13 Amendments of Nils TORVALDS related to 2021/0424(COD)
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal and the Climate law set the target for the EU to reduce its emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2050 in a manner that contributes to European competitiveness, growth and jobs. This Regulation should contribute to achieving these targets. For a decarbonised gas markets to be set up and contribute to the energy transition, significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system with an active participation of consumers in competitive markets are needed.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Regardless of the chosen production pathway, hydrogen production incurs significant energy conversion losses. Therefore, hydrogen should only be used for those applications where more energy-efficient alternatives are not yet available. This notably includes applications in so-called hard-to- decarbonise sectors, e.g. the production of sustainable aviation fuels and fuels for shipping, in steelmaking, and in the chemicals sector. Conversely, all efforts should be made to avoid the use of hydrogen for applications where more energy-efficient alternatives exist. This notably includes heating buildings, producing hot water for sanitary use, and low-grade heat for industrial processes.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Access to natural gas storage facilities and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities is insufficient in some Member States, and therefore the implementation of the existing rules needs to be improved , including as regardsin the transparency area. Such improvement should take into account the potential and uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases for these facilities in the internal market and demand-side solutions. Monitoring by the European Regulators' Group for Electricity and Gas concluded that the voluntary guidelines for good third-party access practice for storage system operators, agreed by all stakeholders at the Madrid Forum, are being insufficiently applied and therefore need to be made binding.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 33
(33) ‘entry point’ means a point subject to booking procedures by network users or producers providing access to an entry-exit system, enabling gas flows in the entry-exit system;
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34
(34) ‘exit point’ means a point subject to booking procedures by network users or final customersproviding access to an entry-exit system, enabling gas flows out of the entry exit system;,
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) market rules shall enable the decarbonisation of the natural gas and hydrogen systems, including by enabling the integration into the market of gases of gas from renewable energy sources and by providing incentives for energy efficiency, furthering the integration of energy systems, contributing to the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources, facilitating the achievement of the Union’s climate and energy targets;
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where it considers that the draft annual work programme or the draft Union-wide network development plan submitted by the ENNOH does not contribute to non- discrimination, effective competition, the efficient functioning of the market or a sufficient level of cross-border interconnection, ACER shall provide a duly reasoned opinion as well as recommendations to the ENNOH and to the Commission within two months of the submission of the programme or the plan. The programme and plan shall be amended consistent with ACER’s opinion and recommendations.
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2017/1938
Article 2 – point 28
Article 2 – point 28
(28) ‘strategic stock’ means gas purchased, managed and stored or held in storage by contract by transmission system operators or any other eligible entity exclusively for carrying out their functions asof transmission system operators and for the purpose of security of supply. Gas stored as part of a strategic stock shall be dispatched only where required to keep the system in operation under secure and reliable conditions in line with Article 35 [recast Gas Directive as proposed in COM(2021) xxx] or in case of a declared emergency under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council and can otherwise not be sold on wholesale gas markets;’
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2017/1938
Article 7b – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 7b – paragraph 3 – point c
c) obliging a transmission system operator or an entity designated by the Member State to purchase and manage strategic stocks of gas,
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2017/1938
Article 7b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Such measures shall apply to any storage facility, including storage sites controlled by third-country entities and be subject to consultation in the relevant risk group, in particular on how the measures address the risks identified in the common risk assessment.
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2017/1938
Article 7d – paragraph 1
Article 7d – paragraph 1
1. Member States may set up a mechanism for the joint procurement of strategic stocks by transmission system operators or an entity designated by the Member State as part of the preventive measures to ensure security of supply.
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2017/1938
Article 7d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 7d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The mechanism shall be open to participation of all transmission system operators or an entity designated by the Member State within the Union who wish to join after its establishment.
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2017/1938
Article 7d – paragraph 2
Article 7d – paragraph 2
2. The participating Member States shall notify their intention to establish such mechanism to the Commission. The notification shall include the information necessary to assess the compliance with this Regulation, such as the volume of gas to be purchased, the duration of the measure, the participating transmission system operators or an entity designated by the Member State, the governance arrangements, the operating procedures and conditions for activation in an emergency situation. It shall also specify the costs and benefits expected.