revised implementation plan aiming to overcome the delays. |
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| 4. By 31 December of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and every subsequent year, project promoters shall submit a report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). | deleted |
| That report shall include details of: | |
| (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project does ‘no significant harm’ to the environment, climate adaptation measures taken, and mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; | |
| (b) where relevant, delays compared to the implementation plan, the reasons for such delays and other difficulties encountered; | |
| (c) where relevant, a revised implementation plan aiming to overcome the delays. |
This is an additional administrative burden for TSOs and DSOs, or other responsible entities. These new obligations would require significant human and financial resources, which would ultimately be passed on to end customers.
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| By 31 December of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and every subsequent year, project promoters shall submit a report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). | By 31 December of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and every subsequently every two years, project promoters shall submit a report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). |
reducing thefrequency of monitoring andreporting for PCIs/PMIs to at leastevery two years. Longer reportingperiods in fact allow for morecomprehensive project updates andsignificantly reduce theadministrative burden.
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| By 31 December of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and every subsequent year, project promoters shall submit a report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). | By 31 October of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and every subsequent year, project promoters shall submit a progress report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). |
To streamline data submission from project promoters and data validation by regulatory agencies and ACER, thus reducing administrative burden for both, it is proposed to align timelines for the monitoring of existing PCIs and the selection process for new PCIs.
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| By 31 December of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and every subsequent year, project promoters shall submit a report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). | By 31 December of the year in which the Union list where the project is included enters into force and starts to produce effects, and subsequently every two years, project promoters shall submit a report for each project of common interest and project of mutual interest they promote, to the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1). |
Longer reporting periods allow for more comprehensive project updates and significantly reduce the administrative burden.
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| That report shall include details of: | The progress report shall include details of: |
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| (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project does ‘no significant harm’ to the environment, climate adaptation measures taken, and mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; | (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance environmental legislation and with mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; |
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| (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project does ‘no significant harm’ to the environment, climate adaptation measures taken, and mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; | (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance with relevant national legislation, with the principle that the project does ‘no significant harm’, and mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; |
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| (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project does ‘no significant harm’ to the environment, climate adaptation measures taken, and mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; | (a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project as set out in the implementation plan referred to in Section (2), point (1)(fa), of Annex III, in particular with regard to the permit-granting process and the consultation procedure, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project does ‘no significant harm’ to the environment, climate adaptation measures taken, and mitigation measures taken resulting from the risks assessed as regards the project under Article 5(1), point (a), where relevant and building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555 where applicable; |
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| (b a) (ba) where relevant, material cost increases compared to the cost assumptions used for the project-specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III; |
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| 5. By 28 of February of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the Agency and to the relevant Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the report provided by project promoters. | deleted |
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| 5. By 28 of February of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the Agency and to the relevant Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the report provided by project promoters. | deleted |
This is an additional administrative burden for TSOs and DSOs, or other responsible entities. These new obligations would require significant human and financial resources, which would ultimately be passed on to end customers.
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| 5. By 28 of February of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the Agency and to the relevant Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the report provided by project promoters. | 5. By 28 of February of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the Agency, to the relevant Group, and where applicable to the relevant High-Level Group, the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the report provided by project promoters. |
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| 5. By 28 of February of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the Agency and to the relevant Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the report provided by project promoters. | 5. By 31 of December of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the progress report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the Agency and to the relevant Group the progress report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the progress report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the progress report provided by project promoters. |
To streamline data submission from project promoters and data validation by regulatory agencies and ACER, thus reducing administrative burden for both, it is proposed to align timelines for the monitoring of existing PCIs and the selection process for new PCIs.
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| 5. By 28 of February of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the Agency and to the relevant Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the report provided by project promoters. | 5. By 28 of February of each year following the submission by the project promoter of the report referred in paragraph 4 of this Article, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8(1) shall submit to the relevant Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation and permit-granting processes of projects on the Union list located in their respective territory, including the reasons for such delays. The contribution of competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked and drafted without modifying the text of the report provided by project promoters. |
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| By 30 April of each year in which a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects on the Union list that are subject to the competence of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and expected changes in project costs, and, where appropriate, make recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate the implementation of Article 3(6) and (7) as regards projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest. | By 30 April of each year in which a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators shall submit to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects on the Union list that are subject to the competence of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and expected changes in project costs, and, where appropriate, make non-binding recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate the implementation of Article 3(6) and (7) as regards projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest. |
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| By 30 April of each year in which a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects on the Union list that are subject to the competence of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and expected changes in project costs, and, where appropriate, make recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate the implementation of Article 3(6) and (7) as regards projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest. | By 31 March of each year in which a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects on the Union list that are subject to the competence of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and expected changes in project costs, and, where appropriate, make recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate the implementation of Article 3(6) and (7) as regards projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest. |
To streamline data submission from project promoters and data validation by regulatory agencies and ACER, thus reducing administrative burden for both, it is proposed to align timelines for the monitoring of existing PCIs and the selection process for new PCIs.
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| In duly justified cases, the Agency may request additional information from competent authorities necessary for carrying out its tasks set out in this paragraph. | deleted |
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| (d) where the delay compared to the date of commissioning in the implementation plan exceeds 26 months, the Commission, subject to the agreement and with the full cooperation of the Member States concerned, may launch a call for proposals open to any third party capable of becoming a project promoter to build the project in accordance with an agreed timetable; | (d) in case (c) is not applicable, where the delay compared to the date of commissioning in the implementation plan exceeds 26 months, the Commission, subject to the agreement and with the full cooperation of the Member States concerned, may launch a call for proposals open to any third party capable of becoming a project promoter to build the project in accordance with an agreed timetable; |
The measures listed to mitigate the challenges of project implementation should remain alternative options, with option (d) as a last resort measure. It is indeed important to uphold the principle of subsidiarity and not to restrict the decision-making power of the Member States.
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| (d) where the delay compared to the date of commissioning in the implementation plan exceeds 26 months, the Commission, subject to the agreement and with the full cooperation of the Member States concerned, may launch a call for proposals open to any third party capable of becoming a project promoter to build the project in accordance with an agreed timetable; | (d) in case (c) is not applicable, where the delay compared to the date of commissioning in the implementation plan exceeds 26 months, the Commission, subject to the agreement and with the full cooperation of the Member States concerned, may launch a call for proposals open to any third party capable of becoming a project promoter to build the project in accordance with an agreed timetable; |
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| (d) where the delay compared to the date of commissioning in the implementation plan exceeds 26 months, the Commission, subject to the agreement and with the full cooperation of the Member States concerned, may launch a call for proposals open to any third party capable of becoming a project promoter to build the project in accordance with an agreed timetable; | (d) where the delay compared to the date of commissioning in the implementation plan exceeds 26 months, the Member States concerned may instruct the Commission to jointly launch a call for proposals open to any third party capable of becoming a project promoter to build the project in accordance with an agreed timetable; |
Bart Groothuis, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Andreas Glück, Yvan Verougstraete, Martin Hojsík, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
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| 8. A project on the Union list may be removed from the Union list in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 3(4) if its inclusion in that list was based on incorrect information which was a determining factor for that inclusion, or the project does not comply with Union law. | 8. A project on the Union list may be removed from the Union list in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 3(4) if its inclusion in that list was based on incorrect information which was a determining factor for that inclusion, or the project does not comply with Union law, or if the project promoter has failed to take mitigating measures or to phase out, whichever is applicable, ICT components or components that include ICT components from high-risk suppliers within the time period in accordance with Regulation (EU) XXX [Cybersecurity Act 2]. |
Projects on the Union list receive accelerated permitting and eligibility for EU funding. This amendment adds a new ground for removing a project from that list: if it has failed to mitigate or phase out ICT components from high-risk suppliers. Removal is not immediate. The upcoming Cybersecurity Act 2 will set a timeline for critical infrastructure to mitigate or phase out high-risk supplier dependencies. By aligning TEN-E with that timeline, this amendment ensures that energy infrastructure planning and Union cybersecurity legislation apply the same rules and deadlines. The provision applies per project: only projects that actually rely on high-risk ICT components are affected.
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| However, a project which is no longer on the Union list but for which an application file has been accepted for examination by the competent authority shall maintain the rights and obligations laid down in Chapter III, except where the project has been removed from the Union list for the reasons set out in paragraph 8 of this Article. | However, projects which were included in the Union list at the time of the financial assistance award or at the start of the permitting procedure shall retain their rights and benefits regarding funding and fast-track permitting until the completion of the respective process. |
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| 9 a. The loss of PCI/PMI status shall not affect the validity of financial assistance already awarded or the eligibility for special legal instruments during the permitting phase. |
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| European coordinators | |
| 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission may designate, in agreement with the Member States concerned, a European coordinator for a period of up to one year, renewable twice. | |
| 2. | |
| The European coordinator shall: | |
| (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned; | |
| (b) assist and coordinate all parties as necessary in consulting the stakeholders concerned, discussing alternative routing, where appropriate, and obtaining necessary permits for the projects; | |
| (c) where appropriate, advise project promoters on the financing of the project; | |
| (d) ensure that appropriate support and strategic direction by the Member States concerned are provided for the preparation and implementation of the projects; | |
| (e) starting from the date of their designation submit every year, and, where appropriate, upon completion of their mandate, a report to the Commission on the progress of the projects and on any difficulties and obstacles which are likely to significantly delay the commissioning date of the projects; where appropriate, the report shall make recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties. | |
| The Commission shall transmit the report of the European coordinator referred to in point (e) of the first subparagraph to the European Parliament and the Groups concerned. | |
| 3. The European coordinator shall be chosen following an open, non-discriminatory and transparent process and on the basis of a candidate’s experience with regard to the specific tasks they have been assigned for the projects concerned. | |
| 4. The decision designating the European coordinator shall specify the terms of reference, detailing the duration of the mandate, the specific tasks and corresponding deadlines, and the methodology to be followed. The coordination effort shall be proportionate to the complexity and estimated costs of the projects. | |
| 5. The Member States concerned shall fully cooperate with the European coordinator in the execution of the tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4. |
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| European coordinators | |
| 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission may designate, in agreement with the Member States concerned, a European coordinator for a period of up to one year, renewable twice. | |
| 2. | |
| The European coordinator shall: | |
| (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned; | |
| (b) assist and coordinate all parties as necessary in consulting the stakeholders concerned, discussing alternative routing, where appropriate, and obtaining necessary permits for the projects; | |
| (c) where appropriate, advise project promoters on the financing of the project; | |
| (d) ensure that appropriate support and strategic direction by the Member States concerned are provided for the preparation and implementation of the projects; | |
| (e) starting from the date of their designation submit every year, and, where appropriate, upon completion of their mandate, a report to the Commission on the progress of the projects and on any difficulties and obstacles which are likely to significantly delay the commissioning date of the projects; where appropriate, the report shall make recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties. | |
| The Commission shall transmit the report of the European coordinator referred to in point (e) of the first subparagraph to the European Parliament and the Groups concerned. | |
| 3. The European coordinator shall be chosen following an open, non-discriminatory and transparent process and on the basis of a candidate’s experience with regard to the specific tasks they have been assigned for the projects concerned. | |
| 4. The decision designating the European coordinator shall specify the terms of reference, detailing the duration of the mandate, the specific tasks and corresponding deadlines, and the methodology to be followed. The coordination effort shall be proportionate to the complexity and estimated costs of the projects. | |
| 5. The Member States concerned shall fully cooperate with the European coordinator in the execution of the tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4. |
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| 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission may designate, in agreement with the Member States concerned, a European coordinator for a period of up to one year, renewable twice. | 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission shall designate, in agreement with the Member States concerned, a European coordinator. |
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| 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission may designate, in agreement with the Member States concerned, a European coordinator for a period of up to one year, renewable twice. | 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Member States concerned may ask the Commission to put forward a European coordinator for a period of up to one year, renewable twice. |
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| 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission may designate, in agreement with the Member States concerned, a European coordinator for a period of up to one year, renewable twice. | 1. Where a project of common interest or a project of mutual interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission may propose the designation of a European coordinator for a period of up to one year, renewable twice. |
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| (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned; | (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned, including, in case of projects of mutual interest, the concerned third countries; |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned; | (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned, including, in case of project of mutual interest, the concerned third countries; |
For SMEs, European coordinators nominated by EC can act to facilitate the project realisation with the role of European Insitutions over project developments and third countries supporting actions. The promotion of projects, also in terms of enhancement of cross-border dialogues and implementation measures, can be particulary relevant also for SME and concerned third countries. The European coordinator can act as subject controlling the appropriate support to projects is provided by the concerned third countries especially in case of SME, reporting it to the Commission, as envisaged by the following point (e).
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| (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned; | (a) promote the projects, for which they have been designated as a European coordinator, and the cross-border dialogue between the project promoters and all stakeholders concerned, including relevant competent national Authorities. |
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| (b a) where appropriate, assist the parties in reaching an agreement regarding the cross-border cost-allocation based on a common cost-benefit analysis. The European coordinator may invite non-hosting countries to participate in the conversations if the conditions on benefit estimation allocation pursuant Article 17(7) of this Regulation are fulfilled; |
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| (d) ensure that appropriate support and strategic direction by the Member States concerned are provided for the preparation and implementation of the projects; | (d) ensure that appropriate support and strategic direction by the Member States and third countries concerned are provided for the preparation and implementation of the projects; |
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| (d) ensure that appropriate support and strategic direction by the Member States concerned are provided for the preparation and implementation of the projects; | (d) guide the Member States concerned so that they are able to provide appropriate support and strategic direction for the preparation and implementation of the projects; |
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| (e) starting from the date of their designation submit every year, and, where appropriate, upon completion of their mandate, a report to the Commission on the progress of the projects and on any difficulties and obstacles which are likely to significantly delay the commissioning date of the projects; where appropriate, the report shall make recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties. | (e) starting from the date of their designation submit every year, and, where appropriate, upon completion of their mandate, a report to the Commission on the progress of the projects and on any difficulties and obstacles which are likely to significantly delay the commissioning date of the projects; where appropriate, the report shall make recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties. The recommendations shall be consulted and agreed with the Member States concerned. |
To ensure that recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties can be implemented, the coordinator should first consult and agree on them with the Member State concerned.Due to the importance of the infrastructure projects, the Commission should inform the Council of the EU (TTE) directly about the coordinators' activity.
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| (e) starting from the date of their designation submit every year, and, where appropriate, upon completion of their mandate, a report to the Commission on the progress of the projects and on any difficulties and obstacles which are likely to significantly delay the commissioning date of the projects; where appropriate, the report shall make recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties. | (e) starting from the date of their designation submit every year, and, where appropriate, upon completion of their mandate, a report to the Member States and to the Commission on the progress of the projects and on any difficulties and obstacles which are likely to significantly delay the commissioning date of the projects; where appropriate, the report shall make non-binding recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties. |
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| The Commission shall transmit the report of the European coordinator referred to in point (e) of the first subparagraph to the European Parliament and the Groups concerned. | The Commission shall transmit the report of the European coordinator referred to in point (e) of the first subparagraph to the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the Groups concerned. |
To ensure that recommendations to overcome obstacles and difficulties can be implemented, the coordinator should first consult and agree on them with the Member State concerned.Due to the importance of the infrastructure projects, the Commission should inform the Council of the EU (TTE) directly about the coordinators' activity.
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| 3. The European coordinator shall be chosen following an open, non-discriminatory and transparent process and on the basis of a candidate’s experience with regard to the specific tasks they have been assigned for the projects concerned. | 3. The European coordinator shall be chosen following an open, non-discriminatory and transparent process and on the basis of a candidate’s experience with regard to the specific tasks they have been assigned for the projects concerned. The Member States shall approve the selection of the European Coordinator and may remove them at any time, without providing a reason. |
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| 3. The European coordinator shall be chosen following an open, non-discriminatory and transparent process and on the basis of a candidate’s experience with regard to the specific tasks they have been assigned for the projects concerned. | 3. The European coordinator shall be chosen, in particular, on the basis of his or her knowledge of matters relating to energy, to the financing or the socio-economic, technical and environmental evaluation of major projects, as well as his or her experience with Union policy making. |
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| 3 a. The European Coordinator should be designated by the Commission in agreement with the Member States concerned and after consulting the European Parliament. The designation process shall not take more than 6 months. |
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| 4. The decision designating the European coordinator shall specify the terms of reference, detailing the duration of the mandate, the specific tasks and corresponding deadlines, and the methodology to be followed. The coordination effort shall be proportionate to the complexity and estimated costs of the projects. | 4. The decision designating the European coordinator shall specify the terms of reference, detailing the duration of the mandate, the specific tasks and corresponding deadlines, and the methodology to be followed. The coordination effort shall be proportionate to the complexity and estimated costs of the projects. The Commission shall provide the necessary secretarial assistance to the European Coordinator. |
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| 5. The Member States concerned shall fully cooperate with the European coordinator in the execution of the tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4. | 5. The Member States concerned shall strive to fully cooperate with the European coordinator in the execution of the tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4. If this cooperation is not possible, the European Coordinator may be removed by the Member States concerned. |
Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Jorge Martín Frías, Auke Zijlstra
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| The Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit-granting process, the necessity of projects on the Union list from an energy policy and climate perspective, without prejudice to the exact location, routing or technology of the project. | The Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit-granting process, that projects on the Union list may be considered necessary from an energy policy perspective, without prejudice to the exact location, routing or technology of the project, provided they are compatible with security of supply, affordability of energy for households and businesses, and the right of the Member States to determine their own energy mix, in accordance with Article 194(2) TFEU. |
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| Projects on the Union list may not enjoy the status provided for in this Article when this is likely to lead to a disproportionate increase in network costs, electricity tariffs or fees borne by consumers in one or more Member States concerned. |
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| 3. Projects on the Union list shall have the status of the highest national significance possible, where such a status exists in national law and be treated as such in the permit-granting process, including those relating to environmental assessments, in spatial planning, and in obtaining rights of way and expropriation of necessary land. | 3. Projects on the Union list shall have the status of the highest national significance possible as well as of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety and be treated as such in the permit-granting process, including those relating to environmental assessments in spatial planning, and in obtaining rights of way and expropriation of necessary land. |
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| 5. With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and may be considered as having an overriding public interest. | deleted |
| Where the opinion of the Commission is required in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC, the Commission and the national competent authority referred to in Article 8 of this Regulation shall ensure that the decision with regard to the overriding public interest of a project is taken within the time limits set in Article 10(1) and (2) of this Regulation. | |
| The first and second subparagraphs shall not apply to competing projects or to projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda
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| With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and may be considered as having an overriding public interest. | With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases. |
All energy infrastructure categories in the context of permit granting and public participation should be treated in equal manner - so hydrogen infrastructure, electrolyser, natural hydrogen extraction facilities and CO2 projects should have the same overriding public interests as electricity projects - thus enabling greater diversification of development pathways and increasing the overall potential to meet climate and environmental objectives.
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| With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and may be considered as having an overriding public interest. | With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases. |
Article 7(6) presumes electricity infrastructure to be of overriding public interest under the Habitats and Water Framework Directives. Article 7(5) only grants hydrogen, electrolyser and CO₂ infrastructure a “may be considered” status. In practice, this means a hydrogen pipeline or CO₂ corridor can be blocked on environmental grounds that an electricity cable through the same area would overcome. This amendment aligns paragraph 5 with paragraph 6 to remove that asymmetry.
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| With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and may be considered as having an overriding public interest. | With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases. |
In chapter III of the proposed TEN-E Regulation “Permit-granting and public participation”, electricity projects are favoured compared to other energy infrastructure categories. Electricity projects “are presumed as being in the overriding public interest” (in article 7(6)) whereas hydrogen, electrolyser facilities and carbon dioxide projects “may be considered as having an overriding public interest” (in article 7(5)). There should be equal treatment of all energy infrastructure categories and, accordingly, to exclude the differentiation in article 7.
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| With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and may be considered as having an overriding public interest. | With regard to the requirements of Union environmental law, energy infrastructure projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective shall be considered as having an overriding public interest and serving public health and safety. |
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| With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and may be considered as having an overriding public interest. | With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled, projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in points (2), (3), and (4) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective. |
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| Where the opinion of the Commission is required in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC, the Commission and the national competent authority referred to in Article 8 of this Regulation shall ensure that the decision with regard to the overriding public interest of a project is taken within the time limits set in Article 10(1) and (2) of this Regulation. | deleted |
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| 6. Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, in the permit-granting procedure, the planning, construction and operation of projects falling within the infrastructure category referred to in Annex II point (1) fall under the provision of Article 8(8) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases for the purposes of Article 6(4) and Article 16(1), point (c), of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1), point (a), of Directive 2009/147/EC. Member States may, in duly justified and specific circumstances, restrict the application of the presumption to certain parts of their territory, to certain types of technology or to projects with certain technical characteristics. | deleted |
| Member States shall ensure that, in the planning and permit-granting process, the construction and operation of projects falling under the infrastructure category referred to in point (1) of Annex II are given priority when balancing legal interests in individual cases for other purposes than the ones referred in the first subparagraph with the exception of cultural heritage on the basis of legal criteria to ensure harmonized implementation. | |
| The first subparagraph shall not apply to competing projects or to projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. |
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| Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, in the permit-granting procedure, the planning, construction and operation of projects falling within the infrastructure category referred to in Annex II point (1) fall under the provision of Article 8(8) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases for the purposes of Article 6(4) and Article 16(1), point (c), of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1), point (a), of Directive 2009/147/EC. Member States may, in duly justified and specific circumstances, restrict the application of the presumption to certain parts of their territory, to certain types of technology or to projects with certain technical characteristics. | Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, in the permit-granting procedure, the planning, construction , operation, refurbishment, modernisation, repowering, repurposement and expansion of energy infrastructure projects falling within the infrastructure category referred to in Annex II point (1) are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety under European environmental laws. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda
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| Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, in the permit-granting procedure, the planning, construction and operation of projects falling within the infrastructure category referred to in Annex II point (1) fall under the provision of Article 8(8) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases for the purposes of Article 6(4) and Article 16(1), point (c), of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1), point (a), of Directive 2009/147/EC. Member States may, in duly justified and specific circumstances, restrict the application of the presumption to certain parts of their territory, to certain types of technology or to projects with certain technical characteristics. | Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, in the permit-granting procedure, the planning, construction and operation of projects falling within the infrastructure category referred to in Annex II point (1) fall under the provision of Article 8(8) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases for the purposes of Article 6(4) and Article 16(1), point (c), of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1), point (a), of Directive 2009/147/EC. |
This amendment removes a provision that could create unnecessary uncertainty in the application of permit-granting rules across Member States. A more consistent framework would help ensure greater predictability and facilitate the efficient development of infrastructure projects contributing to the Union’s energy and climate objectives.
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| Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, in the permit-granting procedure, the planning, construction and operation of projects falling within the infrastructure category referred to in Annex II point (1) fall under the provision of Article 8(8) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases for the purposes of Article 6(4) and Article 16(1), point (c), of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1), point (a), of Directive 2009/147/EC. Member States may, in duly justified and specific circumstances, restrict the application of the presumption to certain parts of their territory, to certain types of technology or to projects with certain technical characteristics. | In the permit-granting procedure, the planning, construction and operation of projects falling within the infrastructure category referred to in Annex II point (1) fall under the provision of Article 8(8) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in individual cases for the purposes of Article 6(4) and Article 16(1), point (c), of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1), point (a), of Directive 2009/147/EC. Member States shall have the opportunity to restrict the application of the presumption to certain parts of their territory, to certain types of technology or to projects with certain technical characteristics. |
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| Member States shall ensure that, in the planning and permit-granting process, the construction and operation of projects falling under the infrastructure category referred to in point (1) of Annex II are given priority when balancing legal interests in individual cases for other purposes than the ones referred in the first subparagraph with the exception of cultural heritage on the basis of legal criteria to ensure harmonized implementation. | Member States shall ensure that, in the planning and permit-granting process, the construction and operation of projects falling under the infrastructure category referred to in point (1) of Annex II are given priority when balancing legal interests for other purposes than the ones referred in the first subparagraph. |
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| The first subparagraph shall not apply to competing projects or to projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III. | The first subparagraph shall not apply to competing projects or to projects that have not reached a sufficient degree of maturity to provide a project specific cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Section 2, point (1)(d), of Annex III or to projects which have not been explicitly included in a National Development Plan which has been subject to an assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC, and, where it is likely to have a significant impact on Natura 2000 sites, to the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC. |
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| 6 a. The planning, construction, operation, refurbishment, modernisation, repowering, repurposement and expansion of energy infrastructure projects on the Union list falling within the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II, including electricity networks, grid development, gas and hydrogen infrastructure, CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure, energy storage facilities, recharging pools and generation plants contributing to the transition to climate neutrality, as well as the connection of such projects to the grid, the related grid itself, grid connection procedures and connection rights or approvals necessary for their implementation, shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/60/EU, Articles 1 and 5 of Directive 2008/56/EU, Directive 2004/35/EU, Directive 2025/2360/EU, Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU, Article 6(3) and Article 12(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC. |
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| 6 b. Where energy infrastructure projects on the Union list falling within the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II, including their connection to the grid and the related grid itself, have adopted appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures, any killing or disturbance of species protected under Article 12(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC shall not be considered to be deliberate. |
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| Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, with regard to projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in point (1) of Annex II to this Regulation which are expressly included in a National Development Plan that has been subject to a strategic environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42, and, where it is likely to have a significant impact on Natura 2000 sites, to the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, insofar as the project complies with and does not go beyond the framework of the assessed National Development Plan: | With regard to projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in point (1) of Annex II to this Regulation which are expressly included in a National Development Plan that has been subject to a strategic environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42, and, where it is likely to have a significant impact on Natura 2000 sites, to the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, insofar as the project complies with and does not go beyond the framework of the assessed National Development Plan: |
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| Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, with regard to projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in point (1) of Annex II to this Regulation which are expressly included in a National Development Plan that has been subject to a strategic environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42, and, where it is likely to have a significant impact on Natura 2000 sites, to the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, insofar as the project complies with and does not go beyond the framework of the assessed National Development Plan: | With regard to projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in point (1) of Annex II to this Regulation which are expressly included in a National Development Plan to be subject to environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42, and, where it is likely to have a significant impact on Natura 2000 sites, to the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, insofar as the project complies with and does not go beyond the framework of the assessed National Development Plan: |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, with regard to projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in point (1) of Annex II to this Regulation which are expressly included in a National Development Plan that has been subject to a strategic environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42, and, where it is likely to have a significant impact on Natura 2000 sites, to the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, insofar as the project complies with and does not go beyond the framework of the assessed National Development Plan: | Until climate neutrality is achieved at Union level, with regard to projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in point (1) of Annex II to this Regulation which are expressly included in a National Development Plan that has been to be subject to a strategic environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42, and, where it is likely to have a significant impact on Natura 2000 sites, to the appropriate assessment pursuant to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States may, insofar as the project complies with and does not go beyond the framework of the assessed National Development Plan: |
The amendment clarifies the scope of the exemption by avoiding any implicit temporal linkage between the adoption of the Regulation and the completion of the SEA procedure. It ensures that the exemption applies to projects included in plans which, under national legislation, are required to undergo SEA as a condition for their approval, irrespective of the procedural stage reached.This clarification prevents restrictive interpretations, ensures alignment with national planning cycles, and enhances legal certainty, while fully preserving SEA obligations and the level of
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| Member States shall ensure that during the strategic environmental assessment all adverse significant environmental impacts, as well as measures to prevent or mitigate those are identified on a project level. The Commission shall provide guidance to the Member States. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| For projects located in, or crossing, Natura 2000 sites and areas designated under national protection schemes for nature and biodiversity conservation, the exemptions referred to in the first subparagraph shall only be applicable in case there are no proportionate alternatives for their deployment, taking into account the objectives of the site. Projects referred to in Annex II point 1(c) shall exclude Natura 2000 sites and areas designated under national protection schemes. | deleted |
This amendment preserves the existing Union environmental protection framework while avoiding disproportionate restrictions that could unnecessarily limit the development of strategic energy infrastructure projects. A balanced case-by-case approach remains essential to reconcile environmental protection with decarbonisation, energy security and infrastructure resilience objectives.
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| For projects located in, or crossing, Natura 2000 sites and areas designated under national protection schemes for nature and biodiversity conservation, the exemptions referred to in the first subparagraph shall only be applicable in case there are no proportionate alternatives for their deployment, taking into account the objectives of the site. Projects referred to in Annex II point 1(c) shall exclude Natura 2000 sites and areas designated under national protection schemes. | For projects located in, or crossing, Natura 2000 sites and areas designated under national protection schemes for nature and biodiversity conservation, the exemptions referred to in the first subparagraph shall only be applicable in case there are no proportionate alternatives for their deployment, taking into account the objectives of the site, but in a proportion clearly established at European level which does not, however, disturb the sites concerned in the long term. Projects referred to in Annex II point 1(c) shall exclude Natura 2000 sites and areas designated under national protection schemes. |
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| Where Member States apply the exemptions under paragraph 7, they shall ensure that rules on effective mitigation measures to be adopted for the projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in Annex II point (1) are identified based on the National Development Plan, in order to avoid the adverse environmental impact that may arise or, where that is not possible, to significantly mitigate it. Member States shall ensure that the appropriate mitigation measures are applied in a timely manner to ensure compliance with the obligations laid down in Article 6(2) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 4(1), point (a)(i), of Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and to avoid deterioration and achieve good ecological status or good ecological potential in accordance with Article 4(1), point (a), of Directive 2000/60/EC. | Where Member States apply the exemptions under paragraph 7, they shall ensure that rules on effective and proportionate mitigation measures to be adopted for the projects on the Union list falling under the infrastructure categories referred to in Annex II are identified based on the National Development Plan, in order to avoid the adverse environmental impact that may arise or, where that is not possible, to mitigate it. |
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author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{AMENDMENTS 244 - 530 - Draft report Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EU) 2019/942, (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2024/1789 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2022/869}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-05-19},
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