11 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2012/2029(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, the current common global energy challenges require single, effective, coordinated and equitable actions from the European Union on the international stage, in particular by strengthening the external dimension of its energy policy, by increasing diversification of energy sources, routes and supplies and by enhancing security of supply;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas with current trends global population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, global energy demand will increase by 40 % by 2030 and will be mainly in non-OECD countries and global competition for fossil fuel resources from emerging economies will intensify;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas it is important for the EU to give priority to securing and developing internal fossil fuel sources, especially the significant reserves recently discovered in the mediterranean sea, that would reduce European dependency on energy imports; whereas there are big opportunities for co-development and co-exploitation of of fossil fuel sources with EU neighbouring countries;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the EU's increasing dependency on imported fossil fuels will undermine its political leverage and may have significant effects on the independence of its decision-making in other policy areas, only interconnection, interdependence and solidarity among Member States can counterbalance this unfavourable phenomenon;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that actions for the diversification of suppliers, routes and sources of energy supply to the EU should be accelerated, especially those aimed at creating new transport corridors (Eastern Corridor, Southern Corridor and the Mediterranean Basin), and by creating real competition of gas supply sources by increasing the EU's share of LNG and by reaching new, remote suppliers (Australia, Canada, United States, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, etc.), improving the interconnection of energy grids and completing the Euro- Mediterranean electricity and gas infrastructure rings, while also modernising and upgrading the existing fleet of electricity and gas power plants as well as infrastructure (grids and, pipelines and LNG terminals and ships);
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls the significant contribution of LNG to EU energy supply and calls for the strengthening of cooperation with main suppliers and current and future consumers;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that as energy supply is shifting towards developing economies, the EU should engage in intensive dialogue and cooperation with the BRICS countries with respect to energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, clean coal, CCS, smart grids, fusion research and nuclear safety;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the need to expand the links by building new interconnectors between the European energy network and neighbouring countries (West Balkan, Eastern neighbours and the Caspian, Caspian countries, North African and Near East countries) as well as by creating a wider regulatory area while avoiding cheap, but CO2 intensive power plants, or nuclear power plants to be built next to EU borders;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. In order to promote globally secure, safe and environment-conscious energy production, supports the strengthening and promotion of radiological protection, safeguards, nuclear safety standards, stringent requirements for offshore oil and gas operations, the safety of maritime transport of crude and oil products and LNG, as well as cooperation on new technologies, on R&D&I and work on international standards;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for the extension of the highest possible legally binding safety standards worldwide with particular emphasis and urgency for nuclear power plants located or planned in the vicinity of the EU;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls for coordinated action with other technological leaders (US and Japan) to deal with emerging challenges, such as shortage of raw materials, rare earths, that affect the deployment of renewable energy technologies, energy storage and advanced energy applications;