Activities of Denis NESCI related to 2023/0081(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)
Amendments (18)
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) By defining CO2 storage sites that contribute to the Union’s 2030 target as net-zero strategic projects, the development of CO2 storage sites can be accelerated and facilitated, and the increasing industrial demand for storage sites can be channelled towards the most-cost-effective storage sites. An increasing volume of depleting gas and oil fields that could be converted in safe CO2 storage sites are at the end of their useful production lifetime. In addition, the oil and gas industry has affirmed its determination to embark on an energy transition and possesses the assets, skills and knowledge needed to explore and develop additional storage sites. To reach the Union’s target of 50 million tonnes of annual operational CO2 injection capacity by 2030, the sector na value-chain approach should be fostered by actions taken both at EU and national level in order for licenseeds to pool its contributions to ensure that carbon capture and storage as a climate solution is available ahead of demandof oil and gas production in the EU to take the measures within their power to undertake the necessary investments in carbon capture and storage and in order to develop a viable business model for the entire carbon dioxide value chain. In order to ensure a timely, Union-wide and cost- effective development of CO2 storage sites in line with the EU objective for injection capacity, licensees of oil and gas production in the EU should contribute to this target pro rata of their oil and gas manufacturing capacity, while providing flexibilities to cooperate and take into account other contributions of third parties.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Member States can provide support from cohesion policy programmes in line with applicable rules under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council57 to encourage the take up of net-zero strategic projects in less developed and transition regions through investment packages of infrastructure, productive investment in innovation, manufacturing capacity in SMEs, services, training and upskilling measure, including support to capacity building of the public authorities and promoters. The applicable co-financing rates set in programmes may be up to 8590% for less developed regions and up to 60% or 7075% for transition regions depending on the fund concerned and the status of the region but Member States may exceed these ceilings at the level of the project concerned, where feasible under State aid rules. The Technical Support Instrument can help Member States and regions in preparing net-zero growth strategies, improve the business environment, reducing red tape and accelerating permitting. Member States should be encouraged to promote the sustainability of net-zero strategic projects by embedding these investments in European value chains, building notably on interregional and cross border cooperation networks. _________________ 57 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall recognise as net-zero strategic projects CO2 capture projects, and CO2 infrastructure projects necessary for the transport of captured CO2 to CO2 storage sites, and CO2 storage projects that meet the following cumulative criteria:
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. the CO2 capture project and the CO2 infrastructure projects necessary to transport the captured CO2 to CO2 storage sites relevant for the rollout of the plans referred to in Article 18 (4)
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. 3. In order to accelerate implementation of projects to meet the EU objective set by Article 16, it shall be possible for Member States to cooperate on joint carbon dioxide storage projects under the mechanisms foreseen by Article 16.3 of this Regulation
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Net-Zero Europe Platform as established in Article 28 shall discuss financial needs and bottlenecks of net-zero strategic projecttechnologies, potential best practices, in particular to develop EU cross-border supply chains, notably based on regular exchanges with the relevant industrial alliances. .
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Net-Zero Europe Platform shall, at the request of the net-zero strategic project promoter, discuss and advise on how the financing of its project can be completed, taking into account the funding already secured and considering at least the following elements:
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) The Net-Zero Europe Platform shall propose the creation of an additional funding instrument at European Union level. This instrument shall provide an ambitious and accelerated financial support for large-scale net-zero technologies projects, both in terms of capital and operational expenditure for the entire supply chains, to create a competitive and attractive environment in the European Union and conditions of fair competition with third countries
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall assess reports referred to in Article 18 (4) and submitted by entities referred to in Article 18 (1) by 31 January 2025 and shall adjust the target date of 2030 if necessary, with the aim of reflecting objective commercial, financial, technical, legal, and environmental limitations outside the control of the entities
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By 36 months from the entry into force of this Regulation, Member States shall:
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) make publicly available data on areas where CO2 storage sites can be permitted on their territory, including saline acquifers .
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) oblige entities holding an authorisation as defined inCall for holders of an authorisation in accordance with Article 1, point 3), of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 71 on their territory to make publicly available to the public all geological data relating to production sites that have been decommissioned or whose decommissioning has been notified to the competent authority. _________________ 71 Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorizations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 3).Authority competent
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Ffor the purposes of point (a), the data shall include at least thedisclosure of the data referred to point a) will refer to information requested in the Commission Notice on the GuidanceCommunication on guidelines to Member States for the updateing of the 2021-2030 National Energy and Climate Plans 2021 - 2030.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By sixnine months from the entry into force of this Regulation and each year thereafter, each Member State shall submit to the Commission a report describing:
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Member States are invited to indicate the national support measures that could be adoptetaken to promote CO2 capture and sto prompt projects referred to in points (a) and (b)rage projects. However, such reporting is optional, and Member States may only provide information on specific measures if they are considered relevant to the national situation in the annual reports.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission and Member States may coordinate within the Platform on the Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships and also with relevant third countries to help promote the adoption of net-zero technologies globally, to collaborate in the development of innovative technologies as defined under this act and to support the role of Union industrial capabilities in paving the way for the global clean energy transition, in line with the overall objectives of this Regulation stemming from Article 1 of this Regulation. The Platform may periodically discuss: (a)how to improve cooperation along the net-zero value chain between the Union and third countries; (b)how to address non-tariff barriers to trade, such as through mutual recognition of conformity assessment or commitments to avoid export restrictions; (c)which third countries should be prioritised for the conclusion of Net- Zero Industrial Partnerships, taking into account the following: i)the potential contribution to security of supply, taking into account their manufacturing capacity of net-zero and innovative technologies ; ii)whether there are existing cooperation agreements between a third country and the Union.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission and Member States may coordinate within the Platform on the Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships and also with relevant third countries to help promote the adoption of net-zero technologies globally to collaborate in the development of innovative technologies as defined under this act and to support the role of Union industrial capabilities in paving the way for the global clean energy transition, in line with the overall objectives of this Regulation stemming from Article 1 of this Regulation. The Platform may periodically discuss:
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
5. Member Sstates shall supportand the Commission insupport the implementation of the cooperation measures set out in the Net- Zero Industrial Partnership. Net- Zero Industrial Partnerships will have the objective of facilitating trade among participants, including by favouring necessary investments within the Union and in third countries, enhancing resilience and sustainability of the supportive value chains promoting industrial application of high-tech strategic options, and guaranteeing a level playing field.