10 Amendments of Isabella DE MONTE related to 2016/2059(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’'s strategy to support the use of LNG as an alternative fuel, whose production must be sustainable, for transport where it replaces more polluting conventional fuels such as diesel or heavy fuel oil and does not take the place of renewable energy sources; or undermine efforts to decarbonise our economy;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that an EU strategy for liquefied natural gas must be consistent with the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union and support increased security of energy supply, decarbonisation, the long-term sustainability of the economy and the delivery of affordable and competitive energy prices;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that the Parliament has repeatedly called for binding 2030 climate and energy targets of at least a 40% domestic reduction in GHG emissions, at least 30% for renewables and 40% for energy efficiency to be implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the use of LNG in heavy-duty vehicles and shipping can reduce emissions of various pollutants (SOx, NOx and particulate matter) and, in the case of shipping, can allow the sector to meet the requirements of EU environmental legislation by decreasing the sulphur and nitrogen content in marine fuels used in the Emission Control Areas; notes that LNG, and in particular CNG, is also a viable solution for public transport which could helps to reduce air and noise pollution where renewables are not replaced;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the use of LNG may also lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from maritime and road transport, provided that methane slip is minimised in theall efforts are taken to minimise methane slip during production, distribution, and combustion phases; calls therefore for adequate measures to minimise methane slip in the overall LNG chain through the use of the best available technologies and to ensure adequate R&D financing for that purpose;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to ensure implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, within the prescribed time limits, in particular as regards the establishment of LNG refuelling points, at least along the existing TEN-T Core Network, to ensure that LNG heavy-duty motor vehicles can circulate throughout the Union, and at maritime and inland ports to enable LNG inland waterway vessels or sea-going ships to circulate throughout the TEN-T Core Network; recalls that Member States should assess, in their national policy frameworks, in close cooperation with their regional authorities, the appropriate need to install refuelling points for LNG in ports outside the TEN-T Core Network;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that investment in LNG or gas infrastructure should avoid any technology lock-in or stranded assets in relation to fossil fuels; highlights the need to promote the most efficient use of existing LNG terminals with a cross- border perspective before supporting new regasification terminals;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the current LNG terminals are not optimally distributed across the EU; stresses that sea ports play an important role in optimising the distribution of LNG across the Union by acting as LNG hubs; calls for the establishment of a long-term and stable financial framework and continuous funding opportunities through the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Motorways of the Sea, Horizon 2020, the European Structural and Investment Funds and the European Investment Bank; stresses the need to assess LNG supply alternatives, regional options and environmentally sustainable solutions to guarantee the most efficient use of existing infrastructure and adherence to the EU's climate and energy targets;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to present cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solutions for the distribution and storage of LNG in the Union’'s outermost regions and for adequate financing in line with the EU's climate and energy targets; stresses the need to look at all existing solutions for the storage and distribution of LNG, in particularly in island regions, taking into consideration the potential evolution inappropriate demand for that fuel;
Amendment 89 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to set out common technical specifications for LNG refuelling points for sea-going ships, inland waterway vessels and motor vehicles, and the need for appropriaterigorous and harmonised safety rules and training for LNG storage, bunkering and on-board use.