2020/0360(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172, Articles 191, 192(1), 194(1) and 194(2) thereof,

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, w~~here there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050~~ith a view to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 and that is surpassed by the European Parliament position for a reduction level of at least 60% - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. ~~That also means i~~Infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European massive and swift energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, ~~the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases,~~ energy system integration and a higher uptake of ~~innovative~~digital solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable and fossil free electricity generation, the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 103 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) According to Commission analyses, electricity demand will grow from today’s 23% to around 30% in 2030, and towards 50% by 2050 1a, while that share has only increased by 5 percentage points over the last thirty years2a. This growing electricity demand will have to be based on renewable energy. By 2030, the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix should at least double to 55-60% 3aand studies show that a fully renewables based economy is possible by 2040, in the prospect of climate neutrality as soon as possible 4a. _________________ 1aLTS, figure 20, looking at the 1.5 LIFE and 1.5 TECH scenarios for 2050. 2a COM(2020)0299. 3aCOM LTS, figure 23, looking at the 1.5 LIFE and 1.5 TECH scenarios for 2050. 4aPAC Scenario, June 2020 (Paris compatible scenarios for energy infrastructure); LUT University, April 2020.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) Overall, energy conversion should be driven to a greater extent than before through an EU framework in combination with national instruments to make it more expensive to emit greenhouse gases from fossil fuels and thus to accelerate a market-driven energy transition that enables industrial competitiveness and new jobs around local solutions.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) ~~Following the Commission’s proposals as part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, an agreement was reached on a~~The current binding Union level target for renewable energy for 2030 of at least 32% of final energy consumption and a headline Union level target for energy efficiency of at least 32,5% will be revised as part of the Union’s increased ambition enshrined in [the European Climate Law] and the European Green Deal strategy.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3 a) In its resolution of 10 July 2020 on the revision of the guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure, the European Parliament called for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation taking into account, in particular, the Union’s energy and climate targets for 2030, the Union’s long-term decarbonisation commitment, and the principle of 'energy efficiency first', as well as criteria for granting PCI status in line with the Union’s climate and energy objectives.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing and promote new cross-border interconnections, and help integrate renewable energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009, OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39–75

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) The European Council and Parliament have repeatedly stressed the need to strengthen electricity interconnections between Member States. These interconnections have multiple positive effects for the Union, such as more renewable energy integration capacity, increased security of supply and improved competition in the internal energy market. As part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, an agreement was reached on a 15 % electricity interconnection target in 2030. The Commission Communication of 23 November2017 entitled ‘Strengthening Europe’s energy networks’ assesses progress towards achieving the 10 % interconnection target by 2020 and proposes ways to implement the 15 % target by 2030.

Amendment 109 #

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, ~~the~~ infrastructure i~~s now well~~ nterconnectedion and supply resilience hasve improved s~~ubstantially since 2013~~ince 2013 but require continuous support to reach their full potentialthereby helping the transition to established climate goals. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 110 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Jens GEIER, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. ~~For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013.~~ Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. Therefore there will be no need for further development in that area. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important key enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is ~~now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013~~still to be developed, taking into account some remaining developments in Eastern Europe in line with the projects currently present in the 4th PCI list. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 113 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The partial evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013, as confirmed by Commission and expert analysis 1a. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address. _________________ 1aArtelys 2020: An updated analysis on gas supply security in the EU energy transition

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) The European Parliament has called for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation to align it with the Union’s energy and climate targets for 2030, the Union’s climate neutrality commitment, taking into account the principle of 'energy efficiency first'.

Amendment 115 #

Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI, Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Energy infrastructures have a central role in setting the Union economy on the right path to climate neutrality and remain in place for decades. The TEN-E policy is therefore a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality ~~by 2050~~as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on additional renewable sources ~~and the decarbonisation of the gas sector~~. The TEN-E policy ~~can~~should ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the principle of 'energy efficiency first ~~principle~~' and energy saving in all sectors (power, heating, transport and industry).

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the principles of energy efficiency first ~~principle~~and technological neutrality.

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable and low-carbon sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) The development of trans- European energy infrastructure should be aligned with the Member States' National Energy Plans and contribute to the creation of a high-quality, fairly priced public energy supply accessible to all and which promotes economic development, social cohesion and ecological balance; in this regard, public and democratic control is a fundamental prerequisite for ensuring its sustainability in different dimensions;

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)

(6b) The development of trans- European energy infrastructure should favour the repurposing of existing infrastructure and equipment, avoiding a waste of resources, in order to comply with strict ecological sustainability criteria;

Amendment 120 #

Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI, Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 c (new)

(6c) In the context of the energy transition, the development of trans- European energy infrastructure should safeguard jobs, guaranteeing the professional training needed, and respect labour rights;

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, the current TEN-E framework does not yet fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade. That development should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas. This should be implemented having regard to technological neutrality principle and therefore not singling out apriory any specific technology on the ground other than its potential for emission reduction in the end use. At the same time the revision should not affect a Member State's right to determine the conditions for exploiting its energy resources, its choice between different energy sources and the general structure of its energy supply, as laid down in Article 194 (TFEU).

Amendment 122 #

(7) ~~While t~~The objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 ~~remain largely valid,~~need adaptation, as the current TEN-E framework does not ~~yet fully~~ reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the ~~2050~~ climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade. That development should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Directives (EU) 2019/94424 and 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council25 provide for an energy internal market. While there has been very significant progress in the completion of the internal energy market, there is ~~still room~~a significant need for improvement by a better utilisation of existing energy infrastructure, the integration of the increasing amounts of renewable energy and system integration. _________________ 24Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 125. 25Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55/EC (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 94).

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be upgraded in order to prevent technical failure and to increase its resilience against such failure, natural or man-made disasters, adverse effects of climate change and threats to its security, in particular as regards European critical infrastructures pursuant to Council Directive 2008/114/EC26 . _________________ 26deleted OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 75.

Amendment 125 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should contribute to climate change mitigation and be resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, strengthening the efforts on ~~climate~~energy efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, contribute to climate change mitigation, strengthening the efforts on climate adaptation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. However, it has to be taken into consideration that in some Member States natural gas projects offer a substantial potential for reduction of CO2 emissions, including by facilitating transition from solid fossil fuels, in particular coal, lignite, peat and oil shale, to natural gas. Although 80% of gas projects that are projects of common interest (gas PCIs) are expected to be commissioned by 2025, it appears that the project planning for gas PCIs was too optimistic. More than half of gas PCIs from the fourth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 were located at NSI East Gas priority corridor, due to the persisting need to improve security of supply standards, diversification of gas supply, competitiveness and gas market integration in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe. The revision of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should therefore not affect negatively uncompleted projects at any priority corridors. Natural gas infrastructure projects which were already included in the fourth or fifth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should therefore be able to maintain this status and be eligible for the first Union list of projects of common interest to be established under this Regulation. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final

Amendment 128 #

Josianne CUTAJAR, Alfred SANT, Alex AGIUS SALIBA, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. ~~Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape.~~ In addition, in Member States where natural gas projects represent substantial GHG emissions reduction potential, such as transition from coal or lignite to natural gas, these projects should be considered eligible under the TEN-E Regulation. Furthermore, in some specific regions natural gas projects may still be instrumental to provide security of supply and market competition, for which TEN- E eligibility should be maintained. Besides these types of projects, the natural gas infrastructure needs less support through the TEN-E policy. At the same time, natural gas infrastructure projects with projects of common interest status already awarded, will maintain this status until completion in order to materialise the planned and expected market and security of supply improvements as well as their contribution towards emission reduction and air pollution mitigation. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. ~~Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape.~~ However, in some Member States, gas infrastructure projects represent substantial CO2 emission reductions potentials, such as transition from oil/coal/lignite to gas including biomethane, such projects are still considered eligible under the TEN-E policy. Furthermore, gas projects may in some specific regions be instrumental to provide security of supply and market competition, for which TEN-E eligibility should be maintained. Gas infrastructure projects already registered as projects of common interest will maintain. Besides, the above mentioned types of gas infrastructure projects already registered as projects of common interest will maintain this status including access to financial assistance until completion in order to materialise the planned and expected market and security of supply improvements. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 133 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. ~~Moreover, t~~The Commission’s ~~climate target~~ impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050 in support of a 55 % emissions reduction target by 2030 suggested fossil gas use would reduce by 32-37 % of final energy consumption compared to 2015 and continue to plunge to negligible levels thereafter also because its non-abated use is not compatible with the climate neutrality goal. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. ~~_________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final~~

Amendment 136 #

Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI, Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11 a) Underlines that the energy infrastructure differs significantly across the different regions of the EU and the revision of TEN-E Regulation should support all member states in their transition towards low carbon energy in a fair way, while taking into account their starting points and specificities in the transition process. Points out in this respect the necessity to introduce a limited transitional period for natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11 a) In this regard points out to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee for the natural gas transmission infrastructure not to be excluded from the Regulation's selection criteria for PCIs or PMIs.

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The importance of smart electricity grids in achieving the Union’s energy and climate policy objectives has been acknowledged in the communication from the Commission on energy system integration28 . The criteria for the category should be simplified and include technological developments regarding innovation ~~and~~, digital aspects and the enablement of energy system integration. Furthermore, the role of projects promoters should be clarified. Given the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric ~~vehicles along highways and in urban areas~~mobility, smart grid technologies should also help to improve energy network related support for cross border ~~high capacity re~~recharging and smart charging to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector. _________________ 28 COM(2020) 299 final

Amendment 139 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12 a) To enable sector integration, to acknowledge changes in consumer behaviour and to increase demand for green transport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles should be eligible for the PCI Status;

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the principle of 'energy efficiency first ~~principle~~' and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically ~~or economically~~ challenging. Such investments include hydrogen infrastructures and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from additional renewable electricity, which is the ~~cleanest~~only solution ~~and is most~~genuinely compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. ~~In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.~~

Amendment 141 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable and low- carbon electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale.

Amendment 142 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach in policy and beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective~~. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon~~ Further investments on renewable hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale.

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13 a) The Commission assessment recommends support to district heating and cooling to mainstream renewable based solutions for heating and cooling in all sectors and through requirements to accelerate the roll out of smart, renewable energy-based district heating and cooling networks, as well of the development of alternatives to fossil fuels for energy and industrial uses. Co-operation between electricity distribution network and district heating and cooling operators needs to be intensified to better reflect demand response and flexibility from storage in energy network investment. Furthermore, risk mitigation instruments and flanking measures should be introduced to reduce the perceived risks and fragmented nature of renewable heating and cooling solutions1a. _________________ 1a SWD(2020)0176.

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new ~~and repurpos~~, repurposed and retrofitted hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission ~~and~~, storage and import infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. The new hydrogen category should be aligned with the objectives of the Energy System Integration and EU Hydrogen Strategies. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) ~~Moreover, the Commission’s~~The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. The Hydrogen Strategy29 also concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen ~~a large-scale~~, an infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such ~~should consist of a significant extent of~~infrastructure could consist of both assets converted from natural gas~~, complemented by~~ and new assets, both dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilitieIn light of the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy prioritisation of renewables-based hydrogen, as the only genuinely compatible solution with the Union climate neutrality objective, the TEN-E policy should focus on electrolyser facilities linked to additional renewable energy production and on the transport of renewable energy based hydrogen to industrial and multimodal transport clusters. Hydrogen trans~~mission~~port and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation~~, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union~~. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 147 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy ~~should~~must include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies.deleted

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 151 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable ~~and low carbon~~ gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies.

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 153 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)

(15 a) Moreover, a focus should equally be laid on flexibility and energy storage solutions to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid and enable further integration of renewable energy sources; energy storage will be a crucial feature of the power grid given the volatile nature of renewable energy sources on the one hand and our need for grid stability and security of supply on the other;

Amendment 154 #

Henna VIRKKUNEN, Tomas TOBÉ, Massimiliano SALINI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)

(15 a) Moreover, as reaching the EU climate targets means a vast increase in demand of climate friendly energy, small modular reactors shall be taken into account when creating networks for future proof sustainable energy system as they hold significant potential to broaden the ways of deploying nuclear power in heat and hydrogen production;

Amendment 155 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)

(15 a) Moreover, a new infrastructure category shall be introduced for network components contributing to operational safety and ancillary services to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid, power and voltage quality while enabling further integration of renewable energy sources.

Amendment 156 #

Marek Paweł BALT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)

(15 b) Blending should be given special attention in this regard as a transition tool, taking into account that it enables usage of already existing infrastructure while gradually investing into hydrogen production capabilities and increase hydrogen share in the mix by steady scaling-up.

Amendment 157 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)

(15 b) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for district heating and cooling systems.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no ~~harm" principle of the European Green Deal,~~significant harm" to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of the [Sustainable Finance Regulation], as well as the European Parliament’s resolution of 10 July 2020 on the revision of the guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure underlining the priority of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ and sustainability in terms of, inter alia, the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or, alternatives to additional infrastructures though energy efficiency technologies and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. ~~The~~Mandatory sustainability ~~of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.~~ criteria should be met by all infrastructure projects in order to be eligible to acquire the PCI or PMI status, and such criteria should be robust and reproducible in order to enable comparison of TEN-E projects in that regard.

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union, taking also into account the specificities of each Member State and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport and store carbon dioxide.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least ~~two~~one or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of ~~regulatory approximation with~~consistency of the third country´s policy objectives with the overall policy objective of the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties, as well countries included in the Renewed Partnership for the Southern Neighbourhood - New agenda for the Mediterranean, that are already operating based and aligned to EU requirements (Med-TSOmembers) or with third countries having signed bilateral agreements with the Union, which include relevant provisions on climate and energy policy objectives on decarbonisation. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for ~~at least two~~one or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of ~~regulatory approximation with~~policy consistency with the overall policy objective of the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such ~~regulatory~~policy objectives' alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties as well as countries involved in the Renewed Partnership for the Southern Neighbourhood - New agenda for the Mediterranean, that are already operating and are aligned to EU requirements (Med-TSO members) or with third countries having signed bilateral agreements with the Union including relevant provisions on climate change mitigation and energy policy objectives. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are ~~sustainable~~spect the "do not significant harm" and able to demonstrate significant net socio- economic benefits for ~~at least two~~one or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of ~~regulatory approximation with~~consistency of the third country's policy objectives with the overall policy objective of the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such ~~regulatory~~policy objective alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified, as well countries included in the Renewed Partnership for the Southern Neighbourhood - New agenda for the Mediterranean, that are already operating based and aligned to EU requirements (Med-TSO members) or with third countries having signed bilateral agreements with the Union which include relevant provisions on climate and energy policy objectives on decarbonisation. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation.

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s e~~nerg~~lectricity networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of ~~the~~international climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of ~~regulatory approxim~~approximation of regulation with the Union and demonstrated effective implementation thereof, and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s and the third countries overall energy and climate objectives ~~in terms of~~, security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment ~~or convergence~~ should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties respectively, whereas tools for demonstrated effective implementation would still have to be created for the latter. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or, Energy Community Contracting Parties or third countries within the synchronous area of continental Europe. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 167 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation ~~should~~must include in its scope the possibility of projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. This to secure future and fair cooperation. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 168 #

Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO, Robert HAJŠEL, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Niels FUGLSANG, Alicia HOMS GINEL, Dan NICA, Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)

(17 a) Considering that currently not all national legislations allow gas TSOs to own and operate hydrogen pipelines in a regulated way. Gas TSOs are essential for the development of the necessary hydrogen grid, and should be allowed to plan, construct, own and operate such grids. Regarding the principle of subsidiarity it is for the Member States to introduce the necessary rules in this respect.

Amendment 169 #

Mauri PEKKARINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. An approach based on voluntary cooperation between Member States should be supported. Member States should maintain the power to approve the PCI-projects, which are related to its territory, therelated costs and to be able to independently define their energy mix inaccordance with the Article 194 of the TFEU. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid and for the achievement of the 15 % electricity interconnection target for 2030. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 171 #

Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid and for the achievement of the 15 % electricity interconnection target for 2030. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. ~~_________________ 30~~Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 172 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investments in offshore renewable energy30 to make this technology mature and more cost-efficient. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. ~~_________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication~~

Amendment 173 #

Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI, Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable and low-carbon electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)

(18 a) In this context draws attention to the call of the European Economic and Social Committee for priority to be given to radial connection projects and reiterates ENTSO-E opinion that support only for hybrid projects will have a perverse effect on the development of offshore RES equitably in all EU waters.

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Relevant Member States should be able to assess the benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore grids for renewable energy and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level to underpin joint political commitments for offshore renewable energy development at sea-basis level. Therefore, ~~the Commission should develop~~ uniform principles for a cost- benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plans ~~which~~ should be developed to enable Member States to carry out an adequate assessment. One stop-shops per sea basin allow issuing a single comprehensive decision on permitting and aim at reducing administrative burden for project developers.

Amendment 176 #

Mauri PEKKARINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The possibilities of producing offshore wind power differ in different parts of the Union. Relevant Member States should be able to assess the benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore grids for renewable energy and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level to underpin joint political commitments for offshore renewable energy development at sea-basis level. Therefore, the Commission should develop uniform principles for a cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plans which should enable Member States to carry out an adequate assessment.

Amendment 177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, ~~while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process, m~~transparent, inclusive and science-based future infrastructure and integrated network planning, with the guidance of public bodies and the participation of stakeholders and scientific bodies is needed in order to guarantee the adoption of future-proof methodologies and scenarios contributing to achieve the 2030 climate objectives, the 2040 offshore energy development objectives and in line with the target of climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest. More scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, d~~ue to the need for independent validation, t~~emocratic public planning, associating producers, workers and their trade unions, scientists and non- governmental organisations (NGOs) is required, notably, through the creation of a newly independent public body, the Committee for the Planning of Energy Infrastructure (CPEI). The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process~~, including in the process for~~ of drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . The Agency should conduct a consultation process involving the Commission, Member States and the CPEI. The Agency should also operationalise the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ and ensure that scenarios are leading to the climate neutrality target. The CPEI should validate the TYNDP. _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).

Amendment 178 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process has been the basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas ~~has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transm~~. However, an integrated and a long term vission ~~System Op~~is needed in ordera tors for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process, more scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation, t guarantee the adoption of future-proof methodologies and scenarios contributing to achieve the 2030 climate objectives, the 2040 offshore energy development objectives and in line with the target of climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest. More scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, independent expertise and validation is required, notably, a newly created body set up by the Commission by [entry into force], the Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC). In addition, the role of other stakeholders and market participants, including from the demand-side should be enhanced. The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process~~, including in the process for~~ of drawing up the Union- wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . The Agency should conduct a consultation process involving the Commission, Member States and the EIC. The Agency should also operationalise the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ and ensure that scenarios are leading to the climate neutrality target. The EIC should validate the TYNDP. _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no ~~reasona~~technically feasible alternative solutions exist may receive the status of project of common interest. For that purpose, the infrastructure gaps identification will follow the principle of ‘energy efficiency first ~~principle~~’ and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions, including demand reduction, and flexibility solutions, including those provided by active customers 32a, electric vehicle and behind-the-meter storage to address the identified gaps. In addition, ~~during project implementation~~ahead of the start of a project, project promoters should ~~report on th~~prove compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate that projects do no significant harm to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 2020/85233 . For existing projects of common interest having reached sufficient maturity, this will ~~be taken into account~~have to be applied during project selection for subsequent Union list by the regional groups. _________________ 32aDirective (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 125). 33Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network under the changing conditions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity. Efforts to maintain and guarantee a satisfactory level of planned low carbon energy production, in order to ensure security of supply for citizens and businesses, should be given particular priority.

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network, as well as on the capacity of cross - border infrastructure for transmission and regulation of reactive energy flows under the changing conditions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity.

Amendment 183 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network under the changing conditions, for instance through exploring all possible sustainable energy storage solutions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity.

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans- European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission, distribution and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission, distribution and storage, electrolysers, ~~smart gas grids,~~and smart electricity grids~~, and carbon dioxide transpor~~. In addition, in its communication of 8 July 2020 entitled ‘Powering a climate-neutral economy: An EU Strategy for Energy System Integration’ , the Commission pointed to the importance of better integration of heat networks and valuing unavoidable excess heat.

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) Projects of common and mutual interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists, ~~electricity, and hydrogen~~all projects should be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan. ~~As hydrogen infrastructure is~~While being eligible for inclusion in regional groups’ project lists as soon as this Regulation enters into force, smart electricity grids, hydrogen and heating and cooling networks are not currently included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan~~, this~~. The requirement for ~~hydrogen~~those projects should only apply as of 1 January 2024 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation.

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) Projects of common interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists, electricity, and hydrogen projects should be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan. As hydrogen infrastructure is not currently included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, this requirement for hydrogen projects should only apply as of 31 ~~January~~ December20243 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation.

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) Regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing and reviewing projects of common interest, leading to the establishment of regional lists of projects of common interest. In order to ensure broad consensus, those regional groups should ensure close cooperation between Member States, national regulatory authorities, project promoters and ~~relevant stakeholder~~the CPEI, including at least independent experts, electricity, efficiency, storage, flexibility and renewable stakeholders, local authorities, trade unions and NGOs. In the context of that cooperation, national regulatory authorities should, where necessary, advise the regional groups, inter alia on the feasibility of the regulatory aspects of proposed projects ~~and on the feasibility of the proposed timetable for regulatory approval~~, compliance with sustainability criteria, climate targets, whilst avoiding lock-in effects and stranded assets and on the feasibility of the proposed timetable for regulatory approval. The composition, the activity and decisions of regionals groups should be accessible to public.

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) Regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing and reviewing projects of common interest, leading to the establishment of regional lists of projects of common interest. In order to ensure broad consensus, those regional groups should ensure close cooperation between Member States, national regulatory authorities, project promoters and ~~relevant stakeholder~~the EIC, including at least independent experts, electricity, efficiency, storage, flexibility and renewable stakeholders, local authorities and civil society organisations. In the context of that cooperation, national regulatory authorities should, where necessary, advise the regional groups~~, inter alia~~ on the feasibility of the regulatory aspects of proposed projects, compliance with sustainability criteria and climate targets and on the feasibility of the proposed timetable for regulatory approval. The composition, the activity and decisions of regionals groups should be accessible to public.

Amendment 192 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)

(25 a) In order to increase efficiency and pan-European integration, cooperation between the Regional Groups should be strengthened and further encouraged. The Commission plays an important role to facilitate this cooperation also in view of addressing possible impacts of projects on other Regional Groups.

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) A new Union list of project of common interest (‘Union list’) should be established every two years for new projects of common interest. Projects of common interest that have obtained PCI status, should remain on the PCI list for four years to reduce administrative burden and provide certainty to project promoters. Projects of common interest that are completed or that no longer fulfil the relevant criteria and requirements as set out in this Regulation should not appear on the next Union list. For that reason, existing projects of common interest that are to be included in the next Union list should be subject to the same selection process for the establishment of regional lists and for the establishment of the Union list applied to proposed projects. However the resulting administrative burden should be reduced as much as possible, for example by using to the extent possible information submitted previously, and by taking account of the annual reports of the project promoters. To that end, existing projects of common interest that have made significant progress should benefit from a streamlined inclusion process in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan.

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Projects of common interest should be implemented as quickly as possible and should be closely monitored and evaluated, while duly abiding to stakeholder participation and environmental legislation and keeping the administrative burden for project promoters to a minimum. The Commission should nominate independent European coordinators for projects facing particular difficulties. The progress in the implementation of the specific projects as well as the fulfilment of the obligations pertaining to this Regulation should be taken into account in the selection process for subsequent Union lists for the respective projects.

Amendment 195 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Projects of common interest should be implemented as quickly as possible and should be closely monitored and evaluated, while keeping the administrative burden for project promoters to a minimum. The Commission should nominate European coordinators for projects facing particular difficulties or delays. The progress in the implementation of the specific projects as well as the fulfilment of the obligations pertaining to this Regulation should be taken into account in the selection process for subsequent Union lists for the respective projects.

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The planning and implementation of Union projects of common interest in the areas of energy, transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies whenever it is feasible from an overall economic, technical, environmental, climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the energy system integration strategy, while keeping in mind relevant safety aspects. Thus, during the planning of the ~~the~~ various European networks, it should be possible to give preference to integrating transport, communication and energy networks in order to ensure th~~at as little land as possible is taken up~~e application of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’, energy system integration and that as little land as possible is taken up. A common vision on the networks is necessary for energy system integration in the different sectors, whilst ensuring, where possible, that existing or disused routes are reused, in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social, economic, environmental, climate and financial impact.

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)

(30 a) Expedited procedures can be counterproductive to project development, and the right to appeal against expedited procedures should be granted to stakeholders, including civil society. Therefore, in order to ensure the success of projects and to limit appeals, information provided to and consultation of stakeholders, including civil society, is essential. Stakeholders' opinion should be fully taken into account.

Amendment 198 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) In order to reduce complexity, increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among Member States there should be a competent authority or authorities integrating or coordinating all permit granting processes (‘one-stop shop’) as well as an exemption regime for PCI’s that combine the realization of multiple pipelines with different energy sources (hydrogen / carbon dioxide) in one project.

Amendment 199 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should endevour to harmonise the relevant legislation and procedures and create one unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of regional specificities and geography, for the for facilitating, integrating and coordinating ~~the process of granting of permits to~~all permit granting procedures of such projects. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions. It shall issue comprehensive decisions for these projects on behalf of the relevant national Member States in a coordinated, collaborative or integrated manner.

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should create unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of how the regional specificities and geography are being taken into account, for the for facilitating and coordinating the process of granting of permits to such projects. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions.

Amendment 201 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) Despite the existence of established standards ensuring the participation of the public in environmental decision-making procedures, which apply fully to projects of common interest, additional measures are still required under this Regulation to ensure the highest possible standards of transparency and public participation in all relevant issues in the permit granting process for projects of common interest. Where already covered by national rules under the same or higher standards as in this Regulation, the pre-consultation ahead of the permitting procedure ~~should~~must become optional and avoid duplication of legal requirements.

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) It is important to streamline and improve the process of permit granting, while respecting to the extent possible with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity, national competences and procedures for ~~the construction of~~ new infrastructure. Given the urgency of developing energy infrastructures or their alternatives, the simplification of the process of permit granting should set out a clear time limit for the decision of the respective authorities regarding the ~~construction of the~~ project. That time limit should stimulate a more efficient definition and handling of procedures, and should under no circumstances compromise the high standards for the protection of the environment in line with environmental legislation and public participation. This Regulation should establish maximum time limits, however Member States can strive to achieve shorter time limits where feasible and, in particular, as regards projects like smart grids, which may not require a complex permitting processes as that for transmission infrastructure. The competent authorities should be responsible for ensuring compliance with the time limits.

Amendment 203 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) The costs for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of projects of common interest should in general be fully borne by ~~the users of the infrastructure~~interested investors and not solely by the end-users of the infrastructure. The cost allocation should ensure that end-users are not disproportionately burdened, especially if that could lead to energy poverty. Projects of common interest should be eligible for cross-border cost allocation where an assessment of market demand or of the expected effects on the tariffs indicate that costs cannot be expected to be recovered by the tariffs paid by the infrastructure users.

Amendment 204 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) The discussion on the appropriate allocation of costs should be based on the analysis of the costs and benefits of an infrastructure project and its alternatives carried out on the basis of a harmonised methodology for energy-system-wide analysis, using the same scenario used at the time when the project was included in the Union list of projects of common interest, in the framework of the Union- wide ten-year network development ~~plans prepared by the European Networks of Transmission System Operators pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and (EC) No 715/2009, and reviewed by the Agenc~~. This cost benefit analysis should include full life cycle emissions of a project, as well as other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use and the protection of resources, including water, the handling of waste and the increased use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, and consider air quality. Thate analysis can take into consideration indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs.

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) In an increasingly integrated internal energy market, clear and transparent rules for cost allocation across borders are necessary in order to accelerate investment in cross-border infrastructure. It is essential to ensure a stable financing framework for the development of projects of common interest while minimising the need for financial support, and at the same time to encourage interested investors, with appropriate incentives and financial mechanisms, so that in the development phase the final electricity price is not burdened by tariffs. In deciding on cross- border cost allocation, national regulatory authorities should allocate investment costs across borders in their entirety and include them in the national tariffs, and, afterwards determine whether their impact on national tariffs could represent a disproportionate burden for consumers. The national regulatory authorities should avoid the risks of double support for projects by taking into account actual or estimated charges and revenues. Those charges and revenues should be taken into account only insofar as they relate to the projects and designed to cover the costs concerned.

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) In an increasingly integrated internal energy market, clear and transparent rules for cost allocation across borders are necessary in order to accelerate investment in cross-border infrastructure and projects having cross-border impacts. It is essential to ensure a stable financing framework for the development of projects of common interest while minimising the need for financial support. In deciding on cross-border cost allocation, national regulatory authorities should allocate investment costs across borders in their entirety and include them in the national tariffs, and, afterwards determine whether their impact on national tariffs could represent a disproportionate burden for consumers. The national regulatory authorities should avoid the risks of double support for projects by taking into account actual or estimated charges and revenues. Those charges and revenues should be taken into account only insofar as they relate to the projects and designed to cover the costs concerned, except for costs for infrastructure intrinsically linked to the project.

Amendment 208 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)

(40 a) The needs of an integrated energy market will go beyond a physical cross- border footprint of infrastructure projects in order to contribute to the TEN-E pillars, such as sustainability or security of supply. There will be an equal a need for cross-border and local projects that will have a positive effect on the Union's power grid, such as electrolysers, district heating and cooling networks or storage infrastructure of a certain capacity and ability to be replicable in more than one Member State.

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) 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 bring externalities that can possibly 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 and its long-term contribution to the energy and climate objectives. That should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects, as well as heating and cooling networks which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, 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.

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) 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 bring externalities that can possibly 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 should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable and low-carbon energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, 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.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of European significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation, and budgetary constraints, targeted support, through grants and financial instruments, should continue under the multiannual financial framework, in order to maximise benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas, while contributing to achieving Union energy and climate targets and keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum.

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Projects of common interest should be eligible to receive Union financial assistance for studies and, under certain conditions, for works pursuant to Regulation (EU)… [on a Connecting Europe Facility as proposed by COM(2018)438] in the form of grants or in the form of 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 the Structural Funds, in order to finance smart energy distribution networks and with the Union renewable energy financing mechanism pursuant to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129441 . A three-step logic should apply to investments in projects of common interest. First, the market should have the priority to invest. Second, if investments are not made by the market, regulatory solutions should be explored, if necessary the relevant regulatory framework should be adjusted, and the correct application of the relevant regulatory framework should be ensured. Third, where the first two steps are not sufficient to deliver the necessary investments in projects of common interest, it should be possible to grant Union financial assistance where the project of common interest fulfils the applicable eligibility criteria. Projects of common interest may also be eligible under the InvestEU programme, which is complementary to grant financing, with due respect for the respective climate mainstreaming targets. _________________ 41Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1).

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available ~~only for the investments located on~~ where they contribute to the overall energy and climate policy objective of the Union and where the third country has decarbonisation objectives consistent withe t~~erritory~~he Paris Agreement of the Union ~~and~~ only in case where at least ~~two~~one Member States contributes financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available ~~only for the investments located~~where they contribute to the overall energy and climate policy objective onf the ~~territory of the Union and~~Union and where the third country has decarbonisation objectives consistent with the Paris Agreement only in case where at least ~~two~~one Member States contribute financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available ~~only for the investments located on the territory of the Union~~where they contribute to the overall climate and energy policy objectives of the Union, with the third country's decarbonisation objectives in line with the Paris Agreement and only in case where ~~at least two~~one or more Member States contribute financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available only for the parts of investments located on the territory of the Union and only in case where at least two Member States contribute financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – introductory part

(50) In order to ensure that the composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas reflects in the best manner the development of energy infrastructure and that the number of candidate projects in each group remains appropriate and reasonable as to allow a comprehensive thorough assessment, and to ensure that the Union list of projects of common interest is limited to projects which contribute the most to the implementation of the strategic energy infrastructure priority corridors and thematic areas, th~~e power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission~~is Regulation should be reviewed by 30 June 2027, especially with a view to:

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 1

— ~~to supplement this Regulation by reviewing~~ the scope and composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas and adopting new lists of priority corridors and thematic areas;

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 2

— t~~o amend~~he annexes to this Regulation so as to adopt and review the Union list of projects of common interest, while respecting the right of the Member States and third countries to approve projects of common interest or projects of mutual interest related to their territory.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 2 a (new)

- the general architecture of TEN-E, PCI lists and the Connecting Europe Facility as financing instrument, including from the angle of better regulation.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – point 1

Taking into account the need to ensure the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, in view of the number of project on Union lists so far, the total number of projects of common interest should remain manageable, ~~and therefore should not significantly~~be presented per category and should not exceed 220. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure the simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. Where they consider this necessary, the European Parliament and the Council may each send experts to meetings of the Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts to which Member States' experts are invited. The discussions in the regional groups are instrumental for the Commission to adopt the delegated acts establishing the lists of projects of common interest. Therefore, it is appropriate, to the extent possible and compatible with the framework of this Regulation, that the European Parliament and Council are informed about and may send experts to the meetings of regional groups in line with the 2016 Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law Making44 . _________________ 44OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14. Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making.

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks, preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources, promoting measures at international level to deal with regional or worldwide environmental problems, and in particular combating climate change, as well as the establishment and functioning of the internal market and with regard to the need to preserve and improve the environment, in particular to ensure the functioning of the energy market, ensure security of energy supply in the Union, promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and promote the interconnection of energy networks, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore 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.

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)

(52 a) Due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, Ireland now constitutes a geographically limited area that it is no longer directly connected to the interconnected system of any other Member State. Therefore, infrastructure projects in Ireland are currently unable to fulfil the cross-border criteria required for projects of common interest or projects of mutual interest. The geographical limitation of Ireland should be taken into account when assessing the eligibility of project applications.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 b (new)

(52 b) Projects applications originating in Ireland may derogate from Article 4.1 (c) and Annex IV as regards the cross- border criteria and/or requirement for involvement of at least two Member States , provided however that such projects fulfil the conditions as laid down in Article 4.1(a). and 4.1 (b) and demonstrate that the project in question is an essential part of a planned priority corridor or thematic area. This derogation shall automatically expire from the date when Ireland is directly connected to the interconnected system of any Member State.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1.º – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the ~~Union’s~~ 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050, in conjunction with the National Energy Plans, and should contribute to the creation of a high- quality, fairly priced public energy supply accessible to all and which promotes economic development, social cohesion and ecological balance.

Amendment 226 #

Josianne CUTAJAR, Alfred SANT, Alex AGIUS SALIBA, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets ~~and the climate neutrality objective by 2050~~, as set in article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, the climate neutrality objective by 2050 and to ensure and stimulate energy security, market integration, competition and affordable energy for all Member States.

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

Amendment 228 #

Amendment 229 #

Tomas TOBÉ, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Pernille WEISS, Pilar del CASTILLO VERA, François-Xavier BELLAMY, Jerzy BUZEK, Tom BERENDSEN, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Sara SKYTTEDAL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, ~~and~~ carbon dioxide, as well as natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 230 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, small modular reactors and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 231 #

Evžen TOŠENOVSKÝ, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1.º – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common public interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, methane, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, ~~smart gas grid~~heating and cooling networks, hydrogen, and electrolysers~~, and carbon dioxide~~ set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 234 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) facilitates the timely implementation of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest by streamlining, coordinating more closely, and accelerating permit granting processes and by enhancing public participation;

Amendment 235 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) provides rules and guidance for the cross-border allocation of costs and risk- related incentives for projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest ;

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) determines the conditions for eligibility of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest for Union financial assistance;

Amendment 237 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

In addition to the definitions in Directives 2009/73/EC, (EU) 2018/200146 and (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council and in Regulations (EC) No 715/2009, (EU) 2019/942, (EU)2018/1999, (EU) 2019/2088 and (EU) 2019/943, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Regulation: ~~_________________ 46Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82~~

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

In addition to the definitions in Directives 2009/73/EC, (EU) 2018/200146 and (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council and in Regulations (EC) No 715/2009, (EU) 2018/1999, (EU) 2019/942, and (EU) 2019/943, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Regulation: _________________ 46Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82

Amendment 239 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) ‘energy infrastructure’ means any physical equipment or facility to transport, convert, aggregate, monitor, manage or store energy falling under the energy infrastructure categories which is located within the Union, or linking the Union and one or more third countries;

Amendment 240 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

(1 a) ‘energy efficiency first’ principle means taking utmost account in energy planning, and in policy and investment decisions, of alternative cost-efficient energy efficiency measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost- effective end-use energy savings, demand response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy, whilst still achieving the objectives of those decisions, as defined in Governance Regulation.

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

(1 a) ‘energy security’ means measures to improve efficiency and interoperability of transmission and distribution networks in day-to-day operation, system flexibility, cybersecurity, avoidance of congestion, and integration and involvement of network users1a. _________________ 1aForeign Affairs Council conclusions adopted in January 2021.

Amendment 242 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)

(1 b) “security of supply or energy security” means the continuous and uninterrupted availability of energy by increasing efficiency and interoperability of transmission and distribution networks, promoting system flexibility, avoiding congestions, ensuring resilient supply chains, cybersecurity and the protection and climate adaptation of all, and in particular, ‘critical’ infrastructure while reducing strategic energy dependencies.

Amendment 243 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) ‘project of common interest’ means a project ~~necessary to imple~~contributing to the establishment of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I and which is part of the Union list of projects of common interest referred to in Article 3 and/or projects set out in Annex II developed in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions, such as energy islands, islands, where there is no direct link with the energy system of the Union or where cross-border effects are not possible, in each cases with a significant positive impact on the EU energy and climate targets according to the criteria established in this regulation;

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) ‘project of common interest’ means a project necessary to implement the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I and which is part of the Union list of projects of common interest referred to in Article 3; and/or projects set out in Annex II developed in less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions, such as island Member States or non interconnected or sufficiently connected islands located in the territory of the EU;

Amendment 245 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

(4 a) ‘Project of common interest at an advanced implementation stage’ or ‘project of common interest at a mature level’ means a project that has previously been on a PCI list, that has completed the permitting process or is under construction, and that obtained a grant for works agreement before [entry into force] of the draft regulation

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union or at least one Member State in cooperation with third countries, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangements, within the energy infrastructure categories in Annex II, which contributes to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by ~~the Union~~at least one member state in cooperation with third countries, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangements, within the energy infrastructure categories in Annex II, which contributes to the Union´s overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted ~~by the Union~~at least one member state in cooperation with third countries, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangements, within the energy infrastructure categories in Annex II, which contributes to the Union's overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with third countries falling under the energy infrastructure categories (1)(a),(b), (c) and (e) of Annex II;

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) ‘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, storage, conversion or demand response aggregation;

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)

(6 a) 'Multimodal transport hubs' are places designed for the integration, interoperability and exchange between different modes of transport to realise the shift towards a multimodal transport system both for passengers and freight that is sustainable, energy-efficient, and respectful of the environment;

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a

(a) a transmission system operator (TSO), distribution system operator or(DSO) or any other operator or investor developing a project of common interest;

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network ~~where the grid operator~~ that can integrate in a cost efficient manner the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and those that both generate and consume, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and high levels of quality, security of supply and safety; in a smart grid the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way;

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network ~~where~~that can integrate in a cost efficient manner the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it, including generators, consumers and those that both generate and consume, in order to ensure an economically efficient and sustainable power system with low losses and high levels of quality, security of supply and safety; in a smart grid the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way;

Amendment 255 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Amendment 256 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; promoting renewable energy sources and enabling the energy system integration;

Amendment 257 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network ~~where the grid operato~~that integrates the behaviour can ~~digitally monitor the~~d actions of ~~the~~all users connected to it, and ~~information and communication technologies (ICT) for~~allows the digital monitoring of and communicationg with ~~related grid operators,~~all the users connected to it, including generators, consumers and/or prosumers, ~~with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way~~electric vehicles and storage with a view to improving sustainability and security of the electricity system and enabling energy system integration;

Amendment 258 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Amendment 259 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative ~~digital~~technology and engineering solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon, decarbonised and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs ~~and~~, gas quality and system safety requirements in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable an increased share of renewable, decarbonised and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors thereby providing strengthened security of supply and flexibility to the energy system;

Amendment 260 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative ~~digital solutions to~~solutions in technological, mechanical or engineering areas, even with the support of digital tools, in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality ~~requirements in order to reduce~~and system safety requirements enabling the reduction of the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and 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 c'heating and cooling network’ means a highly energy efficient, 4th or 5th generation, low temperature heating network and a highly energy efficient cooling network, using renewable energy based heat and cold or unavoidable excess heat and cold, as well as relate ~~links with other energy carriers and sectors~~d conversion or storage equipment;

Amendment 262 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner ~~a plurality of low-carbon and renewable~~renewable methane-based 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;

Amendment 263 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of ~~low-carbon and~~ 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;

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 265 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9 a) ’low carbon gas’ means gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen with the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9 a) ‘infrastructure repurposing’ means infrastructure retrofitting, including maintenance interventions, for a hydrogen-ready infrastructure able to transport an increasing share of renewable and low carbon gases and for the use of hydrogen up to 100%.

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9 a) ‘grid operator’ means transmission systemoperator (TSO) as well as distribution system operator (DSO).

Amendment 268 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9 b) 'Retrofitting' means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure to enable or increase blending of hydrogen or biomethane with methane.

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 c (new)

(9 c) ‘Repurposing’ means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of pure hydrogen.

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘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;

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) ‘studies’ means activities needed to prepare project implementation, such as preparatory, feasibility, evaluation, seismic modelling of heat reservoirs, testing and validation studies, including software, and any other technical support measure including prior action to define and develop a project and decide on its financing, such as reconnaissance of the sites concerned and preparation of the financial package;

Amendment 272 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘commissioning’ means the process of bringing a project into operation once it has been c~~onstruc~~reated;

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)

(14 a) ‘Hydrogen ready’ or ‘hydrogen compatible’ infrastructure means infrastructure ready to accommodate pure hydrogen without further adaption works, including pipeline networks or storages;

Amendment 274 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15

(15) ‘relevant national regulatory authorities’ means the national regulatory authorities in the Member States hosting the projects and in Member States to which the project provides a significant positive impact;

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) By [entry into force], the Commission shall set-up an ‘Energy Infrastructure Council’ or ‘EIC’ as a permanent and independent body to be established pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation to draw up the Ten Year Network Development Plan and its underpinning methodology, long-term scenarios, as well as the infrastructure gap identification and the system wide- cost benefit analysis, to contribute to the drafting of regional PCI lists through its representatives and to provide an opinion on the draft Union PCI list.

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) ‘Committee for the Planning of Energy Infrastructure’ or ‘CPEI’ means an independent body to be established pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation to draw up the Ten Year Network Development Plan and its underpinning methodology, long-term scenarios, as well as the infrastructure gap identification and the system wide-cost benefit analysis, to contribute to the drafting of regional PCI lists through its representatives and to provide an opinion on the draft Union PCI list.

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) “Natural gas PCI at an advanced implementationstage or at a mature level” means projects that are listed in the 3rd and 4th PCI list with secured adequate funding;

Amendment 279 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) “low-carbon gases” means gases according to definition provided by [reference to future recast of gas directive and regulation]

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)

(16 b) “renewable gases” means gases according to definition provided by reference to future recast of renewable energy directive;

Amendment 281 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Regional groups shall be established (‘Groups’) as 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. Decision-making powers in the Groups shall be restricted to representatives of the EIC, Member States and the Commission, who shall, for those purposes, be referred to as the decision- making body of the Groups.

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. ~~Regional g~~Groups shall be established (‘Groups’) as 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. Decision-making powers in the Groups shall be restricted to Member States and the Commission, who shall, for those purposes, be referred to as the decision- making body of the Groups.

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 284 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 286 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest presented in categories in accordance with Annex II and drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.

Amendment 287 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, together with the envisaged timeline, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall ~~require~~prove compliance by the appro~~val of~~ ject withe s~~tates, to whose territory the project relates; where a state does not to give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons for doing so to the Group concerned~~ustainability criteria laid out in Article 4 and Annex IV of this Regulation and the application of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’;

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)

(a b) it shall take into account the binding opinion of the Agency;

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3.º – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) it shall take into account the advice from the Commission that is aimed at having a manageable total number of projects of common interest.~~deleted

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) it shall make a “transparency report” available to the public, containing at least each project’s descriptions, the promoter’s presentations, minutes of regional meetings with list of participants, the regional methodology adopted by the Group and the regional ranking; that report shall contain a detailed justification showing how the selected projects in the regional list would contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective.

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) it shall require the approval of the states, to whose territory the project relates; where a state decides not to give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons for doing so to the Group concerned;

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)

(b b) it shall make a “transparency report” available to the public, containing at least each project’s descriptions, the promoter’s presentations, minutes of regional meetings with list of participants, the regional methodology adopted by the Group and the regional ranking; that report shall contain a detailed justification showing how the selected projects in the regional list would contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective.

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation ~~amending annexes to this Regulation~~ in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’) per category as set out in Annex II, subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

In exercising its power, the Commission shall ensure that the Union list is established every two years, ~~on the basis of the regional lists adopted by the decision- making bodies of the Groups as established in point (2) of Section 1 of Annex III, following the proc~~for new projects of common interest. Projects of common interest that have obtained PCI status, should remain on the PCI list for four years to redurce ~~set out in paragraph 3 of this Article~~administrative burden and provide certainty to project promoters.

Amendment 296 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) ensure that only those projects that fulfil the criteria referred to in Article 4 are included, while allowing for the development of natural gas PCIs included in the4th and 5th PCI list, if they can prove to be already in a mature or advanced stage of planning or realisation by the entry into force of this regulation and given, that they can prove their readiness for the transport of renewable or low-carbon gases, including hydrogen;

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3.º – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) ensure cross-regional consistency, taking into account the opinions of national authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulator (‘the Agency’) as referred to in point (12) of Section 2 of Annex III;

Amendment 298 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) ensure cross-regional consistency, taking into account the binding opinion of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulator (‘the Agency’) as referred to in point (12) of Section 2 of Annex III;

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3.º – paragraph 5 – point c

(c) take into account the National Energy Plans and the opinions of Member States as referred to in point (9) of Section 2of Annex III;

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)

(c a) consult with the EIC on a draft Union-wide PCI list and take into account the opinion of the EIC as referred to in Part 2 of Annex III, and duly justify, where relevant, any deviations from it;

Amendment 301 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)

(d a) ensure that only those projects that provide the greatest contribution to achieving the Union and national climate and energy targets and avoid lock-in effects and stranded assets are included.

Amendment 302 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)

(d a) ensure that only those projects that provide the greatest contribution to the achievement of the Union and national climate and energy targets are included.

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility to those project to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.

Amendment 304 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5 b. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility for those projects to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, having reached the sufficient degree of maturity referred to in Annex III.2(1)(c) shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. Projects of common interest included in the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a),(b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, which have not yet reached the sufficient degree of maturity referred to in Annex III.2(1)(c) shall become part of the relevant regional investment plans, national 10-year network development plans and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate, as projects under consideration, which are under further scrutiny, pending the assessment of their maturity before effective inclusion in the relevant plans as a planned project. This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.

Amendment 306 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common and mutual interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article ~~under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II,~~ shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans ~~under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC~~ and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 308 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 309 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (e) and (e3) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 310 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility to those projects to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.

Amendment 311 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) the project contributes significantly to sustainability

Amendment 312 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i

(i) involves at least two Member ~~States by directly crossing the border of two or more Member~~ States;

Amendment 313 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a ~~significant~~positive cross- border ~~impact~~effect or is replicable as set out in point (1) of Annex IV, whereas ‘replicable’ requires both knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer of at least two Member States or regions. The replicability of a project shall contribute to, amongst others, decarbonisation, the energy efficiency first principle, increase of the share of renewable energies or improvement of sector integration.

Amendment 314 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(ii a) is located in islands non sufficiently connected to the trans- European energy networks that are islands territories, including small connected systems or isolated systems according to Directive 2019/944, and contribute significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the island energy system and those of Union, and to sustainability in the territory in which it is located.

Amendment 315 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(ii a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoters demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.

Amendment 316 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(ii a) is located on islands non interconnected or non-sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks.

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(ii a) it has a replicability potential and/or expected synergies;

Amendment 318 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(ii a) it has a replicability potential and/or expected synergies

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. (iii) is located in islands non interconnected or non-sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks and contribute significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the island energy system and those of Union, and to the sustainability in the territory in which it is located.

Amendment 320 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the ~~third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy~~Member States involved, taking into account the specificities and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation, including the phose out from solid fossil fuels through the use of natural gas, the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases in the energy mix, the integration of renewable energy and low-carbon into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 321 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the ~~decarbonisation objective~~sustainable climate-change mitigation and adaptation goals of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the increased integration of renewable energy into the grid ~~and the transmission of~~preferably from renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites~~, and~~;

Amendment 322 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 323 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 324 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 325 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation policies and objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 326 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(a a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoter demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.

Amendment 327 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the potential overall benefits of the project identified on the territory oft he Union and in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs on the same perimeter, including in the longer term;

Amendment 328 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the potential overall benefits of the project, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, point (a), outweigh its costs, at Union level, including in the longer term;

Amendment 329 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the project is located on the territory ~~of at least one Member State and on the territory~~(including territorial waters and exclusive economic zones) of at least one Member State and on the territory (including territorial water and exclusive economic zones) of at least one third country and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (2) of Annex IV;

Amendment 330 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) ~~for the part located on Union territory,~~ the project is in line with Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1) and (3) and (5a) of Annex II;

Amendment 331 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) for the part located on Union territory, the project is in line with Directive~~s 2009/73/EC and~~ (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1) ~~and (3)~~ of Annex II;

Amendment 332 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of policy or regulatory alignment or convergence tor contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the EU transition towards climate neutrality, supporting the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:

Amendment 333 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence and demonstrated effective legal enforcement mechanisms to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:

Amendment 334 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or con~~vergence to~~tribute to the transition towards climate neutrality, in support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:

Amendment 335 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or con~~vergence to~~tribute to the transition towards climate neutrality, supporting the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:

Amendment 336 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence ~~to support the overall policy objectives of the Union~~, in particular to ensure:

Amendment 337 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point e – point i

(i) a ~~well-functioning internal energy market~~secure and effective grid operation;

Amendment 338 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii

ii) security of energy supplies based on cooperation and solidarity; with the purpose of reducing strategic energy dependencies ;

Amendment 339 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii

(iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, on a trajectory towards ~~decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s climate objectives; and, in particular, avoiding carbon leakage~~sustainable climate-change mitigation and adaptation goals, avoiding carbon leakage and ecological sustainability;

Amendment 340 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii a (new)

iii a) energy exports to the Union do not hinder the capacity of the third country to phase out unsafe and fossil fuel generation assets to satisfy its domestic energy consumption;

Amendment 341 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, and commit to comply with a similar timeline ~~for accelerated~~of the project implementation ~~and other policy and regulatory support measures as applicable to~~of the Member State involved. The general criteria laid down in point (e) of this paragraph may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the projects of ~~common~~mutual interest ~~in the Union~~.

Amendment 342 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, ~~and~~or commit to comply with a similar timeline ~~for accelerated~~of the project implementation ~~and other policy and regulatory support measures as applicable to projects of common interest in the Union.~~of the Member States involved. The general criteria laid down in point (e) of this paragraph may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the projects of mutual interest

Amendment 343 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, ~~and~~or commit to comply with a similar timeline ~~for accelerated~~of the project implementation ~~and other policy and regulatory support measures as applicable to p~~of the EU MS involved. The general criteria laid down in lett. (e) may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the Projects of ~~common~~mutual interest ~~in the Union~~.

Amendment 344 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) The general criteria laid down in point (e) of this Article may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the project of mutual interest.

Amendment 345 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) the project falls under one of the categories from points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II.

Amendment 346 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity generation, transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through energy efficiency gains, limitation of curtailed energy and reduced network losses, the integration of renewable and low carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 347 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission and distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 348 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 349 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 350 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i

(i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State ~~and~~, reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; competition and system flexibility; and reinvestments in existing infrastructure, necessary to maintain current levels of system integration;

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i

(i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and by increasing the level of interconnection between Member States and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; increasing competition and system flexibility;

Amendment 352 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4.º – paragraph 3 – point a – point i

(i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; ~~competition and~~ system flexibility;

Amendment 353 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and ~~at least two~~through the displacement of investments in grid extension and in energy generation, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV, and one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 354 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and/or electrification of transports and final uses, and at least ~~two~~one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 355 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point ~~(1)~~1(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and/or electrification of transports and final uses and at least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 356 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects and network components falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 357 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable ~~energy~~and low carbon energy sources into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 358 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 359 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

Amendment 360 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii

(ii) market integration, including through efficient system operation and use of interconnectors, facilitating energy system integration, either in the energy system through linking different energy carriers and sectors, or in a wider way, favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors;

Amendment 361 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii

(ii) market integration, including through efficient system operation ~~and~~, use of interconnectors; and reinvestments in existing infrastructure; necessary to maintain operational conditions;

Amendment 362 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii

(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.

Amendment 363 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)

(iii a) sector integration, through the improvement of the interaction of different energy vectors or energy sectors, for instance through the increase of synergies in adjacent sectors, such as transport and mobility;

Amendment 364 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)

(iii a) facilitating smart sector integration, either in the energy system through linking various energy carriers and sectors, favouring synergies between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.

Amendment 365 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)

(iii a) facilitating smart sector integration in a wider way in favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.

Amendment 366 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) for carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria: (i) avoid carbon dioxide emissions while maintaining security of energy supply; (ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport; (iii) 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.deleted

Amendment 367 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

(c) for carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through avoiding carbon dioxide emissions in a most efficient manner than any other solution, and to all of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 368 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

(c) for carbon dioxide ~~transport~~capture, transport and utilisation or storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

(c) for carbon dioxide transport, utilisation and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to allt least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 370 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

(c) for carbon dioxide transport and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point i

(i) ~~avoid~~capture carbon dioxide emissions ~~while maintaining security of energy supply~~for utilisation and permanent storage;

Amendment 372 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii

(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport by any appropriate means of CO2 transport, including pipeline and ship;

Amendment 373 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii

(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport and storage;

Amendment 374 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii

(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport and storage;

Amendment 375 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii

(iii) efficient use of resources, by enabling the connection of multiple carbon dioxide sources and storage sites via common infrastructure developed by any appropriate means of CO2 transport, including pipeline and ship, and minimising environmental burden and risks.

Amendment 376 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii

(iii) efficient use of resources, by enabling the connection of multiple carbon dioxide sources and storage sites via common infrastructure and other transport modalities such as ship, barge, truck and train and minimising environmental burden and risks.

Amendment 377 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of by bringing hydrogen produced in hydrolysis facilities directly connected to power plants using additional renewable energy sources to consumption centres where carbon intensive energy is replaced, thereby supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions and supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV. All projects shall allow for effective competition in the hydrogen market, including by allowing access to multiple supply sources and network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to the following specific criteria:

Amendment 378 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in end-use applications such hard to abate sectors where more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 379 #

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by ensuring compliance with a carbon footprint threshold, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 380 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 381 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 382 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 383 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability~~, including~~ by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 384 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or facilitating the future connection of emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen and derived-hydrogen fuels, and ensuring potential interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 385 #

(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport, distribution and storage of hydrogen, including through blended portions of the network, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 386 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

(i) ~~market~~ integration of existing or emerging markets, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 387 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

(i) market integration, ~~including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise~~by contributing to the emergence of ~~an Union-wide~~hydrogen valleys and their network for the transport, distribution and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 388 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point iii

~~(iii) competition, including by allowing access to multiple supply sources and network users on a transparent and non- discriminatory basis.~~deleted

Amendment 389 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point iii

(iii) competition, including by allowing access to multiple indigenous supply sources and network users where relevant on a transparent and non- discriminatory basis.

Amendment 390 #

(iii) comopetiration, including by allowing access to multiple supply sources and network users on a transparent and non- discriminatory basis.

Amendment 391 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, ~~including by~~by producing hydrogen from directly connected power generation facilities using additional renewable energy sources, where carbon intensive energy is replaced thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a~~nd enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.~~s well as the criteria set out in Annex IV;

Amendment 392 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen or low carbon hydrogen.

Amendment 393 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels.

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability~~, including~~ by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 395 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

(iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through ~~linking~~the creation of links to different energy carriers and sectors.

Amendment 396 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

(iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through ~~linking different~~the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors.

Amendment 397 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

Amendment 398 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through linking different energy carriers and sectors or enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage.

Amendment 399 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii a (new)

(iii a) offering energy transformation services that do not serve only one specific user.

Amendment 400 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

(f) for smart ~~gas~~ grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by: (i) enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable ~~and low-carbon~~ gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas ~~emissions.~~emissions; (ii) reach an average annual utilisation rate above 80 % by the fifth year from the entry into operation and maintain such minimum level until the end of their lifetime; (iii) fulfil other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use of resources and their protection, including use of water, the handling of waste and the minimisation of use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems as well as ensuring good air quality; Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 401 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 402 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 403 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 404 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

(f) for ~~smart gas grid~~heating and cooling projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and ~~low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen,~~unavoidable excess heat/cold resources into the ~~gas~~ distribution ~~and transmission~~ networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 405 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 406 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 407 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 408 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 409 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by increasing the use of locally sourced renewable energy and unavoidable excess heat and cold, improving the efficiency and interoperability of ~~gas transmission and~~ distribution in day-to- day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of ~~gases~~heat and cold of different ~~qualiti~~temperatures through the deployment of innovative technologies ~~and cybersecurity~~;

Amendment 410 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges ~~resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities~~ through the deployment of innovative technologies and cybersecurity;

Amendment 411 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response, storage and facilitating flexibility services.

Amendment 412 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

(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 ~~and enabling demand response~~.

Amendment 413 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

Amendment 414 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

Amendment 415 #

Josianne CUTAJAR, Alfred SANT, Alex AGIUS SALIBA, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(f a) for gas projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II.2, 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;

Amendment 416 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(f a) for small modular reactors projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (6) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria: (i) reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining security of energy supply; (ii) increase the stability and security of the grid; (iii) enhancing the factory-based serial production of modules, leading to lower absolute and per kWe total construction costs. (iiii) electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a permanent or temporary basis.

Amendment 417 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(f a) for natural gas infrastructure projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 and falling under one of the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II to this Regulation, the project is to contribute to ending energy isolation of those Member States that are currently not connected to the European gas network. Furthermore, the project is to be hydrogen-ready and already under development or planning.

Amendment 418 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(f a) for district heating and cooling networks falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point [6 new] of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability and to reaching the climate targets 2030 as well as climate neutrality 2050 through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as an increase of the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector, as well as a better integration and interlinking of the sectors.

Amendment 419 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(f a) For natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of this Regulation a transitional period shall apply.

Amendment 420 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. ~~For~~The contribution to the criteria listed in paragraph 3 of this Article of projects falling under ~~the~~all energy infrastructure categories set out in ~~points~~Annex II shall be assessed based on a consideration of, inter alia: (1a) tohe forecast utilisation rate of the project infrastructure, equipment and installations from the entry into operation to the end of life of the project; (4b) ~~of Annex II, the contribution to the criteria listed in paragraph 3 of this Article~~in relation to the project contribution to the connection and/or integration of renewable energy and to full life-cycle greenhouse gas emission reductions, a comparison between the situation in the absence of the project and the situation in presence of the project. The contribution to the criteria listed in paragraph 3 of this Article of projects falling under all energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II shall be assessed in accordance with the indicators set out in points (3) to (7a) of Annex IV.

Amendment 421 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Natural gas projects referred to in point (fa) of paragraph 3 of this Article shall be eligible to be included only in the first Union list adopted in accordance with Article 3(4).

Amendment 422 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

5. 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 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~~ according to the same common methodology. By [date to be defined] the Commission shall adopt this common methodology to determine each project’s aggregated contribution to the criteria in paragraph 3 and Annex IV by means of an implementing act adopted in accordance to the advisory procedure referred to in par~~agraph 3~~ticle 21(2). Thate assessment of the groups 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 described in point (14) of Section 2 of Annex III.

Amendment 423 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

5. 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 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 described in point (14) of Section 2 of Annex IIIthat shall be published.

Amendment 424 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

In assessing projects, to ensure a consistent assessment method among the different Groups each Group shall give due consideration to:

Amendment 425 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4.º – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the ~~Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integr~~objectives relating to sustainable climate-change mitigation and adaptation, comopetiration, sustainability ~~and~~, security of supply and the provision of high-quality, fairly priced public energy;

Amendment 426 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) ensuring that only projects that provide the greatest contribution to achieving the Union and national climate and energy targets and avoid lock-in effects and stranded assets are included, through measuring full lifecycle emission reductions deriving from the infrastructure project over its lifetime, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV;

Amendment 427 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) the application of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’;

Amendment 428 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)

(a b) ensuring that only projects that provide the greatest contribution to the achievement of the Union and national climate and energy targets are included measured through full lifecycle emission reductions deriving from the infrastructure project over its lifetime, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV;

Amendment 429 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a c (new)

(a c) common guidelines on how to include Union climate and energy targets, elaborated by the EIC;

Amendment 430 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) ~~complementarity with regard to other proposed projects~~the influence of other proposed projects, which could be complementary to, competing with, or potentially competing with, the project under assessment;

Amendment 431 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) synergies with priority corridors and areas identified under trans- European networks for transport and telecommunications;

Amendment 432 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) the rules and indicators as set out in Annex IV as well as the Agency’s framework guidelines as set out in Article 12.

Amendment 433 #

Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ioan-Rareş BOGDAN, Vasile BLAGA, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

As regards smart electricity grids ~~and smart gas grids projects~~ falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in points (1)(d) ~~and point (2)~~ 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. In order to inform the preparation process of the Union list of projects of common interest, Groups shall make a “transparency report” available to the public as laid down in Article 3(3).

Amendment 434 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)

Article 4 a 4 a. Natural gas projects referred to in point( fa) of Article 4(3) shall be eligible to be included only in the first and second Union lists adopted in accordance with Article 3(4).

Amendment 435 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Project promoters shall draw up an publicly available implementation plan for projects of common interest, including a timetable for each of the following:

Amendment 436 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate change mitigation and adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principles of “do no significant harm” and ‘energy efficiency first’;

Amendment 437 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) a sufficient period for approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned;

Amendment 438 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall be publicly available and fully transparent regarding the expected commissioning date, the status of the project and the progress of the project compared to the previous Union wide Ten-Year Network Development Plan and, where applicable, the previous Union list of projects of common interest, including, where applicable the reasons for delay or for rescheduling.

Amendment 439 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall be publicly available and transparent regarding the expected commissioning date, the status of the project and the progress of the project compared to the previous Union wide Ten-Year Network Development Plan and, including where applicable the reasons for delay or for rescheduling.

Amendment 440 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2

2. ENTSO~~s, distribution system operator~~-E, the EU DSO entity, transmission and distribution system operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand-response operators, electricity producers, organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation transmission, conversion and consumption of heat and cold, e-mobility actors, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, energy communities, local authorities, and civil society organisations and other operators shall co-operate with each other in order to facilitate the development of projects of common interest in their area.

Amendment 441 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) the progress achieved in the development, creation, construction ~~and~~or commissioning of the project, in particular with regard to permit granting and consultation procedures as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project “does not do significant harm” to the environment, and climate mitigation and adaptation measures taken;

Amendment 442 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6

6. By 30 April of each year when a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit, to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects of common interest subject to the competency of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved, and the evolution of the expected project costs and make, where appropriate, recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942, the consistent implementation of the Union-wide network development plans with regard to the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas.

Amendment 443 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6

6. By 30 April of each year when a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit, to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects of common interest subject to the competency of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and the evolution of the expected project costs and make, where appropriate, recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942, the consistent implementation of the Union-wide network development plans with regard to the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas.

Amendment 444 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters shall provide, where appropriate, to the Agency the implementation plan and other information necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out in paragraph 6.

Amendment 445 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters shall provide to the Agency the implementation plan and other information necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out in paragraph 6.

Amendment 446 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters should provide to the Agency the implementation plan or equivalent for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out.

Amendment 447 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5.º – paragraph 8

8. A project of common interest may be removed from the Union list in accord~~ance with~~ing to 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 and the laws of the Member States.

Amendment 448 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1

However, a project which is no longer on the Union list but for which an application file hwas ~~been accepted for examination by the competent authority~~successful before [entry into force of this Regulation], leading to a permit issued by the competent authority or where construction has started, and that has already received a grant agreement for works shall maintain the rights and obligations arising from Chapter III, except where the project is no longer on the list for the reasons set out in paragraph 8.

Amendment 449 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) assist all parties as necessary in consulting concerned stakeholders ~~and~~, proposing and discussing alternative routing or projects and, where appropriate, obtaining necessary permits for the projects;

Amendment 450 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. The European coordinator shall be chosen as part of an open, non- discriminatory and transparent process on the basis of his or her experience with regard to the specific tasks assigned to him or her for the projects concerned.

Amendment 451 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7.º – paragraph 1

1. The adoption of the Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit granting process, the necessity of those projects from an energy policy perspective, with~~out prejudice to the exact location, routing or technology of the project.~~ a view to achieving sustainable climate-change mitigation and adaptation goals and the provision of high-quality, fairly priced public energy;

Amendment 452 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

1. The adoption of the Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit granting process, the necessity of those projects from an energy and climate policy perspective, without prejudice to the exact location, routing or technology of the project.

Amendment 453 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to- build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect as defined in Article 2(2). The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with one of the following schemes:

Amendment 454 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under national, international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision, by promoting dialogue between the different parties involved in the authorisation process. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to- build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect. The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with one of the following schemes:

Amendment 455 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under international law, Union law and Unational law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to- build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect. The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with one of the following schemes:

Amendment 456 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under national, international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to- build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect. The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with one of the following schemes:

Amendment 457 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The competent authority shall be empowered to ensure compliance with the time limits by issuing milestone plans. If the competent authority has not taken a decision on an application for approval within the established time limit, the approval shall be deemed to have been granted.

Amendment 458 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Amendment 459 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5

5. Where a project of common interest requires decisions to be taken in two or more Member States, the respective competent authorities shall take all necessary steps for efficient and effective cooperation and coordination among themselves, including the steps referred to in Article 10(5). Member States shall ~~endeavour to~~ provide joint procedures, particularly with regard to the assessment of environmental impacts.

Amendment 460 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6

6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create one unique points of contact per priority offshore grid corridor, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters~~, which shall be~~. The offshore one-stop shop shall, without prejudice to relevant requirements under international and Union law, facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to-build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect. The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with schemes similar to those laid out in Article 8 Paragraph 3. The offshore one-stop shall be further responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest, taking into account also the need for coordination between the permitting process for the energy infrastructure and the one for the generation assets. The offshore one-stop shops shall act as a repository of existing sea basin studies and plans, aiming at facilitating the permitting process of individual projects of common interest and coordinate the issuance of the comprehensive decisions for such projects by the relevant national competent authorities. Each Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, with the assistance of the national competent authorities in the Members States belonging to the Group, shall set-up the offshore one-stop shops depending on regional specificities and geography and determine their location, resource allocation and specific rules for their functioning.

Amendment 461 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6

6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create unique points of contact, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest, taking into account also the need for coordination between the permitting process for the energy infrastructure and the one for the generation assets. The offshore one-stop shops shall help to reduce administrative burden for project promoters, issue uniform decisions on permits, act as a repository of existing sea basin studies and plans, aiming at facilitating the permitting process of individual projects of common interest and ~~coordinate the issuance of~~issue the comprehensive decisions for such projects byafter having coordinated with the relevant national competent authorities. Each Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, accompanied by the relevant competence transfer and with the assistance of the national competent authorities in the Members States belonging to the Group, shall set-up the offshore one-stop shops depending on regional specificities and geography and determine their location, resource allocation and specific rules for their functioning, as well as regarding participation and transparency while paying due attention for commercially sensitive information.

Amendment 462 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6

Amendment 463 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6

Amendment 464 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. By [1 May 2023], the Member State or competent authority shall, where applicable in collaboration with other authorities concerned, publish an updated manual of procedures for the permit granting process applicable to projects of common interest to include at least the information specified in point (1) of Annex VI. The manual shall not be legally binding, but it ~~may~~shall refer to or quote relevant legal provisions. The national competent authorities shall coordinate and find synergies with neighbouring countries in developing their manual of procedures.

Amendment 465 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The project promoter shall, within an indicative period of three months following the start of the permit granting process pursuant to Article 10(1)(a), draw up and submit a concept for public participation to the competent authority, following the process outlined in the manual referred to in paragraph 1 and in line with the guidelines set out in Annex VI. The competent authority shall request modifications or approve the concept for public participation within three months of receipt. In so doing, the competent authority shall take into consideration any form of public participation and consultation that took place before the start of the permit granting process, to the extent that such public participation and consultation has fulfilled the requirements of this Article. The latter shall not apply to alternative projects or alternative routing resulting from the public participation and consultation.

Amendment 466 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Where it is not already required under national law at the same or higher standards, at least one public consultation shall be carried out by the project promoter, or, where required by national law, by the competent authority, before submission of the final and complete application file to the competent authority pursuant to Article 10(1)(a). That public consultation shall be without prejudice to any public consultation to be carried out after submission of the request for development consent pursuant to Article 6(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU. The public consultation shall inform the stakeholders referred to in point (3)(a) of Annex VI about the project at ~~an early stage~~least 3 months before the start of the permit granting process, and shall help to identify alternatives, the most suitable location or trajectory, also in view of adequate climate mitigation and adaptation considerations for the project, and the relevant issues to be addressed in the application file. The public consultation shall comply with the minimum requirements set out in point (5) of Annex VI. The project promoter shall publish on the website referred to in paragraph 7 of this Article a report explaining how the opinions expressed in the public consultations were taken into account by showing the amendments made in the technology, scope, location, trajectory and design of the project or by justifying why such opinions have not been taken into account.

Amendment 467 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6

6. For projects likely to have significant transboundary impacts in one or more neighbouring Member States, where Article 7 of Directive 2011/92/EU and the Espoo Convention are applicable, the relevant information shall be made available to the competent authority of the neighbouring Member States concerned. The competent authority of the neighbouring Member States concerned shall indicate, in the notification process where appropriate, whether it, or any other authority concerned, wishes to participate in the relevant public consultation procedures.

Amendment 468 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

Project promoters shall also publish relevant information by other appropriate information means open to the public, with due attention to inclusion of indigenous people and marginalised communities.

Amendment 469 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part

(a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within ~~an indicative period of~~ two years.

Amendment 470 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Amendment 471 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Amendment 472 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Amendment 473 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Amendment 474 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1

The pre-application procedure shall include the preparation of any environmental reports by the project promoters, ~~as necessary,~~ including the climate mitigation and adaptation documentation.

Amendment 475 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 2

For the purpose of establishing the start of the permit granting process, the project promoters shall notify the project to the competent authority of the Member States as well as the local authorities concerned in written form, and shall include a reasonably detailed outline of the project. No later than three months following the receipt of the notification, the competent authority shall acknowledge or, if it considers the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting process, reject the notification in written form, including on behalf of other authorities concerned. In the event of a rejection, the competent authority shall justify its decision, including on behalf of other authorities concerned. The date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall mark the start of the permit granting process. Where two or more Member States are concerned, the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall mark the start of the permit granting process.

Amendment 476 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre-application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers.

Amendment 477 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers. Furthermore, a simplified environmental assessment procedure may be required for the renewal project and modernisation / technological upgrade of pre-existing assets (for instance new kinds of conductors/cables).

Amendment 478 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest, with the total duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 not exceeding a period of three years and six months, including the preparation of an environmental impact assessment. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers.

Amendment 479 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. The Commission should monitor the permitting process more closely and in case of any delay the European Commission shall be notified immediately by the competent authority, whereas the latter shall duly justify the delay.

Amendment 480 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 481 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. The Commission should monitor the permitting process more closely and in case of any delay the Commission shall be notified immediately by the competent authority, whereas the latter shall duly justify the delay.

Amendment 482 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. Any delay should be reported to the Commission and duly justified by the competent authority.

Amendment 483 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3

Amendment 484 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3

3. Any valid studies conducted and permits or authorisations issued for a given project of common interest, before entering the permit granting process in line with this Article, shall be taken into consideration by the competent authorities in the permit granting process and no longer required. Where possible, specific pre- authorisations (such as permissions for access to areas where archaeological surveys are needed, in order to assess whether the identified site is suitable to host the project) in the early stages of the pre-application procedure should be provided in order to allow evaluation of concrete feasible solutions already in the public consultation phase.

Amendment 485 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6

6. The project promoter shall ensure that the application file is complete and adequate and seek the competent authority’s opinion on that matter as early as possible during the pre-application procedure. The project promoter shall cooperate fully with the competent authority to meet deadlines and comply with the joint schedule referred to in paragraph 5(b). At the same time, the project promoter should be enabled to have access to the data and information required for the preparation of the necessary reports especially environmental ones. In this regard, the Member State or the competent authority shall identify a body/entity functioning as the contact point of the project promoter for obtaining all necessary data. If this entity certifies that some of the requested information is not available, the project promoter should be exempted from providing the data.

Amendment 486 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8

8. The time limits laid down in this Article shall be without prejudice to obligations arising from international and Union law, and without prejudice to administrative appeal procedures and judicial remedies before a court or tribunal, but shall exclude State liability in so far as the provisions laid down in this Regulation conflict with Member States' existing obligations.

Amendment 487 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the E~~uropean Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission and the Agency ~~their respective~~a consistent and interlinked methodolog~~ies~~y, including the network ~~and~~, market and wider socio-economic modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common and mutual interest falling under the categories set out in ~~points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of~~ Annex II.

Amendment 488 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the Agency in collaboration with the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission ~~and the Agency their respective~~the integrated methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.

Amendment 489 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission and the Agency their respective methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (bc), (cd) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.

Amendment 490 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 491 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 492 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Those methodologies shall be applied for the preparation of each subsequent Union–wide ten-year network development plans developed by the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Those methodologies shall be drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out ine cost-benefit analysis shall be performed by the EIC according to Annex IV.

Amendment 493 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Those methodologies shall be applied for the preparation of each subsequent Union– wide ten-year network development plans developed by the ~~ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943~~Agency. Those methodologies shall be drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 494 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.deleted

Amendment 495 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.

Amendment 496 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11.º – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving ~~at least~~ the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders ~~and, where it is deemed appropriate the~~, national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.

Amendment 497 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas and all other operators shall make all necessary data available to the EIC in order to perform the cost-benefit analysis.

Amendment 498 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall provide an opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commissiony, the Agency shall provide an opinion to the EIC, and publish it on the Agency’s website.

Amendment 499 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, t~~ogether with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall provide~~he Commission, Member States and the ENTSOs may deliver an opinion ton the ~~ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commission~~methodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency and be publi~~sh it on the Agency’s websit~~cly available.

Amendment 500 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall ~~provide an opin~~carry out an extensive consultation ton the ~~ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commission and publish it on the Agency’s website~~submitted draft methodologies.

Amendment 501 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)

(a) Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, the Commission and Member States may deliver an opinion on the methodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.

Amendment 502 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, the Commission and Member States may deliver an opinion on the methodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.

Amendment 503 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, shall update the methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 2, and submit them to the Commission for its opinion.deleted

Amendment 504 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

Amendment 505 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

Amendment 506 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas,~~IC shall update the methodolog~~ies~~y taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 2, and submit it~~hem~~ to the Commission for its opinion.

Amendment 507 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

~~4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodologies, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 508 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

~~4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodologies, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 509 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodolog~~ies~~y, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC.

Amendment 510 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Within three months of the day of ~~receipt of the updated methodologies~~the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.

Amendment 511 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

5. No later than ~~three~~six months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 43, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Commission’s opinion and the Agency's opinion, and submit them to the Commission for approval. The Commission shall issue its decision within two months of the day of the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas submissions.

Amendment 512 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

5. No later than ~~three~~six months ~~of the day of~~after the receipt of the ~~Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~draft methodologies, the Agency shall adaopt ~~their respective methodologies taking due account of the Commission’s opinion~~a decision on each of the methodologies, whether to approve them or to amend them or request amendments to them, and spub~~mit them to the Commission for approval~~lish it on the Agency’s website.

Amendment 513 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall adapt the~~ir respective~~ methodologies taking due account of the Commission’s opinion, or justifying the reasons if not taken into consideration, and submit them to the Commission for approval.

Amendment 514 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall adapt their respective methodolog~~ies~~y taking due account of the Commission’s opinion, and submit it~~hem~~ to the Commission for approval.

Amendment 515 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a (new)

(a) Within the deadline set by the Agency’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended CBA methodology to the Agency for its approval.

Amendment 516 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost-benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the Agency’s approval.deleted

Amendment 517 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment 518 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment 519 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment 520 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the Agency’s approval. In case the ENTSO for Gas or ENTSO for Electricity and ACER have a difference of opinion on the incremental changes, the question would be submitted to the Commission for final decision.

Amendment 521 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

7. In parallel, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit to the Commission a document justifying the reasons behind the proposed updates and why those updates are considered of incremental nature. Where the Commission deems that those updates are not of incremental nature, it shall, by written request, ask the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to submit to it the methodologies. In such case the process described in paragraphs 2 to 5 applies.deleted

Amendment 522 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 523 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 524 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 525 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 526 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the ~~Agency or the~~ Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 ~~and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~, the Agency shall publish the~~ir respective~~ methodologies on ~~their~~its websites. The agency shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 527 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission, in accordance with paragraphs 5 ~~and 6~~, the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish their ~~respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form for a third party to reproduce the results in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 528 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency ~~or the Commission~~ in accordance with paragraphs 5 ~~and 6~~, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 529 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency ~~or the Commission~~ in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 64 and 5, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 530 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency ~~or the Commission~~ in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 531 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

9. The methodolog~~ies~~y shall be updated and improved regularly following the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 65. The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.

Amendment 532 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

9. The methodologies shall be updated and improved regularly following the procedure described in ~~paragraphs 1 to 6.~~this Article The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.

Amendment 533 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9 – point a (new)

(a) For projects of common interest falling under the categories included in points (1b), (1d), (2), and (4) of Annex II, methodologies for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level shall be elaborated. The European Commission shall assign responsibilities for developing these methodologies, which shall be compatible with the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas in terms of monetised benefits and costs. The Agency, with the support of National Regulatory Authorities, shall promote consistency of these methodologies with the methodologies elaborated by ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas. The methodologies shall be developed in a transparent manner, including extensive consultation of Member States and of all relevantstakeholders.

Amendment 534 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. The European Commission shall assign responsibilities for developing the methodologies, of projects falling under the categories included in points (1b), (1d), (2), and (4) of Annex II, which shall be compatible with the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas in terms of monetised benefits and costs. The Agency, with the support of National Regulatory Authorities, shall promote consistency of these methodologies with the methodologies elaborated by ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas. The methodologies shall be developed in a transparent manner, including extensive consultation of Member States and of all relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 535 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every ~~three~~four years, the Agency shall lestablish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1), (2) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 20223]. Infrastructure owners, system operators and third-party promoters are obliged to provide the requested data to the national regulatory authorities and to the Agency.

Amendment 536 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. ~~Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans.~~ The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022].

Amendment 537 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022]. Infrastructure owners, system operators and third-party promoters must provide the requested data to the national regulatory authorities and to the Agency.

Amendment 538 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every t~~hree~~wo years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects ~~of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II~~, based on greenhouse gas mitigation potential of the infrastructure categories included in Annex II and for demand-side management and flexibility measures as well as energy system integration projects. Those reference values may be used by the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten- year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022].

Amendment 539 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every ~~three~~four years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 20223].

Amendment 540 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.deleted

Amendment 541 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas, heat and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, power plants, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V. Where relevant, the model should take into consideration the distribution infrastructure.

Amendment 542 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas, heat and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V. Where relevant, this model should take into consideration also the distribution infrastructure.

Amendment 543 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. By [31 December 2023], the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly~~Agency shall submit to the Commission and the ~~Agency~~Member States a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, ~~LNG~~heat and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.

Amendment 544 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 12

12. The consistent and interlinked modelling referred to in paragraph 11 shall cover at least the respective sectors’ interlinkages at all stages of infrastructure planning, specifically scenarios, infrastructure gaps identification in particular with respect to cross-border capacities, and projects assessmentnsist in: (a) an open-source IT simulation tool covering the interlinkages among electricity, hydrogen, heating and cooling and gas networks and markets to be used for the assessment of each submitted project of common and mutual interest and for the infrastructure gaps identification; (b) a document providing a complete and transparent description of the modelling, including all equations, a description of the input data and the performed calculations.

Amendment 545 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13

13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 65, it shall be included in the methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 546 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13

13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the ~~Commission~~Agency in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 65, it shall be included in the methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 547 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13 a (new)

13 a. Every four years starting from its approval according to paragraph 13, the interlinked model shall be updated according to the procedure described in paragraphs 11 to 13.

Amendment 548 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a By [entry into force], the Commission shall establish an Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC). The Commission shall propose a balanced membership based on the stakeholders mentioned in this article, the list of activities mentioned in Article2 and Article 12, and propose internal governance rules on decision-making. The EIC shall be composed of independent experts, including from academia and representatives of at least: the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity, the EU DSO entity, electromobility and electricity storage operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand-response operators, electricity producers (all of those as defined in Directive 2019/944), organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation, transmission, distribution and consumption of heat and cool, consumers of heat and cool, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, energy communities, local authorities, and civil society organisations. Representation shall be balanced and participants shall have equal rights in decision making. (This Article should be before Article 11.)

Amendment 549 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a Committe for the Planning of Energy Infrastructure By 1 March 2022, the Commission shall establish the Committee for the Planning of Energy Infrastructure. The CPEI shall be composed of independent experts, including from academia and representatives of at least: the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity, the EU DSO entity, electromobility and electricity storage operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand- response operators, electricity producers (all of those as defined in Directive2019/944), organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation, transmission, distribution and consumption of heat and cool, consumers of heat and cool, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, local authorities, trade unions and civil society organisations. Representation shall be balanced and participants shall have equal rights in decision making.

Amendment 550 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary. The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.deleted

Amendment 551 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and ~~at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders~~the EIC, shall publish the framework guidelines for the jointegrated scenarios to be developed by ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~the EIC. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 552 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, ~~and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders~~representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~the Agency. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 553 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12.º – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and ~~at least~~ the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, ~~and~~ relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, national regulatory authorities and other national authorities, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be ~~regularly updated as found necess~~updated regularly.

Amendment 554 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the Member States, and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, gas DSOs entity and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 555 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.deleted

Amendment 556 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall ~~include the~~ operationalise the principle of ‘energy efficiency first ~~principle~~’ and ensure that the ~~underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~ scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term ~~European Union decarbonisation target~~Union climate and energy targets, the latest available Commission scenarios in line with the Union policy goal to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest, as well as a scenario leading to a 100 % renewable energy system in line with the Paris Agreement. The ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas and othe ~~latest available Commission~~r stakeholders shall make all necessary data available to the EIC to produce integrated scenarios.

Amendment 557 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall ~~include the energy efficiency first principle and~~define standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and robust elaboration of the scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning. They shall also ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are ~~fully in lin~~compatible with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios and that they reflect Member State's climate and energy policies and strategies, as well as technical and economical needs of energy infrastructure development in the Union.

Amendment 558 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall define standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and robust elaboration of the scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning. In particular, the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle ~~and~~. They shall also ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are ~~fully in line~~consistent with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 559 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall define standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and robust elaboration of the scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning. In particular, the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 560 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall i~~nclude~~mplement the energy efficiency first principle ~~and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Ga~~, by developing – together with relevant expertise – indicators to assess the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of investments from an overall energy network perspective, and ensure that the underlying ACER’s scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 561 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall develop the joint scenarios to be used for the Union wide ten-year-network-development plan taking into account the guiding principles as laid down in Annex Va (new).

Amendment 562 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

~~2. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall follow the Agency’s framework guidelines when developing the joint scenarios to be used for the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.~~deleted

Amendment 563 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 564 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall follow the Agency’s framework guidelines when developing the jointegrated scenarios to be used for the Union- wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 565 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall establish a Stakeholder Group for its consultation as part of the scenarios development process in which all organisations representing the relevant stakeholders, including the EU DSO entity and relevant hydrogen stakeholders are represented.

Amendment 566 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

Amendment 567 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

Amendment 568 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

3. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall invite the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, to participate in the scenarios development processIn order to deliver an integrated energy system, a balanced depth of expertise across all climate neutral energy solutions, from demand through delivery to supply side, is required in the Agency’s scenarios building process. The Agency shall invite relevant technical expertise, including the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas, the Union DSO entity and all relevant representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society to participate in the scenarios development process. ACER shall report on how the assumptions are adding up to a consistent pathway to climate neutrality.

Amendment 569 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the ~~Agency and the~~ Commission for ~~their~~its opinion.

Amendment 570 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and to the Commission for ~~their opinion~~its approval.

Amendment 571 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and the Commission for ~~their opinion~~its approval.

Amendment 572 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and the Commission for ~~their opinion~~its approval.

Amendment 573 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish and submit the draft jointegrated scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.

Amendment 574 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas and the Commission.deleted

Amendment 575 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft ~~joint~~ scenarios report ~~together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account~~, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas and the~~IC, Commission.

Amendment 576 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion including recommendations for amendments to the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas and the Commission.

Amendment 577 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

~~6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 578 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

~~6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 579 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

~~6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 580 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

6. The Commission~~, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall submit its opinion to the Agency.

Amendment 581 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC.

Amendment 582 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall adapt ~~their~~its joint scenarios report, ~~taking due account of the Agency’s opinion,~~ in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 583 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt~~Commission shall approve, amend or request amendments on their joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion~~, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval~~ referred to in paragraph 5.

Amendment 584 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. The Commission shall approve, amend or request the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas ~~shall~~to adapt their joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion~~, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval~~.

Amendment 585 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall adapt their ~~joint~~ scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 586 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point a (new)

(a) Within the deadline set by the Commission’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended scenarios to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 587 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval of the ~~joint~~ scenarios report by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 7, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall publish ~~their joint~~its scenarios report on ~~their~~its websites. ~~They~~It shall publish the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, taking due account of the national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 588 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval of the ~~joint~~ scenarios report by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 7, the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish their jointegrated scenarios report on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form for a third party to reproduce the results, taking due account of the national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 589 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)

Article 12 a Long-term scenarios 1. After having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, and following a transparent, comprehensive, precise, science-based methodology, the CPEI shall develop broad long-term scenarios in line with the Union climate neutrality target for the planning horizon up until 2050. 2. The long- term scenarios shall take as a starting point the revised Union 2030 climate and energy targets and set out the path for infrastructure scenarios necessary to achieve the climate neutrality objective as soon as possible in line with the need to limit global temperature increase to 1,5°C, also taking into account the latest available Commission scenarios. They shall be based on the Member States’ energy efficiency and renewable energy potential, and interlink with their National Energy and Climate Plans, as well as the offshore grid planning according to Article 14 of this Regulation. They shall ensure the end of unsustainable resource exploitation, lock-in effects and stranded assets. 3. The scenarios shall set binding network development milestones and intermediate steps to be achieved every 5 years in a cycle aligned to the UNFCCC ratchet-up mechanism. 4. The long-term scenarios shall be drafted and updated in coherence with the Ten-Year-Network-Development-Plan as described in Article 12. They shall be published with the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, allowing for transparency while taking due account of applicable legal requirements, including on confidentiality.

Amendment 590 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)

Article 12 a Long-term scenarios 1. After having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, the EIC shall develop broad long-term scenarios in line with the Union climate neutrality target for the planning horizon up until 2050. 2. The long- term scenarios shall take as a starting point the revised Union 2030 climate and energy targets and set out the path for infrastructure scenarios necessary to achieve the climate neutrality objective as soon as possible in line with the need to limit global temperature increase to 1,5°C, also taking into account the latest available Commission scenarios. They shall be based on the Member States’ energy efficiency and renewable energy potential, and interlink with their National Energy and Climate Plans, as well as the offshore grid planning according to Article 14 of this Regulation. 3. The scenarios shall set binding network development milestones and intermediate steps to be achieved every 5 years in a cycle aligned to the UNFCCC ratchet-up mechanism. 4. The long-term scenarios shall be drafted and updated in coherence with the Ten-Year-Network-Development-Plan as described in Article 12. They shall be published with the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, allowing for transparency while taking due account of applicable legal requirements, including on confidentiality.

Amendment 591 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Every two years the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish ~~and submit to the Commission and the Agency~~ the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 592 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 593 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Every two years the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish and submit to the Commission and the Agency the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 594 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the E~~NTSO for Elect~~IC shall implement the princi~~ty and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gap~~ple of ‘energy efficiency first’, assess all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions (i.e. but not limited to demand-side management, market arrangement solutions, implementation of digital solutions, renovation of buildings) to address the identified gaps and recommend their implementation as a priority solution whenever they are more cost-efficient on a system-wide perspective than the construction of new supply-side infrastructure. In the report, special attention shall be given to those infrastructure gaps potentially affecting the fulfilment of the Union’s medium and long-term climate targets.

Amendment 595 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ~~ENTSO for Elect~~CPEI shall implement the princi~~ty and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gap~~ple of ‘energy efficiency first’, assess all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions (i.e. but not limited to demand-side management, market arrangement solutions, implementation of digital solutions, renovation of buildings) to address the identified gaps and recommend their implementation as a priority solution whenever they are more cost-efficient on a system-wide perspective than the construction of new supply-side infrastructure. In the report, special attention shall begiven to those infrastructure gaps potentially affecting the fulfilment of the Union’s medium and long-term climate targets.

Amendment 596 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 597 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall base their analysis on all the scenarios established under Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle, and consider with priority all relevant ~~non-infrastructure related~~solutions which do not require new infrastructure to address the identified gaps. When considering new infrastructure solutions, t~~o address the identified gap~~he infrastructure gaps assessment shall take into account all relevant costs, including related network reinforcements.

Amendment 598 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall base their analysis on the scenarios established in Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant ~~non-infrastructure related solutions~~related solutions, which do not require new infrastructure to address the identified gaps.

Amendment 599 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall ~~implem~~take into account to a maximum extent the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non- infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps.

Amendment 600 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.deleted

Amendment 601 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant demand and supply side stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, ~~all relevant hydrogen stakeholders~~representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.

Amendment 602 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, relevant grid technology organisations and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.

Amendment 603 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

~~2. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective draft infrastructure gaps report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.~~deleted

Amendment 604 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective draft infrastructure gaps reports to the Agency ~~and the Commission for their opinion~~for its opinion, referred to in Article 4(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2019/942.

Amendment 605 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective~~IC shall submit its draft infrastructure gaps report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.

Amendment 606 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

3. Within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission.deleted

Amendment 607 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 608 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

3. Within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report ~~together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account~~, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas~~IC and the Commission.

Amendment 609 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 610 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

~~4. The Commission, considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 611 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

~~4. The Commission, considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 612 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission, after conducting a stakeholder consultation, and considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas~~IC.

Amendment 613 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.deleted

Amendment 614 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

Amendment 615 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports ~~taking due account of~~in line with the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion ~~before the publication of~~.. Justifications must be provided if these opinions are not integrated in the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 616 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall adapt ~~their~~its infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the Agency’s opinion and ~~in line with~~duly considering the Commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 617 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the updated infrastructure gaps reports to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 618 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the quantified amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050 in line with the at least 300 GW objective, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s ~~decarbonisation~~climate neutrality targets. That agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall develop their scenarios for additional national projects within each sea-basin with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s climate neutrality targets.

Amendment 619 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. By [31 July 20223], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on, without prejudice to the subsequent environmental impact assessment, the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. Thate renewable potential of each offshore sea basin shall be defined in reports drawn up by the Commission after consulting the Member States and other stakeholders six months prior to the deadline for the joint offshore network plan for a given corridor. That binding agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.

Amendment 620 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission and a European Independent System Operator (EISO), established in accordance with Article 44 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market for electricity, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. That agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.

Amendment 621 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 622 #

Mauri PEKKARINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 623 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 624 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. The Commission may suggest deployment trajectories of quantified amounts per priority offshore grid corridor and shall ensure that agreed joint deployment objectives are met, including in coordination with the regional groups per sea-basin.

Amendment 625 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the E~~NTSO for Electricity~~IC, with the involvement of the ENTSO for Electricity, the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities, other relevant stakeholders and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans including interconnectors and hybrid projects as referred to in Annex II, and where applicable, offshore infrastructure for other renewable energy carriers, such as hydrogen, starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea- basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every t~~hree years~~wo years, consider additional national projects and be aligned with the Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans procedure as per Article 12.

Amendment 626 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish strategic integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those strategic integrated offshore network development plans shall provide a high-level outlook on offshore generation capacities potential and resulting needs and constraints for interlinkages in an offshore grid and thereafter be updated every ~~three~~four years.

Amendment 627 #

Niels FUGLSANG, Carlos ZORRINHO, Dan NICA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ~~ENTSO for Electricity~~relevant ENTSO, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans, taking into account the potential of hybrid offshore grids to lower connection costs and reduce the environmental impact of offshore renewable generation deployment, starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years.

Amendment 628 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 ~~July~~March 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account the need for anticipatory investments reflecting sea basin plans and the 300 GW offshore wind ambitionen, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every t~~hree~~wo years.

Amendment 629 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. ~~By [31 July 2023] t~~The ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and ~~publish integrated~~integrate within the Union-wide Ten- Year Network Development Plan developed by the ENTSO for Electricity pursuant to Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, starting from its 2024 edition, offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. ~~Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years.~~

Amendment 630 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

Amendment 631 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every t~~hree~~wo years.

Amendment 632 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. The integrated offshore network development plans shall be compatible with the latest Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning providing for an adequate and reliable transmission grid for transfer of electricity onshore as well as between coastal regions, regions inland, and landlocked Member States and to provide for a stable supply of electricity to centres of consumption or energy storage facilities.

Amendment 633 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. The ~~integrated~~ offshore network development plansning shall be co~~mpatible with the latest Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans~~nsistent with Regional Investment Plans developed pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 in order to ensure further coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning.

Amendment 634 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. The strategic integrated offshore network development plans shall be ~~compatible with~~used as an input for the latest Union-wide ten- Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning.

Amendment 635 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. The integrated offshore network development plans shall be ~~compatible~~published together with the latest Union-wide ten- Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning.

Amendment 636 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. The integrated offshore network development plans ~~shall be compatible~~must be integrated with the latest Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning.

Amendment 637 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Prior to submitting the draft integrated offshore network development plans to the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant electricity stakeholders, including the DSO entity, all offshore sector stakeholders and all the Member States that are part of the priority offshore grid corridors defined in Annex I.

Amendment 638 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

~~4. The ENTSO for Electricity shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.~~deleted

Amendment 639 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

~~4. The ENTSO for Electricity shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.~~deleted

Amendment 640 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The E~~NTSO for Electricity~~uropean Independent System Operator (EISO) shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.

Amendment 641 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity shall submit the draft strategic integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.

Amendment 642 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity~~relevant ENTSO shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.

Amendment 643 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The E~~NTSO for Electricity~~IC shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the ~~Commission~~Agency for its opinion.

Amendment 644 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity shall adapt the integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.deleted

Amendment 645 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

Amendment 646 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The E~~NTSO for Electricity~~IC shall 5. adapt the integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Agency and Commission opinions and integrate them into the latest Union wide Ten Year Network Development Plans before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.

Amendment 647 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The E~~NTSO for Electricity~~uropean Independent System Operator (EISO) shall adapt the integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.

Amendment 648 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity shall adapt the strategic integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.

Amendment 649 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity~~relevant ENTSO shall adapt the integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.

Amendment 650 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, should the ENTSO for Electricity not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I.deleted

Amendment 651 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

Amendment 652 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

Amendment 653 #

Amendment 654 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, ~~should the ENTSO for Electricity not~~the relevant ENTSO should develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2~~, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I~~.

Amendment 655 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, should the E~~NTSO for Electricity~~uropean Independent System Operator (EISO) not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw- up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I.

Amendment 656 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, should the E~~NTSO for Electricity~~IC not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I.

Amendment 657 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission, taking due account of the opinion of the Agency, shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).

Amendment 658 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. ~~The Commission shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit an~~[By 1 March 2024] The Agency shall develop a Recommendation on the principles for an adapted cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the ~~integrated~~ offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) ~~as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those implementing acts shall be adopted~~. The Agency shall update its recommendation when appropriate, taking into acco~~rdance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)~~unt the results of the implementation of the principles.

Amendment 659 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. ~~The Commission shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit an~~[By 1 March 2024] The Agency shall develop a recommendation on the principles for an adapted cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) ~~as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)~~. The Agency shall update its Recommendation when appropriate, taking into account the results of the implementation of the principles.

Amendment 660 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ENTSO for Electricity and other relevant stakeholders, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost- sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors.

Amendment 661 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the E~~NTSO for Electricity~~uropean Independent System Operator (EISO), with the involvement of ACER and the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost- sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors.

Amendment 662 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity~~relevant ENTSO, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost- sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors.

Amendment 663 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of ~~the cost-benefit and~~ cost-sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors.

Amendment 664 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) with the updated joint definition of the amount of the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.deleted

Amendment 665 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall ~~update~~annex the final provisions on cross- border cost sharing to their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) ~~with the updated~~, containing notably the joint definition of the amount of the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.

Amendment 666 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) with the updated joint definition of the ~~amount of~~indicative non-binding goals for the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.

Amendment 667 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. ~~Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred~~[By 31 July 2024 and then every two ~~in paragraph 2~~years], the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) with the updated joint definition of the amount of the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.

Amendment 668 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

Amendment 669 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Within six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the ENTSO for Electricity shall update the integrated offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply.deleted

Amendment 670 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. ~~Within six months from~~After the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the ENTSO for Electricity shall update the ~~integrated offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply.~~next Union-wide Ten- Year network development plans

Amendment 671 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. ~~Within six months from~~After the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the ENTSO for Electricity shall update the ~~integrated offshore~~next Union-wide Ten- Year network development plans ~~by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply~~.

Amendment 672 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Within six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the E~~NTSO for Electricity~~uropean Independent System Operator (EISO) shall update the integrated offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply.

Amendment 673 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Within six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity~~relevant ENTSO shall update the integrated offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply.

Amendment 674 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II and point 1 (c) of Annex IV, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant ~~TSO~~grid operator or the project promoters of the transmission or distribution infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 675 #

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b)~~, (c)~~ and (ec) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, interested investors or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by interested investors and network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 676 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities in each Member State concerned, shall be borne by the relevant TSO or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 677 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant ~~TSO~~grid operators or the project promoters of the transmission or distribution infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 678 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in points (2) and (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, DSO or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 679 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project. They shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, as relevant, only where an assessment of market demand has already been carried out and indicated that the efficiently incurred investment costs cannot be expected to be covered by the tariffs.

Amendment 680 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and point 1 (c) of Annex IV where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project. They shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the category set out in point in point (3) of Annex II, as relevant, only where an assessment of market demand has already been carried out and indicated that the efficiently incurred investment costs cannot be expected to be covered by the tariffs.

Amendment 681 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project. They shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the category set out in points (2) and (3) of Annex II, as relevant, only where an assessment of market demand has already been carried out and indicated that the efficiently incurred investment costs cannot be expected to be covered by the tariffs.

Amendment 682 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

As soon as such a project of common interest has reached sufficient maturity, and is estimated to be ready to start the construction phase within the next 36 months, the project promoters, after having consulted the TSOs from the Member States which receive a significant net positive impact from it, shall submit an investment request. That investment request ~~shall include a request for a cross- border cost allocation~~ and shall be submitted to all the relevant national regulatory authorities concerned, accompanied by the following:

Amendment 683 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and taking into account benefits beyond the borders of the Member States on the territory of which the project is located by usconsidering the ~~same~~joint scenario ~~as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~s for network development planning in accordance with Article 12;

Amendment 684 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and taking into account benefits beyond the borders of the Member States on the territory of which the project is located by ~~using the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~considering at least the joint scenarios established for network development planning under Article 12;

Amendment 685 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and taking into account benefits beyond the borders of the Member States on the territory of which the project is located by ~~using the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~considering at least the joint scenarios established for network development planning under Article 12;

Amendment 686 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs, or on the rejection of the request, or a part of it, if a significant net benefit at Union level is not proven by the common analysis of national regulatory authorities. The national regulatory authorities shall include ~~all the efficiently~~the relevant incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project. The national regulatory authorities shall thereafter assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues might arise due to the inclusion of the investment costs in tariffs.

Amendment 687 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator or interested investor for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall ~~include all the~~thereafter include the essential efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project. The national regulatory authorities shall thereafter assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues which could lead to energy poverty might arise due to the inclusion of the investment costs in tariffs.

Amendment 688 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Within six months of the date on 4. which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of efficiently incurred investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall include all the efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project or on the rejection of the investment request or of part of the project if the common analysis of national regulatory authorities concludes that the project or a part of it fails to provide a significant net benefit at Union level. The national regulatory authorities shall include the re~~after assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues might arise due to the inclus~~levant efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs inline with the allocation of ~~the~~ investment costs ~~in tariffs~~to be borne by each systemoperator for the project.

Amendment 689 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the ~~TSO~~grid operators concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interests is listed~~cenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 690 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interests is listed~~cenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 691 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interests is listed.~~ cenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 692 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interests is listed~~consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12, allowing an in-depth analysis of the contribution of the project to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 693 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 694 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Where a project of common interest mitigates negative externalities, such as loop flows, and that project of common interest is implemented in the Member State at the origin of the negative externality, such mitigation shall not be regarded as a cross-border benefit and shall therefore not constitute a basis for allocating costs to the ~~TSO~~grid operators of the Member States affected by those negative externalities.

Amendment 695 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c

(c) regional or Union-wide positive externalities, such as security of supply, decarbonisation, sustainability, avoided infrastructure, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation, which the project would generate;

Amendment 696 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

In that case or upon a joint request from ~~at least one of~~ the relevant national regulatory authorities, the decision on the investment request including cross-border cost allocation referred to in paragraph 3 ~~as well as the necessity for the inclusion of the cost of the investments, in its totality, as allocated across borders in the tariffs~~ shall be taken by the Agency within three months of the date of referral to the Agency.

Amendment 697 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

In that case or upon a joint request ~~from at least one~~ of the relevant national regulatory authorities, the decision on the investment request including cross-border cost allocation referred to in paragraph 3 as well as the necessity for the inclusion of the cost of the investments~~, in its totality,~~ as allocated across borders in the tariffs shall be taken by the Agency within three months of the date of referral to the Agency.

Amendment 698 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3

The assessment of the Agency shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~cenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 699 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 700 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3

The assessment of the Agency shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~cenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 701 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3

The assessment of the Agency shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~cenarios, allowing an in-depth analysis of the contribution of the project to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 702 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10

10. By [31 December 2022], the ~~Commission~~Agency shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article and the offshore grids for renewable energy cross- border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situa Recommendation to identify good practices for the treatment of investment requests for Projects of Common Interests. The recommendation shall be regularly updated as found necessary and for consistency with the Recommendation ofn the offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross-border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). In adopting or amending the Recommendation, the Agency shall carryout an extensive consultation process, involving all relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 703 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10

10. By [31 December 2022], the ~~Commission~~Agency shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article and the offshore grids for renewable energy cross- border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situa Recommendation to identify good practices for the treatment of investment requests for Projects of Common Interests. The recommendation shall be regularly updated as found necessary and for consistency with the Recommendation ofn the offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross-border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). In adopting or amending the Recommendation, the Agency shall carry out an extensive consultation process, involving all relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 704 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10

10. By [31 December 2022], the ~~Commission~~Agency shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article and the offshore grids for renewable energy cross- border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situa recommendation to identify good practices for the treatment of investment requests for projects of common interests. The recommendation shall be regularly updated as found necessary and for consistency with the recommendation ofn the offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross-border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). In adopting or amending the recommendation, the Agency shall carry out an extensive consultation process, involving all relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 705 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10

10. By [31 December 2022], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article ~~and~~for the offshore grids for renewable energy cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situation of offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross- border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).

Amendment 706 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10 – point a (new)

(a) Projects of mutual interest shall be assimilated with projects of common interest and be eligible for cross-border cost allocation decisions for the part of the investment costs located on the territory of the Union or in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union

Amendment 707 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17

~~[...]~~deleted

Amendment 708 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17

~~[...]~~deleted (This AM deletes the whole Article 17.)

Amendment 709 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. In their decision granting the incentives referred to in paragraph 1, national regulatory authorities shall consider the results of the cost-benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and in particular the regional or Union-wide positive externalities generated by the project. The national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoters, the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of the risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project, when compared to a lower-risk alternative. Eligible risks shall in particular include risks related to new transmission and distribution technologies, both onshore and offshore, risks related to under-recovery of costs and development risks.

Amendment 710 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

Amendment 711 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision granting the incentives shall take into account the specific nature of the and risk incurred by the respective project and may shall grant incentives covering, inter alia, one or more of the following measures:

Amendment 712 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision granting the incentives shall take into account the specific nature ~~of the~~and risk incurred ~~and may~~by the respective project and shall grant incentives covering, inter alia, one or more of the following measures:

Amendment 713 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the rules for anticipatory investment; or

Amendment 714 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the rules for anticipatory investment or;

Amendment 715 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) the rules for recognition of efficiently incurred costs before commissioning of the project; and

Amendment 716 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) the rules for providing additional return on the capital invested for the project; by the project promoter for the project in a certain percentage on top of the regulated rate of profitability approved according to national legislation; or

Amendment 717 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) the rules for providing additional return on the capital invested ~~for the project~~by the project promoter for the project in a certain percentage on top of the regulated rate of profitability approved according to national legislation;

Amendment 718 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) ~~any other measure deemed necessary and appropriate.~~Smartness bonus for innovative, digitalresilient and RES integration solutions. The rules for recognition of costs (CAPEX and OPEX) which shall include: (1) future regulatory depreciation allowance for any CAPEX costs of major maintenance, repair or replacement of project related assets and (2) the non-delayed recognition, in full, of any operational cost of project-related assets and exemption of projects from efficiency targets and related deductions under nationallegislation

Amendment 719 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) ~~any other measure deemed necessary and appropriate.~~the rules for recognition of costs (CAPEX and OPEX), which shall include:

Amendment 720 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 1 (new)

1) future regulatory depreciation allowance for any CAPEX costs of major maintenance, repair, or replacement of any project-related assets; and

Amendment 721 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 2 (new)

2) the non-delayed recognition, in full, of any operational costs of project- related assets and exemption of projects from efficiency targets and related deductions under national legislation;

Amendment 722 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 3 (new)

3) smartness bonus for innovative digital and renewable integration solutions, including solutions developed within the Horizon Europe programme.

Amendment 723 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Identification of areas for grid technology innovation and suggestions for EU research and innovation calls and other initiatives, in order to fill the gap between currently available technology and technology that will be needed for a decarbonised grid and EU technology leadership.

Amendment 724 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7

7. Where the measures referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 are not sufficient to ensure the timely implementation of projects of common interest, the Commission may shall issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this Article, point 3. (c) or (d).

Amendment 725 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II~~, except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects,~~ are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

Amendment 726 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 727 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and points (2) and (3) of Annex II, except for hydro- pumped electricity storage projects, are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

Amendment 728 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3), (6 new) of Annex II, except for hydro- pumped electricity storage projects, are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

Amendment 729 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) ~~the~~a project specific cost-benefit analysis ~~pursuant to~~according to the cost benefit analysis methodology in Article 1~~6(3)(a)~~1 provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity, sustainability or innovation;

Amendment 730 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to Article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation and sustainability aspects beyond Annex IV;

Amendment 731 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Antonio TAJANI, Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 732 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the project has received a cross- border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 16 or, as regards projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they do not fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, and therefore they do not receive a cross-border cost allocation decision, the project aims at providing services across borders, bring technological innovation and ensure the safety of cross-border grid operation. In cases where Member States of hosting countries have reached an agreement for project cost allocation, the criterion under letter b) does not apply to projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a) of Annex II;

Amendment 733 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the ~~project has received~~evidence listed in point (a) have been identified jointly by the concerned national regulatory authorities where the project falls under their competence, including via a cross- border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 16 if adopted or, as regards projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they do not fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, ~~and therefore they do not receive a cross- border cost allocation decision,~~ the project aims at providing services across borders, bring technological innovation and ensure the safety of cross-border grid operation;

Amendment 734 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the project is not commercially viable according to the business plan and other assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or the national regulatory authority. The decision on incentives and its justification referred to in Article 17(2) shall be taken into account when assessing the project’s commercial viability.deleted

Amendment 735 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) (c)(a) the implementation of the project may raise affordability issues according assessments carried out in particular by the national regulatory authority.

Amendment 736 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost-benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.deleted

Amendment 737 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity, sustainability or innovation, generated by the projects ~~and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability~~, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, ~~the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable,~~or where the project may raise affordability issues, according to assessments carried out by a national regulatory authority.

Amendment 738 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.

Amendment 739 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can ~~clearly~~ demonstrate ~~significant~~ positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.

Amendment 740 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Projects of common interest in island territories where, due to their geographical situation, it is not feasible to demonstrate a physical cross-border impact, shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate in an evaluation carried out by the relevant national authority or, where applicable, the national regulatory authority: significant positive externalities, such as effective contribution to sustainability security of supply, system flexibility or innovation , generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost-benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors.

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2021/04/23 ITRE 335 amendments...

Amendment 1000 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) transmission and distribution of renewable energy generation to major consumption centres and storage sites measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union- wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, in particular by:

Amendment 1001 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point i

~~(i)~~ for electricity transmission~~, (i)~~ and distribution, estimating the amount of generation capacity from renewable energy sources (by technology, in megawatts), which is connected ~~and transmitted due to the project~~, transmitted and distributed due to the project, in terms of both reduced curtailment and additional generation capacity, compared to the amount of planned total generation capacity from those types of renewable energy sources in the Member State concerned in 2030 according to the National Energy and Climate Plans submitted by Member States in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council62 ; _________________ 62Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1

Amendment 1002 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii

(ii) or e~~lectricit~~nergy storage, comparing new capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as defined in Annex V;

Amendment 1003 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii

(ii) or e~~lectricit~~nergy storage, comparing ~~new~~the capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as defined in Annex V;

Amendment 1004 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii a (new)

(ii a) the contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Amendment 1005 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point c

(c) security of supply, interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in Annex V in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods, taking into account expected changes in climate- related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience, expected changes in the economic and social development of the area and the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas.. Where applicable, the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.

Amendment 1006 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part

(4) Concerning projects falling under the category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows: (a) Level of sustainability: This criterion shall be measured by assessing the extent to which the project enables grid to connect, transport and distribute renewable energy and the extent to which the project displaces the need to invest in grid extensions and in generation, as well as with the criteria set out in point (7a). (b) Security of supply: This criterion shall be measured against at least one of the following indicators:the percentage utilisation (i.e. average loading) of electricity network components, the availability of network components (related to planned and unplanned maintenance) and its impact on network performances, the duration and frequency of interruptions, including climate related disruptions. (c) Market integration : This criterion shall be measured by assessing the innovative uptake in system operation and interconnection, as well as the level of integrating other sectors and facilitating new business models and market structures. (d) Network security, flexibility and quality of supply : This criterion shall be measured by assessing the innovative approach to system flexibility, cybersecurity, efficient operability between TSO and DSO level, or among DSOs the capacity to include all flexibility sources, including demand response storage, active customers and electromobility, energy efficiency measures, the cost-efficient use of digital tools and ICT for monitoring and control purposes, the stability of the electricity system and the voltage quality performance. (the criteria in points (a) to (d) are replacing original table: Annex 4, table 4.)

Amendment 1007 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part

(4) Concerning projects falling under the category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e a new) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 1008 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part

(4) Concerning projects falling under the categoryies set out in point (1)(d) and (e) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 1009 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 a (new)

(4 a) (a) Level of sustainability: This criterion shall be measured by assessing either the extent of the grids’ ability to integrate renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant.

Amendment 1010 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

~~(a)~~ Sustainability measured as the ~~(a)~~ contribution of a project to~~: greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport;~~ (i) a reduction of full life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions in the end-use applications, which is greater than the reduction that would have been achieved by alternatives involving energy efficiency and direct renewable energy use; (ii) a reduction of system-wide greenhouse gas emissions, considering, inter alia, the contribution of the project to additional electricity generation from renewable energy for electrolysis and to reduced emissions obtained from the switch from fossil-based to renewable energy based hydrogen production; (iii) flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation~~; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.~~ (iv) compliance with the criteria set out in point (7a).

Amendment 1011 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: lice-cycle greenhouse gas emission ~~reduct~~s savings (including indirect emissions) in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport, of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU)2018/2001. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. They are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 1012 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: direct or indirect greenhouse gas emission reductions in different ~~end-use~~hard to abate sector applications, such as industry, heating, cooling or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen into harder to abate sectors.

Amendment 1013 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: direct or indirect greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry, agriculture, heating or transport; flexibility and seasonal and short-term storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable and low carbon hydrogen.

Amendment 1014 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in hard to abate sectors different end-use applications, such as heavy industry or long duty transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 1015 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: green house gas emission reductions in ~~different end- use~~harder to abate sector applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 1016 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

(b) market integration and interoperability measured by ~~calculating the additional value of the project to the integration of market areas and price convergence, to the overall flexibility~~significantly increasing existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the ~~system~~project.

Amendment 1017 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Marek Paweł BALT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1018 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1019 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

(b) system integration, market integration and interoperability measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the integration of market areas and price convergence, to the overall flexibility of the system.

Amendment 1020 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c

~~(c) security of supply and flexibility measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the resilience, diversity and flexibility of hydrogen supply.~~deleted

Amendment 1021 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c

(c) security of supply and flexibility measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the resilience~~, diversity~~ and flexibility of renewable energy based hydrogen supply.

Amendment 1022 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – introductory part

(6) concerning ~~smart gas grid~~heating and cooling projects falling under the category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 1023 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing: (i) the share of renewable ~~and low- carbon gases~~energy integrated into the ~~gas~~ network, and the related life cycle greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation ~~and the adequate detection of leakage.~~ ; (ii) the average annual utilisation rate of above 80 % by the fifth year from the entry into operation and maintain such minimum level until the end of their lifetime; (iii) other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use and the protection of resources, including water, the handling of waste and the minimisation of use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems as well as ensuring air quality; The project should bring net sustainability benefits in all the scenarios and in all time frames, including on a 2050 horizon.

Amendment 1024 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable and low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage. : (i) estimating the share of heat and cold generation from renewable energy and /or unavoidable excess heat/cold connected and integrated into the network due to the project; for renewable energy, a comparison must be performed to the planned share of those types of renewable energy sources in the Member States concerned in 2030 according to the National Energy and Climate Plans submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council; (ii) measuring the system-wide greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation considering inter alia the switch from fossil based to renewable energy based production in existing networks, and improved network efficiency; (iii) measuring compliance with the criteria set out in point 7a (new).

Amendment 1025 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the increasing share of renewable ~~and low- carbon~~methane-based gases integrated into the gas network to achieve 100% of renewable gases, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of ~~leakage~~methane leakage; all these criteria must be evaluated taking into account the risk of these gas grids becoming stranded assets within the phase-out from fossil fuels.

Amendment 1026 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable ~~and low- carbon~~ gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage.

Amendment 1027 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, including through the assessment of avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation, and the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.

Amendment 1028 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available ~~gas~~ supply and ~~peak~~ demand, the share of ~~imports~~fossil based energy replaced by local renewable and ~~low-carbon gases~~unavoidable excess heat and cold, the stability of system operation~~, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer~~ and contribution to thermal storage and conversion; system services through power to heat/cold solutions.

Amendment 1029 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and ~~low-carbon~~ gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.

Amendment 1030 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable ~~and low-carbon~~ gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.

Amendment 1031 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

Amendment 1032 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c

(c) ~~facilitation of smart energy sector integration~~enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors. measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.

Amendment 1033 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c

(c) ~~facilitation of smart energy sector integration~~enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.

Amendment 1034 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c

(c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.

Amendment 1035 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II or synthetic methane that can be integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 1036 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or low carbon hydrogen, or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 1037 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II or synthetic methane integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 1038 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the ~~share of~~ renewable ~~hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II~~energy capacity integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings as well as with the criteria set out in point 7a (new);

Amendment 1039 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point c

(c) ~~the facilitation of smart energy sector integration~~enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by the facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the ~~gas, hydrogen, power and heat networks, the~~heat and power system, transport and industry sectors, and the ~~volume of demand response enabled~~contribution to the overall flexibility of the system.

Amendment 1040 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point c

(c) the facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the gas, hydrogen, power and heat networks, the transport and industry sectors, and the volume of demand response enabledenabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by the facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.

Amendment 1041 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point c

(c) the facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost ~~savings~~and greenhouse gas savings and the efficient use of energy enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the gas, hydrogen, power and heat networks, the transport and industry sectors, and the volume of demand response enabled.

Amendment 1042 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 a (new)

(7 a) Projects falling under all categories listed in Annex II shall also: (a) reach an average annual utilisation rate above 80 % by the fifth year from the entry into operation and maintain such minimum level until the end of their lifetime; (b) fulfil other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use and the protection of resources, including water, the handling of waste and the minimisation of use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems as well as air quality; The analysis of compliance with these criteria can take into consideration indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs. In relation to the project contribution to the connection and/or integration of renewable energy and to full life-cycle and system-wide greenhouse gas emission reductions, a comparison between the situation in the absence of the project and the situation in presence of the project, considering its forecast utilisation rate as set out in this point, shall be made.

Amendment 1043 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 a (new)

(7 a) concerning carbon dioxide infrastructure falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows: (a) sustainability measured by considering a significant net reduction of emissions along the whole project lifecycle and its efficiency compared to other solutions to abate the amount of carbon dioxide to be captured, such as energy efficiency or integration of renewable sources; (b) resilience and security measured by assessing the security of the infrastructure and usage of the best-available technology. (c) efficient use of resources by considering other possible carbon dioxide infrastructure.

Amendment 1044 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1

The cost-benefit analysis methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas and other parties should be consistent, whilst taking into account sectorial specificities. The methodology for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis for projects of common interest shall satisfy the following principles.

Amendment 1045 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

(1) the area for the analysis of an individual project shall cover all Member States and third countries, on whose territory the project is located, all directly neighbouring Member States and all other Member States significantly impacted by the project. For this purpose, ~~ENTSO for electricity and ENTSO for gas~~the Agency shall cooperate with all the relevant system operators in the relevant third countries.

Amendment 1046 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1

(1) the area for the analysis of an individual project shall cover all Member States and third countries, on whose territory the project is located, all directly neighbouring Member States and all other Member States significantly impacted by the project. For this purpose, ENTSO for electricity ~~and ENTSO for gas~~ shall cooperate with all the relevant system operators in the relevant third countries.

Amendment 1047 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 2

(2) each cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses for all the integrated scenarios concerning the input data set, the commissioning dates and eventual delays of different projects in the same area of analysis, climate impacts such as increased temperatures and the multiplication of extreme weather events and other relevant parameters.

Amendment 1048 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 3

(3) iIt shall define the analysis to be carried out, based on the relevant multi- sectorial input data set by determining the impacts with and without each project through dynamic assessments according to a common methodological approach, including on impacts on investments, to compare situations in which there are competing projects with benefits outweighing the costs.

Amendment 1049 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network ~~and market~~, market and wider socio-economics modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including full life-cycle and system-wide emissions and air quality impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 1050 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply, improving capacity to integrate renewable production, optimising investment and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall be fully transparent and include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 1051 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall be fully transparent to all project promoters and include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 1052 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts and indirect cross border impact. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 1053 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5

(5) it shall include and explain how the principle of ‘energy efficiency first ~~principle~~’ is implemented in all the steps of the ten- Year Network Development Plans, by assessing all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions (i.e. but not limited to demand-side management, market arrangement solutions, implementation of digital solutions, renovation of buildings) and consider them a priority solution whenever they are more cost-efficient on a system-wide perspective than the construction of new supply side infrastructure. It shall set objectives for network operation on energy efficiency.

Amendment 1054 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5

(5) it shall include and explain how the energy efficiency first principle is implemented , and how the cost- effectiveness of investments has been calculated to fully anticipate any redundancy of assets, to avoid stranded assets in the long term, to prefer extending and developing the use of existing assets before new investment in all the steps of the ten- Year Network Development Plans.

Amendment 1055 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 a (new)

(5 a) it shall include and explain how the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is implemented in all the steps of the ten- Year Network Development Plan.

Amendment 1056 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 b (new)

(5 b) it include full life cycle emissions of a project from extraction to end use, as well as those resulting from the construction and operation of new infrastructure fully or partly linked and related to it. The costs for the latter shall also be duly included in the CBA of the project benefitting from the related infrastructure.

Amendment 1057 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

(7) it shall, at least, take into account the capital expenditure, operational and maintenance expenditure costs over the assessment lifecycle of the project and decommissioning and waste management costs, where relevant. ~~The methodology shall give guidance on discount rates~~It shall also assess likely employment, GDP, air quality, energy poverty and energy security impacts. The methodology shall give guidance on discount rates, (including an up-to-date realistic discount rate for energy efficiency measures that would accurately reflect capital costs and enabling policies, and not discriminate demand-side measures compared to supply-side infrastructure), assessment lifetime and residual value to be used for the cost- benefit calculations.

Amendment 1058 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 7

Amendment 1059 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V a (new)

The development for the joint scenarios by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall satisfy the following principles: (1) the TYNDP scenarios for energy demand and supply are developed for the purpose of a robust testing of electricity and gas infrastructure (including hydrogen infrastructure).It shall ensure that the scenarios reflect both the EU climate and energy targets, including energy efficiency,2030 targets and 2050 targets, and the national energy and climate plans of the Member States; (2) it shall take into account the potential, pace and scale of new renewable and low carbon technologies and whenever possible to quantify the future use.Sources and data shall be updated and made publicly available with each exercise; (3) it shall be based on data sources which guarantee the highest level of objectivity, hence favouring the use of sources stemming from independent bodies and organisations including but not limited to the European Commission and International Energy Agency; (4) it shall be supported by a stakeholder group representing all interested parties (Commission, regulators, infrastructure operators incl. DSOs, industry, business associations and NGOs)which shall formulate opinions to be duly taken into account by the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas unless they can justify a rejection; (5) all steps taken during the development of the joint scenarios shall be made fully transparent:elaboration of the storylines, methodology for the consideration of all energy sectors and their interlinkages, methodology for defining the supply and demand assumptions; (6) ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall set up a transparent process for stakeholder consultations, for dealing with conflicting opinions and data, and publish their analysis of the feedback received during the various public consultations; (7) at all decisive junctures in the development of the joint scenarios a consistency and robustness check shall be carried out to ensure the full alignment of the scenarios with relevant factors and parameters, including energy efficiency targets, renewable energy targets, and the relevant European energy and climate targets; (8) scenario storylines shall consider contrasted futures in terms of infrastructure utilisation and needs.The scenarios shall consider the entire European energy system and not be limited to electricity and gas carriers, and they shall reflect different futures including contrast between self- sufficiency and import dependence, and also considering national energy policies and strategies; (9) ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall publish on their websites all data and underlying assumptions used as input or resulting from the scenarios.

Amendment 1060 #

(b) the list of relevant decisions and opinions to be obtained, including decisions and opinions of the representatives of the EIC, and opinions of local authorities and environmental associations;

Amendment 1061 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 – point c

(c) the names and contact details of the Competent Authority, other authorities and major stakeholders concerned, including representatives of the EIC, local authorities and environmental associations;

Amendment 1062 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 – point g

(g) modalities in which the competent authority, other authorities concerned and the project promoter shall demonstrate that the opinions expressed in the public consultation were taken into account, ~~for example~~ by showing what amendments were done in the location and design of the project orand by justifying why such opinions have not been taken into account;

Amendment 1063 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 – point h

(h) ~~as much as possible,~~ translations of its content in all languages of the neighbouring Member States to be realized in coordination with the respective neighbouring Member States;

Amendment 1064 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 – point h a (new)

(h a) the recommendation to publish the information in a way that is accessible to the public: via a website, as well as a paper-version accessible to public in the local authorities and a poster announcing the consultation and the modalities of participation in each of the territories concerned by the project;

Amendment 1065 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 – point h b (new)

(h b) the requirement on project promoters to publish a “transparency report” accessible to the public, containing at least project description, the promoters presentations used during meetings in Groups, list of participants of the Groups. This report shall contain a detailed justification showing how the projects would contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective. It shall also contain measures taken to ensure the full inclusion and participation of indigenous peoples and marginalised communities;

Amendment 1066 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 3 – point a

(a) the stakeholders affected by a project of common interest, including relevant national, regional and local authorities, landowners and citizens living in the vicinity of the project, the general public and their associations, organisations or groups, shall be extensively informed and consulted at ~~an early stage~~least 3 months before the application phase , when potential concerns by the public can still be taken into account and in an inclusive, open and transparent manner. Where relevant, the competent authority shall actively support the transparency public participation activities undertaken by the project promoter;

Amendment 1067 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 3 – point b

(b) competent authorities shall ensure that public consultation procedures for projects of common interest are grouped together ~~where possible~~ including public consultations already required under national law. Each public consultation shall cover all subject matters relevant to the particular stage of the procedure, and one subject matter relevant to the particular stage of the procedure shall not be addressed in more than one public consultation; however, one public consultation may take place in more than one geographical location. The subject matters addressed by a public consultation shall be clearly indicated in the notification of the public consultation;

Amendment 1068 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 3 – point c

(c) comments and objections shall be admissible from the beginning of the public consultation until the expiry of the deadline only; the period of consultation open to the public shall ensure that it does not take place during a period that does not allow for open and inclusive public consultation;

Amendment 1069 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – introductory part

(5) in the context of the public consultation to be carried out at least 8 weeks before submission of the application file, the relevant parties shall at least:

Amendment 1070 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – point a

(a) publish an information leaflet of no more than 15 pages, giving, in a clear and concise manner, an overview of the description, purpose and preliminary timetable of the development steps of the project, the national grid development plan, alternative routes considered, types and characteristics of the potential impacts, including of cross-border or transboundary nature, and possible mitigation measures, which shall be published ~~prior to~~at least 8 weeks before the start of the consultation; The information leaflet shall furthermore list the web addresses of the website of the project of common interest referred to in Article 9(7), the transparency platform referred to in Article 23 and of the manual of procedures referred to in point (1); this leaflet shall be accessible to the public: at least via a website, as well as a paper- version accessible to the public in the local authorities;

Amendment 1071 #

Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI, Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – point b

(b) publish the information on the consultation on the website of the project of common interest referred to in Article 9(7), on the bulletin boards of the offices of local administrations, on a one-page poster displayed publicly and, at least, in two local media outlets, at least 8 weeks before the submission of the application file;

Amendment 1072 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – point b

(b) publish the information on the consultation on the website of the project of common interest referred to in Article 9(7), on the bulletin boards of the offices of local administrations, and~~, at least, in two~~ in major local media outlets;

Amendment 1073 #

Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI, Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – point c

(c) invite in written form relevant affected stakeholders, associations, organisations and groups to dedicated meetings, during which concerns shall be discussed;, at least 8 weeks before the submission of the application file.

Amendment 1074 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – point c

(c) invite in written form, such as electronic communication, relevant affected stakeholders, associations, organisations and groups to dedicated meetings, during which concerns shall be discussed;

Amendment 1075 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Antonio TAJANI, Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – point c a (new)

(c a) special attention shall be paid to vulnerable populations, impacted communities and people isolated from access to information. The promoter shall present a notice explaining its consultation process with these populations.

Amendment 741 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. Projects of mutual interest shall be assimilated with projects of common interest and be eligible for Union financial assistance. ~~Only the investments located on the territory of the Union which are part of t~~The projects of mutual interest, shall be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 2, and where the cross-border cost allocation decision referred to in paragraph 2(b) allocates costs across borders for ~~at least two Member States in a significant proportion in each~~one or more Member States.

Amendment 742 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

Amendment 743 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

Amendment 744 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Support for empowerment of stakeholders in view of fulfilling their role in the independent EIC shall be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for capacity building, skilling and training.

Amendment 745 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

The specific criteria set out in Article 4(3) and the parameters set out in Article 4(5) shall ~~apply~~be taken into account for the purpose of establishing award criteria for Union financial assistance in in Regulation (EU)… [on a Connecting Europe Facility as proposed by COM(2018)438].

Amendment 746 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from [1 January 2022]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 747 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Not later than 31 December 20276, the Commission shall publish a report on the implementation of projects of common interest and submit it to the European Parliament and the Council. That report shall provide an evaluation of:

Amendment 748 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the progress achieved in the planning, development, c~~onstruc~~reation and commissioning of projects of common interest selected pursuant to Article 3, and, where relevant, delays in implementation and other difficulties encountered;

Amendment 749 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of renewable energy sources and reduced greenhouse gas emissions , as well as sustainability in accordance with Annex IV, through the planning, development, c~~onstruc~~reation and commissioning of projects of common interest selected pursuant to Article 3;

Amendment 750 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) for the electricity ~~and hydrogen~~ sectors, the evolution of the interconnection level between Member States or the level of flexibility achieved, the corresponding evolution of energy prices, as well as the number of network system failure events, their causes and related economic cost; and the contribution energy system integration;

Amendment 751 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) for the hydrogen sector the evolution of the connection level from electrolysers to industrial and multi modal transport clusters;

Amendment 752 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)

(e b) for electrolysers, their connection level to renewable energy capacities, as well as the amounts of renewable hydrogen generated, the curtailment and congestion avoided, and the level of energy system flexibility provided through temporary storage;

Amendment 753 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)

(e c) for storage, the level of energy system flexibility provided;

Amendment 754 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e d (new)

(e d) for heating and cooling networks, the level of renewable sources and distributed resources integrated, the amounts of unavoidable excess heat valued and thermal storage facilitated for energy system integration and flexibility purposes.

Amendment 755 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point f – point iii

(iii) an overview of best and innovative practices with regard to stakeholder involvement and mitigation of environmental impact during permit granting processes and project implementation, including alternative routing and climate adaptation;

Amendment 756 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the climate and energy targets for 2030, and, ~~in the longer term,~~specifically alignment to the achievement of climate neutrality ~~by 2050~~as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest.

Amendment 757 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)

Article 22 a Review The Commission shall review this Regulation by 30 June 2027, based on the results of the reporting and evaluation under Article 22, as well as its implementation and evaluation reports of the [CEF Regulation].

Amendment 758 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) the detailed description of how the project will contribute to the climate neutrality objective in the short-, mid- and long-term

Amendment 759 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the main expected benefits, in particular regarding full lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;

Amendment 760 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

This Regulation shall not affect the granting, continuation or modification of financial assistance awarded by the Commission pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 . For projects of common interest in the permit granting process for which a project promoter has submitted an application file before 16November 2013, the provisions of Chapter III shall not apply. _________________ 47Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010, OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129

Amendment 761 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

This Regulation shall not affect projects with the PCI status already awarded pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council. This Regulation shall not affect the granting, continuation or modification of financial assistance awarded by the Commission pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 . _________________ 47Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010, OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129

Amendment 762 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1

This Regulation shall not affect: (i) retaining a project on the 5th PCI list as a PCI, provided the specific criteria of Article 4 (3) (g) are fulfilled (ii) the granting, continuation or modification of financial assistance awarded by the Commission pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 . _________________ 47Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010, OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129

Amendment 763 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EC) No 715/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 10

‘The ENTSO for Gas shall ~~adopt and publish a~~make available all relevant data to the EIC and for the integrated Union-wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3 every two years. The integrated Union- wide network development plan as developed by the EIC shall include the modelling of the integrated network, ~~including hydrogen networks,~~ scenario development, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system. It shall also be aligned to the long-term scenarios towards climate neutrality.

Amendment 764 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)

(a) The following Article 8(13) is added to Regulation (EC) 715/2009: ‘13. By 31 March 2023, the Agency shall publish guidelines, which shall be followed by European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas, for the development of the draft Union- wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3. The guidelines shall be regularly updated, as found necessary. The Agency shall be entitled to issue binding amendment requests on the draft Union-wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3.’

Amendment 765 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1

Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point v

(v) carry out the obligations laid out in Articles 3, 5(7), Articles 14, 15, 16 and Article 17 of [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2020)824]; under the supervision of the Energy Infrastructure Council;’

Amendment 766 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Article22 (1) of Directive 2009/73/EC is replaced by the following: ‘(1) Every two years, all transmission system operators of a Member State, regardless of their unbundling regime, in a joint way, shall submit to the regulatory authority a ten-year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevantstakeholders.That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply.The transmission system operator shall publish the ten-year network development plan on its website.The regulatory authority shall review the draft ten-year network development plan and approve it. Before its approval, it may require the transmission system operator to amend its ten-year network development plan, including the inclusion or removal of investment items.’ Article 22(2) of Directive 2009/73/EC is replaced by the following: ‘ (2) The ten-year network development plan shall, in particular: (a) indicate to market participants the main transmission infrastructure that needs to be built or upgraded over the next ten years; (b) contain all the investments already decided and identify new investments which have tobe executed in the next three years; (c) contain all investments which are planned in the next 10 years;and (d) provide for a time frame for all investment projects.’

Amendment 767 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1

Directive (EU) 2019/944
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point z z

(zz) carry out the obligations laid out in Articles 3, 5 (7), Articles 14, 15, 16 and Article 17 of [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2020)824] under the supervision of the Energy Infrastructure Council, aligned to the long-term scenarios towards climate neutrality;

Amendment 768 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 51(1) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 is replaced by the following: ‘1.Every two years, all transmission system operators of a Member State, regardless of their unbundling regime as set out in Sections 1, 2 and 3 above, shall submit to the regulatory authority, in a joint way, a ten-year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevant stakeholders.That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply.The transmission system operator shall publish the ten-year network development plan on its website.The regulatory authority shall review the draft ten-year network development plan and approve it. Before its approval, it may require the transmission system operator to amend its ten-year network development plan.’ Article51(2) is replaced by the following:‘ 2.The ten-year network development plan shall in particular (a) indicate to market participants the main transmission infrastructure that needs to be built or upgraded over the next ten years; (b) contain all the investments already decided and identify new investments which have to be executed in the next three years; (c) contain all investments which are planned in the next 10 years;and (d) provide for a time frame for all investment projects.

Amendment 769 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The integrated Union-wide network development plan referred to under point (b) of Article 30(1) shall include the modelling of the integrated network, including scenario development and an assessment of the resilience of the system. It shall be fully consistent with the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23. It shall also be aligned to the long-term scenarios towards climate neutrality’

Amendment 770 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Point (c)of Article 48(1) of Regulation (EC) 2019/943 is replaced by the following:‘ (c)identify investment gaps, in particular with respect to cross-border capacities, by analysing target values in MW for transfer capacity at bidding zone boundaries.’ The following Article 48(3) is added to Regulation (EC) 2019/943:‘ 3. By 31 March 2023, ACER shall publish guidelines, which shall be followed by European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, for the development of the draft Union-wide network development plan referred to in Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The guidelines shall be regularly updated, as necessary. ACER shall be entitled to issue binding amendment requests on the draft Union- wide network development plan referred to in Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.’

Amendment 771 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1

(EU) 2019/942
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) ~~take decisions on approving~~provide an opinion to the Energy Infrastructure Council on incremental changes to cost-benefit analysis methodologies pursuant to Article 11~~(6)~~ and on investment requests including cross- border cost allocation pursuant to Article 16(6) of [TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2020)824].

Amendment 772 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – title

1 PRIORITY ELECTRICITY CORRIDOR(1) Electricity onshore and offshore grid interconnections in Europe: interconnections between Member States, offshore electricity grid development and internal grid infrastructures to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources and to foster market integration. Member States concerned: all;

Amendment 773 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) North-South electricity interconnections in Western Europe (‘NSI West Electricity’): interconnections between Member States of the region and with the Mediterranean area including the Iberian peninsula, notably to integrate electricity from renewable and fossil free energy sources and reinforce internal grid infrastructures to foster market integration in the region.

Amendment 774 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 2 – introductory part

Amendment 775 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 – introductory part

(3) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in electricity (‘BEMIP Electricity’): interconnections between Member States and internal lines in the Baltic region, to foster market integration while integrating growing shares of renewable and fossil free energy in the region.

Amendment 776 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 – introductory part

Amendment 777 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands Poland and Sweden.

Amendment 778 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2

2 (4) Northern Seas offshore grid (‘NSOG’): integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Sweden; (5) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grid (‘BEMIP offshore’): integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden; (6) South and East offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Romania, Slovenia, and Spain; (7) South Western Europe offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.deleted

Amendment 779 #

Bart GROOTHUIS, Emma WIESNER, Morten PETERSEN, Christophe GRUDLER, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – introductory part

(4) Northern Seas offshore grids (‘NSOG’): integrated offshore electricity and hydrogen grids development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters to transport electricity and hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border ~~electricit~~renewable energy exchange.

Amendment 780 #

Bart GROOTHUIS, Emma WIESNER, Morten PETERSEN, Christophe GRUDLER, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grids (‘BEMIP offshore’): integrated offshore electricity and hydrogen grids development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity and hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border ~~electricit~~renewable energy exchange.

Amendment 781 #

Bart GROOTHUIS, Emma WIESNER, Morten PETERSEN, Christophe GRUDLER, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part

(6) South and East offshore grids: integrated offshore electricity and hydrogen grids development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity and hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border ~~electricit~~renewable energy exchange.

Amendment 782 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part

(6) South and EaWest offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean ~~Sea, Black~~ Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 783 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: ~~Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia,~~ France, Greece, Italy, Malta, ~~Romania, Slovenia,~~Portugal and Spain;

Amendment 784 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part

(7) South ~~Western Europe~~and East offshore grid in South Western Europe: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the ~~North Atlantic Ocean~~Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable ~~offshore~~ energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 785 #

Bart GROOTHUIS, Emma WIESNER, Morten PETERSEN, Christophe GRUDLER, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part

(7) South Western Europe offshore grids: integrated offshore electricity and hydrogen grids development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity and hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border ~~electricit~~renewable energy exchange.

Amendment 786 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: ~~France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain~~Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania and Slovenia.

Amendment 787 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

(8) Atlantic offshore grid:integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.

Amendment 788 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – title

3 PRIORITY ELECTRICITY CORRIDOR(8) Electricity onshore and offshore grid interconnections in Europe: interconnections between Member States, offshore electricity grid development and internal grid infrastructures to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources and to foster market integration. Member States concerned: all;

Amendment 789 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen- ready infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 790 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 791 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen in~~terconnections~~frastructure in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated ~~hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and~~energy system addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen ~~supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen~~of the countries of the region to connect industrial clusters and multimodal transport hubs.

Amendment 792 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of ~~power-to-gas~~renewable energy-based hydrogen applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;

Amendment 793 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

Amendment 794 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 795 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

Amendment 796 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

(9) Hydrogen in~~terconnection~~frastructures in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated ~~hydrogen backbone~~energy system connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen ~~support~~of the countries ing the ~~emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen~~region to connect industrial clusters and multimodal transport. hubs

Amendment 797 #

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen-ready infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 798 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of ~~power-to-gas applications~~renewable energy-based hydrogen aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;

Amendment 799 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen-ready infrastructure and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport and multimodal transport hubs, comprising of both pipelines and marine terminals in ports and related open-access infrastructure and facilities to enable export, import, conversion, compression, storage as well as transportation and distribution through other modalities such as ships.

Amendment 800 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 801 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

(10) ~~Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’)~~Hydrogen infrastructure in the Baltic Energy Market: hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated ~~hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and~~energy system addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen ~~support~~of the countries ing the ~~emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen~~region to connect industrial clusters and multimodal transport hubs.

Amendment 802 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.

Amendment 803 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Morten PETERSEN, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from ~~renewable or~~ distributed renewable energy sources ~~and~~, demand response ~~by consumer~~, energy storage, electric vehicles and all available flexibility sources.

Amendment 804 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources ~~and~~, demand response by consumers, energy storage and other flexibility sources.

Amendment 805 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources and demand response by consumers, energy storage.

Amendment 806 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources ~~and~~, demand response by consumers and energy storage.

Amendment 807 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

(12) ~~Cross-border carbon dioxide~~Heating and cooling networks: ~~development of carbon dioxide transport infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage~~construction, extension or renovation of heating and cooling networks linked to renewable energy based heating and cooling facilities, including geothermal, solar thermal and heat pump facilities, innovative heating and cooling technologies, such as seawater air conditioning and those valuing unavoidable excess heat and cold, as well as infrastructure linking to thermal storage, including local heat or cold/ice storage, and conversion facilities and their related equipment.

Amendment 808 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide capture, transport operated by any appropriate means of CO2 transport, including pipeline and ship. and utilisation or storage infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage or utilisation.

Amendment 809 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture, use and storage.

Amendment 810 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

Amendment 811 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13

Amendment 812 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, also through their blends with methane, support the uptake of innovative solutions in technological, mechanical or engineering areas, even with the support of digital tools, for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 813 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable ~~and low-carbon~~ gas sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 814 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable ~~and low-carbon gas~~ sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 815 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) Gas infrastructure: development of gas infrastructure to diversify gas supply sources, routes and counterparts, to foster market integration and to contribute towards the implementation of EU climate objectives. Member States concerned: all

Amendment 816 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) District Heating and Cooling:Upgrading and consolidation of district heating and district cooling networks to ensure a decarbonised supply of heat and cold and increase these sectors, as well as applying the energy efficiency first principle and sector integration through the use of waste heat and increasing flexibility for the energy system through power-to-heat. Member States concerned: all

Amendment 817 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) Natural gas infrastructure: Natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of the revised TEN-E Regulation should be granted a transitional period as their completion plays an important role for market integration, security of supply and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. Member Sates concerned: all

Amendment 818 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) Smart sector integration:cross- border deployment of joint energy, including hydrogen interconnections, digital and transport projects, along the priority corridors listed under point (1) in Annex I. Member States concerned: all;

Amendment 819 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 b (new)

(13 b) Natural gas infrastructure:completion of gas infrastructure projects included in the fourth and fifth Union list established pursuant Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 for the purpose of enhancing market integration, security of supply, and competition and which contribute to sustainability. Member States concerned: all

Amendment 820 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

(a) high-voltage overhead transmission lines, if they have been designed for a voltage of 220 kV or more, including any physical equipment to allow transport of electricity on the high and extra - high voltage level, including high voltageoverhead transmission lines, considering internal lines in MS (concerning connections between islands, as well connections between islands and mainland and interconnections between MS) and underground and submarine transmission cables, if they have been designed for a voltage of 150 kV or more;

Amendment 821 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

(a) high-voltage and extra-hight voltage level both overhead transmission lines, if they have been designed for a voltage of 220 kV or more, and underground and submarine transmission cables, if they have been designed for a voltage of 1510 kV or more;

Amendment 822 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

(a) high-voltage and extra-high voltage level both overhead transmission lines, if they have been designed for a voltage of 220 kV or more, and underground and submarine transmission cables, if they have been designed for a voltage of 1510 kV or more;

Amendment 823 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

(a) high-voltage overhead transmission and distribution lines, if they have been designed for a voltage of 22110 kV or more, and underground and submarine transmission cables, if they have been designed for a voltage of 1510 kV or more;

Amendment 824 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

(a) high-voltage overhead transmission lines, if they have been designed for a voltage of 220 kV or more, and underground and submarine transmission cables, if they have been designed for a voltage of 150 10kV or more;

Amendment 825 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

Amendment 826 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

(b) e~~lectricit~~nergy storage facilities used for storing e~~lectricit~~nergy on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or more; deferring the final use of electricity to a later moment than when it was generated or the conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored, the storing of that energy, and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or use as another energy carrier;

Amendment 827 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

(b) electricity storage facilities used for ~~storing electricity~~providing flexibility to the electricity system also in an aggregated form on a permanent or temporary basis in above- ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or more;

Amendment 828 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

(b) electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a ~~permanent or~~ temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they ~~are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV~~have a storage capacity of 50 MW or more;

Amendment 829 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) charging infrastructure for electric vehicles;

Amendment 830 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and ~~medium voltage~~ distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate renew ~~forms of generation, storage and consumption~~able decentralised energy generation, energy storage, demand response, electric vehicles and all available flexibility sources and facilitating new business models and market structures;

Amendment 831 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage, demand response (e.g. heat pumps and EVs) and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;

Amendment 832 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies ~~both~~ at transmission ~~and~~, medium and low voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage ~~and consumption~~, demand response and consumption (like EVs and heat pumps) and facilitating new business models and market structures;

Amendment 833 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage, demand response and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;

Amendment 834 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage, demand response and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;

Amendment 835 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies ~~both~~ at transmission ~~and~~, medium and low voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;

Amendment 836 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e

(e) any equipment or installation falling under category referred to in point (a) having dual functionality: interconnection and transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites to two or more countries, as well as any offshore adjacent equipment or installation essential to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems, and necessary substations if they also ensure technology interoperability inter alia interface compatibility between different technologies, (‘offshore grids for renewable energy’), including the conversion of renewable energy into hydrogen through on- and offshore electrolysis facilities.

Amendment 837 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) any equipment or installation falling under the category referred to in point (a) having dual functionality: interconnection and transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites to two or more countries, including the onshore prolongation of this equipment and the domestic grid reinforcement necessary to ensure an adequate and reliable transmission grid and to supply electricity generated offshore to land locked countries as well as any offshore adjacent equipment or installation essential to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection ,monitoring and control systems, and necessary substations if they also ensure technology interoperability, inter alia interface compatibility, between different technologies, (‘offshore grids for renewable energy’).

Amendment 838 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e a (new)

(e a) equipment, installation or network components that contribute to operational security or increased voltage quality by providing ancillary services, remedial actions or other services necessary for electricity system defence and restoration, including services providing inertia, synthetic inertia, fault current injection, grid forming capacities, voltage regulation, frequency regulation, protection, monitoring and control systems at all voltage levels and substations;

Amendment 839 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part

(2) concerning ~~smart gas grid~~heating and cooling networks:

Amendment 840 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Antonio TAJANI, Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen) into the network~~synthetic methane or hydrogen) by blending it into the network. This includes, but is not limited to: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent integration, monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution storage and consumption within a gas network~~. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network~~; the necessary infrastructure adaptations to support the implementation of the smart gas grids, to connect the production facilities to the network and to enable the uptake of greater concentrations of hydrogen within a gas network; any equipment or installation essential for the gas system to operate safely, securely and efficiently to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations with greater uptake of renewable and low- carbon gases. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into the transmission grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the network, such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit network assets to be compatible to transport renewable and low-carbon gases in blends of methane and hydrogen.

Amendment 841 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases with a carbon threshold of which the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU)2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1 taking into account the carbon intensity of the electricity in the country of production for electricity use. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 842 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen)~~, synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blend with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring and integration, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include: i() equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network; (ii) connections from renewable and low- carbon gases production facilities into transmission or distribution grids; (iii) newly built, repurposed or retrofitted natural gas pipelines or equipment insofar as they are ready to transport renewable gases, including hydrogen (in pure form or blends), and only insofar as they are functional to the development of the EU hydrogen priority corridors, including upstream import pipelines.

Amendment 843 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network~~. Furthermore, such projects may also include~~ notably by increasing the ability to blend different types of gas. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into the transmission grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level, power-to-gas facilities, and related necessary upgrades to the existing network facilitating the transport of blends of hydrogen and low carbon gases, including methane.

Amendment 844 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable ~~and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital~~energy based heat, cold and unavoidable excess heat resources into the network: pipes equipped with systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, ~~quality~~temperature control and management of ~~gas production, transmiss~~heat and cool production, distribution and consumption within a ~~gas~~ network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable ~~reverse flows~~integration of thermal storage, local heat or cold /ice storage from the distribution ~~to the transmission~~ level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network to enable two-way district heating and cooling, as well as conversion facilities.

Amendment 845 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) a~~ny of the following equipment or install~~ll necessary network modifications, including internal coating of existing pipes, with the exception of the construction of new gas pipes and any modifications aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.;

Amendment 846 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling ~~and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network:~~ digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 847 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, including modernisation and upgrades of existing gas infrastructure.

Amendment 848 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane, synthetic methane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent integration, monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 849 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable ~~and low-carbon gases (including~~gases (such as biomethane or renewable hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 850 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen~~) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 851 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and ~~low-carbon gases~~ (including biomethane or renewable hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 852 #

Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis~~, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;~~

Amendment 853 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure long distance hydrogen pipelines, ~~excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen~~regional and industrial clusters and/or multimodal transport hubs, including marine terminal in ports and airports;

Amendment 854 #

Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ivars IJABS, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Nicola DANTI, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, including the repurposed natural gas infrastructure, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 855 #

Evžen TOŠENOVSKÝ, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, including repurposed natural gas infrastructure, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 856 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, for hydrogen in gaseous or liquid state, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 857 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen or admixture of methane with hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 858 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) ~~transmission~~ pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogenand distribution of hydrogen, departing from electrolyser facilities meeting the criteria listed in point (4) to industrial clusters and multimodal transport hubs giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis;

Amendment 859 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) ~~transmission~~high-pressure pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, ~~which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines,~~ excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 860 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Amendment 861 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Antonio TAJANI, Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines ~~for the~~able to transport of hydrogen up to 100%, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 862 #

Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Valérie HAYER, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Amendment 863 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Antonio TAJANI, Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, exincluding ~~pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen~~‘last-mile’ infrastructure connections;

Amendment 864 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)

(a a) newly built, repurposed or retrofitted pipelines or equipment insofar as they are ready to transport hydrogen (in pure form or blends), and only insofar as they are functional to the development of the EU hydrogen priority corridors, including upstream import pipelines;

Amendment 865 #

Evžen TOŠENOVSKÝ, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) underground storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen or admixture of methane with hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 866 #

Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) ~~underground~~ storage facilities connected to the ~~high-pressure~~ hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 867 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) ~~underground~~ storage facilities connected to the ~~high-pressure~~ hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 868 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) underground storage facilities connected to the ~~high-pressure~~ hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 869 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen or hydrogen embedded in other chemical substances with the objective of injecting the hydrogen into the grid dedicated to hydrogen, where relevant;

Amendment 870 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) rReception, and storage ~~and~~of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers, facilities to retrieve hydrogen from energy carriers, regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen or hydrogen embedded in other chemical substances ~~with the objective of injecting the hydrogen into the grid~~;

Amendment 871 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

Amendment 872 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) ~~reception, storage and regasification or~~storage compression and decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen ~~or hydrogen embedded in other chemical substances~~ with the objective of injecting the hydrogen into the ~~grid~~pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 873 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Bart GROOTHUIS, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

(c a) storage facilities connected to the electricity networks that enable integration with electricity sectors, enabling the operations of the energy systems across multiple energy carriers ;

Amendment 874 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) any equipment or installation essential for the hydrogen ~~system~~pipelines and facilities referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations.

Amendment 875 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 876 #

Evžen TOŠENOVSKÝ, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) any equipment or installation essential for the hydrogen system, included in blended portions of the network, to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations.

Amendment 877 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) any equipment or installation essential for the hydrogen or admixture of methane with hydrogen system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations.

Amendment 878 #

Josianne CUTAJAR, Alfred SANT, Alex AGIUS SALIBA, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two, including from new natural gas infrastructure projects which were already included in the fourth or fifth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 if they contribute to ending energy isolation of those Member States that are currently not connected to the European gas network, provided that the new infrastructure is hydrogen-ready and already under development or planning.

Amendment 879 #

Jerzy BUZEK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be used in the transitional period for the purpose of blending of hydrogen with methane until the emergence of sufficient market demand which will make pure hydrogen economically feasible.

Amendment 880 #

Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Klemen GROŠELJ, Ivars IJABS, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas ~~dedicated~~ to hydrogen, or a combination of the two. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be used in a transitional period for the purpose of blends of hydrogen with methane or methane.

Amendment 881 #

Evžen TOŠENOVSKÝ, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen or hydrogen- derived fuels, or a combination of the two. These assets will be dimensioned to satisfied a credible, reliable and sustainable demand without creating overcapacity.

Amendment 882 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen or admixture of methane with hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 883 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Antonio TAJANI, Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas ~~dedicated to hydrogen~~able to transport hydrogen up to 100%, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 884 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), (d) and (de) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 885 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 886 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas ~~dedicated to~~to be hydrogen-ready, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 887 #

Jerzy BUZEK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) transmission pipelines or reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently for the purpose of methane and hydrogen to enable fuel switch from more carbon intensive fuels (notably coal, lignite, oil) during a transitional period, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, provided that, upon construction, these investments are ready for the future use of hydrogen.

Amendment 888 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) infrastructure for the import of hydrogen, including non-pipeline infrastructure such as port terminal- superstructure; dedicated port infrastructure (e.g., jetties, quay walls); vessels and ship-to-ship transport (e.g., for hinterland distribution via inland waterways); and pipelines from offshore generation fields into ports.

Amendment 889 #

Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO, Marek Paweł BALT, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Niels FUGLSANG, Alicia HOMS GINEL, Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1050 MW capacity,; (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emisshave a direct connection between the new renewable energy installations or a power purchase agreement for additional renewable energy capacity;or (iii) produce during perionds ~~savings are calculated us~~when the electricity ing the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicabgrid is entirely renewable or when the production of renewable electricity exceeds demand would be lost or curtaile,d or ~~by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network- related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~is converted into hydrogen for storage for system efficiency purposes;

Amendment 890 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1050 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directiveprovided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers part of a single and coordinated project, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement established for manufacture of hydrogen in the Annexes to the Commission Delegated Regulation …/…. supplementing Regulation (EU) 20~~18/2001~~20/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council~~.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1~~ by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party~~, and (iii) have also a network- related function; _________________ 60~~; OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 891 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1 taking into account the carbon intensity of the electricity in the country of production. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 892 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have in total at least 1050 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 760 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 941g CO2e/MJ ~~as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60~~. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life- cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; ~~_________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~

Amendment 893 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 780 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of ~~94g~~ 2.256 kgCO2e/MJkgH2 as set out in ~~Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council~~[EU Sustainable Taxonomy Delegated Act].60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 32198, 2~~1.12.2018, p. 82.~~2.6.2020, p. 13–43

Amendment 894 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1060 MW capacity and 30 MW for innovative midstream value chains (e.g. maritime routes via liquid organic hydrogen carriers, liquid hydrogen or ammonia), (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 760 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 941g CO2e/MJ ~~as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60~~. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; ~~_________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~

Amendment 895 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1020 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 896 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO~~<sub>2</sub>~~2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 897 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

Amendment 898 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

(b) related equipment, including on- and offshore electrolysis facilities intended for the conversion of renewable energy into hydrogen and pipeline connections to the network.

Amendment 899 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

(b) related equipment, including pipeline connections to the gas network.

Amendment 900 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) concerning carbon dioxide: (a) dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants) that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; (b) facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. This does not include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities; (c) any equipment or installation essential for the system in question to operate properly, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems. _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.deleted

Amendment 901 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) concerning carbon dioxide capture, transport and utilisation or storage:

Amendment 902 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants) that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; any infrastructure relating to the use of other waste streams such as heat and oxygen from industrial plants. _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 903 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) dedicated pipelines~~, other than upstream pipeline network~~ and all infrastructure and equipment including ship and trucks, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants) that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 , or for the purpose of carbon dioxide capture and utilisation; _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 904 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) dedicated ~~pipelines, other than upstream pipeline netw~~infrastructure and mobile transporkt, used to transport carbon dioxide from ~~more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants)~~sources, that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non- fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 905 #

Emma WIESNER, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Klemen GROŠELJ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) ~~dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants)~~All infrastructure, equipment, and transport modalities, including dedicated pipelines used to transport carbon dioxide from sources that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 or for the purpose of carbon dioxide capture and utilisation; _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 906 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

(b) facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. This does not include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;

Amendment 907 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Amendment 908 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

(b) facilities for ~~liquefaction and buffer~~the storage of carbon dioxide ~~in view of its further transportation. This does not include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the~~for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC ~~and associated surface and injection facilities~~of the European Parliament and of the Council;

Amendment 909 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

(b) facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. This ~~does not~~ include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;

Amendment 910 #

Emma WIESNER, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN

(b) facilities for liquefaction and ~~buffer~~ storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. This ~~does not~~ includes infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;

Amendment 911 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)

(b a) equipment and infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;

Amendment 912 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5 a) concerning district heating and cooling: district heating and cooling systems meeting the following criteria: (a) at least 1000 MW installed capacity for heating or 100 MW installed capacity for cooling, (b) existence of a district heating network for the transport of hot steam or water or a distribution network for the transport of chilled liquids in at least one of the following categories: low cooling temperature (5-25 degrees Celsius), low temperature (30-40 degrees Celsius), average temperature (40-90 degrees Celsius) or high temperature (from 100 degrees Celsius), (c) heat generators producing heat or waste heat that can be injected in the district heating network pursuant to the definition of ‘waste heat and cold’ of (EU) 2018/2001; ‘highly efficient cogeneration of (EU) 2012/27, geothermal energy, heat pumps or bioenergy;

Amendment 913 #

Evžen TOŠENOVSKÝ, Pietro FIOCCHI, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5 a) concerning methane (a) transmission pipelines for the transport of methane (biomethane, synthetic methane, natural gas) that allow for coal to gas switch and that form part of a network which mainly contains high- pressure pipelines, excluding high- pressure pipelines used for upstream or local distribution of methane; (b) any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations;

Amendment 914 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)

(6) concerning small nuclear modules: (a) any equipment aiming at the development or construction of small modular reactors, which are defined as advanced reactors that produce electricity of up to 300MW(e) per module; installations and services essential for the European value chain to build up to a higher rate;

Amendment 915 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5 a) concerning natural gas: all infrastructure, equipment, installation or services which were part of natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No347/2013 and not yet finished.

Amendment 916 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)

concerning gas: (a) transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas and bio gas that form part of a network which mainly contains high-pressure pipelines, excluding high-pressure pipelines used for upstream or local distribution of natural gas; (b) underground storage facilities connected to the above-mentioned high- pressure gas pipelines; (c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG); (d) any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi- directional capacity, including compressor stations;

Amendment 917 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of local representatives of the EIC, the Member States, national regulatory authorities, ~~TSOs,~~ as well as the Commission, and the Agency ~~and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, as relevant~~. A particular attention shall be paid to the balanced presence of representatives of local authorities, affected populations, nature and environmental protection associations.

Amendment 918 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, TSOs, DSOs as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society as relevant.

Amendment 919 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) wWith regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, TSOs, DSOs as well as the Commission, the Agency, the Union DSO entity and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, as relevant.

Amendment 920 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

Amendment 921 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

Amendment 922 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 2 a (new)

(2 a) The bodies hereinafter referred to as the 'Decision-making bodies' are composed of representatives of the EIC, Member States and the Commission. It shall be set-up by the Commission by [entry into force] with a list of stakeholders and activities as detailed in the present Regulation, as well as a decision-making process.

Amendment 923 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 4

(4) each Group shall invite, as appropriate for the purpose of implementing the relevant priority designated in Annex I, promoters of a project potentially eligible for selection as a project of common interest as well as representatives of national administrations, of regulatory authorities, ~~and TSOs~~of local authorities and of civil society from third countries. The decision to invite third country-representatives shall be based on consensus.

Amendment 924 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5

(5) each Group shall invite, as appropriate, the organisations representing relevant stakeholders — and, where deemed appropriate, directly the stakeholders— , including producers, distribution system operators, suppliers, consumers ~~and~~, organisations for environmental protection and representatives of local populations or rights of local populations associations. The Group ~~may~~shall organise hearings or consultations, where relevant for the accomplishments of its tasks.

Amendment 925 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6

(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a public platform ~~accessible to stakeholders~~, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, ~~as well as meeting minutes, where available. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project rank~~meeting participant lists as well as meeting min ~~accordance with Article 4(5) are confidential~~utes.

Amendment 926 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 7

(7) the Commission, the Agency, the representatives of the EIC and the Groups shall strive for consistency between the different Groups. For that purpose, the Commission and the Agency shall ensure, when relevant, the exchange of information on all work representing an interregional interest between the Groups concerned.

Amendment 927 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) an indication of the project category as set out in Annex II ;

Amendment 928 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point b

(b) an analysis of the fulfilment of the relevant criteria defined in Article 4 and Annex IV;

Amendment 929 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c

(c) for projects having reached a sufficient degree of maturity, a project- specific cost-benefit analysis based on the methodologies developed by the ~~ENTSO for electricity or the ENTSO for gas~~Agency pursuant to Article 11;

Amendment 930 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c

(c) for projects having reached a sufficient degree of maturity, a project- specific cost-benefit analysis based on the methodologies developed by the E~~NTSO for electricity or the ENTSO for gas~~IC pursuant to Article 11 and Annex V;

Amendment 931 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 3

(3) the proposed ~~electricity transmission and storage projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II are projects tha~~projects of common and mutual interest are part of the latest available Union-wide ten- year network development plan ~~for electricity,~~ developed by the E~~NTSO for Electricity pursuant Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.~~IC The proposed electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (1)(e) of Annex II are projects that derive from and are consistent with the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14 (2).

Amendment 932 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

Amendment 933 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

(4) as of 1 January 2024, the proposed hydrogen projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (3) of Annex II are projects that are part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan for gas, developed by the ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. with the participation and close cooperation of hydrogen project promoters, and with due consideration to the Agency opinion referred to in Article 4(3)(b) of Regulation EU (2019/942).

Amendment 934 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

(4) as of 1 January 2024, the proposed hydrogen projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (3) of Annex II are projects that are part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan for gas, developed by the ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 with the participation and close cooperation of hydrogen project promoters, and subject to the Agency opinion referred to in Article 4(3)(b) of Regulation EU (2019/942).

Amendment 935 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

(4) as of 1 January 2024, the proposed hydrogen projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (3) of Annex II are projects that are part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan ~~for gas~~, developed by the ~~ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009~~Agency with the participation and close cooperation of hydrogen project promoters.

Amendment 936 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in the~~ir respective~~ Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) ~~and (4)~~, in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of ~~inclu~~data provision infor the Union-wide ten-year network development plans by ~~automatic inclusion~~ taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 937 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the Agency shall issue, in close cooperation with the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas ~~shall issue~~, updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of ~~inclu~~data provision infor the Union-wide ten-year network development plans by ~~automatic inclusion~~ taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 938 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year net work development plans, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of ~~inclu~~data provision infor the Union-wide ten- year network development plans ~~by automatic inclusion~~ taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 939 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of inclusion in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans by automatic inclusion taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 940 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 1

The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall consult with the Commission and the ~~Agency~~EIC about the~~ir respective~~ draft guidelines for inclusion of projects in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans and take due account of the Commission’s and the ~~Agency~~EIC’s recommendations before the publication of the final guidelines.

Amendment 941 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

(6) proposed carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of Annex II shall be presented as part of a plan, developed by at least two Member States, for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure, to be presented by the Member States concerned or entities designated by those Member States to the Commission.deleted

Amendment 942 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

(6) proposed carbon dioxide transport and storage projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of Annex II shall be presented as part of a plan, developed by at least two Member States, for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure, to be presented by the Member States concerned or entities designated by those Member States to the Commission.

Amendment 943 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

Amendment 944 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

Amendment 945 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 11

(11) the Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects per category based on a transparent assessment of the projects, using the criteria set out in Article 4, taking into account the assessment of the regulators, or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competency of national regulatory authorities.

Amendment 946 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 11

(11) the Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects based on a transparent assessment of the projects, using the criteria set out in Article 4taking into account the assessment of the regulators, or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competency of national regulatory authorities.

Amendment 947 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 11

(11) the Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects, based on a transparent assessment, using the criteria set out in Article 4, while taking into account the assessment of the regulators, or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competency of national regulatory authorities.

Amendment 948 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 12

(12) the draft regional lists of proposed projects falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities drawn up by the Groups, together with any opinions as specified in point (9), shall be submitted to the Agency six months before the adoption date of the Union list. The draft regional lists and the accompanying opinions shall be assessed by the Agency within three months of the date of receipt. The Agency shall provide an binding opinion on the draft regional lists, in particular on the consistent application of the criteria and the cost- benefit analysis across regions. The binding opinion of the Agency shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22 (5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/942.

Amendment 949 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 13

(13) within one month of the date of receipt of the Agency’s binding opinion, the decision-making body of each Group shall adopt its final regional list, respecting the provisions set out in Article 3(3), on the basis of the Groups’ proposal and taking into account the binding opinion of the Agency and the assessment of the national regulatory authorities submitted in accordance with point (7), or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competency of national regulatory authorities proposed in accordance with point (8). The Groups shall submit the final regional lists to the Commission, together with any opinions as specified in point (9).

Amendment 950 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 14

(14) the EIC shall provide an opinion to the Commission on the draft Union list of projects of common interest; where, on the basis of the regional lists received, and after having taken into account the Agency opinion, the total number of proposed projects of common interest on the Union list would exceed a manageable number in a category, the Commission shall consider, after having consulted each Group concerned, not to include in the Union list projects that were ranked lowest in that category by the Group concerned in accordance with the ranking established pursuant to Article 4(5).

Amendment 951 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Dragoş PÎSLARU, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part

(1) a project with significant cross- border ~~impact~~effect or cross-border replicability is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:

Amendment 952 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission and distribution, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, or increases grid stability at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 5200 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project; the project may also foresee a virtual cross border connection, without involving a physical common border;

Amendment 953 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases ~~the~~or ensures maintained grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;

Amendment 954 #

Morten PETERSEN, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

Amendment 955 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

Amendment 956 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

Amendment 957 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) for network components that contribute to operational security or increased voltage quality, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage, medium-voltage or low- voltage level. This includes transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Projects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 GWH/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;

Amendment 958 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point b

(b) for electricity storage, the project provides at least 2250 MW installed ~~capacity and has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 Gigawatt-hours/year~~;

Amendment 959 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point b

(b) for electricity storage, the project provides at least 2250 MW installed capacity ~~and has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 Gigawatt-hours/year~~;

Amendment 960 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point b

(b) for electricity storage, the project provides at least 2250 MW installed capacity ~~and has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 Gigawatt-hours/year~~;

Amendment 961 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point b

(b) for electricity storage, the project provides at least ~~225~~50 to 100 MW installed capacity ~~and has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 Gigawatt-hours/year~~, including in aggregate form;

Amendment 962 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operatoresults in avoided investments in grid transfer capacity of at least 200 MW at any of the borders, of ~~at least two~~the Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources in which the project is developed;

Amendment 963 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperabilityone Member State. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;

Amendment 964 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage ~~and~~, medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project and low-voltage level. . It involves transmission and or distribution system operators from at least two Member States, which covers at least 5100000 users, that generate ors, consume~~rs or prosumers of~~ electricity, or do both in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from ~~vari~~renewable re~~newable resources~~sources that are variable in nature. The project can also foresees a virtual cross border connection, without involving a physical common border ;

Amendment 965 #

Erik BERGKVIST, Robert HAJŠEL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Łukasz KOHUT, Marek Paweł BALT, Niels FUGLSANG

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources; The projects may also foresees a crossborder impact, without involving a physical common border;

Amendment 966 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Klemen GROŠELJ, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage ~~and~~, medium- voltage and low-voltage level. It involves ~~transmission system operators~~, transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. DProjects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project ~~and ensure interoperability~~. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources ;

Amendment 967 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project ~~cover~~satisfies at least two of the following criteria: 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in an consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, ~~of which at least 20 %~~the energy consumed originates from at least 20% variable renewable resources;

Amendment 968 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point d

(d) for hydrogen ~~transmission~~pipelines, the project enables the transmission of hydrogen across the borders of the Member States concerned, or increases existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States by at least 10 % compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the project, and the project sufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a planned cross-border hydrogen network and provides sufficient proof of existing plans and cooperation with neighbouring countries and network operatorconnection of at least two industrial clusters and/or multimodal transport hubs;

Amendment 969 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point d

(d) for hydrogen transmission, the project enables the transmission of hydrogen across the borders of the Member States concerned, directly or indirectly, or increases existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States by at least 10 % compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the project, and the project sufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a planned cross- border hydrogen network and provides sufficient proof of existing plans and cooperation with neighbouring countries and network operators;

Amendment 970 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point e

(e) for hydrogen storage or hydrogen reception facilities referred to in point (3) of Annex II, the project aims at supplying directly or indirectly at least two Member States; or the project sufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a priority corridor or thematic area;

Amendment 971 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point e

(e) for hydrogen storage or hydrogen reception facilities referred to in point (3) of Annex II, the project aims at supplying directly or indirectly at least two industrial clusters and/or multimodal transport hubs situated in at least two Member States;

Amendment 972 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1060 MW installed capacity and the ~~brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member State~~project sufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a priority corridor or thematic area. For innovative midstream value chains, the project provides at least 30 MW installed capacity and demonstrates that it is an essential part of a priority corridor or thematic area. The project can reach these capacities through several phases and/or projects;

Amendment 973 #

Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO, Marek Paweł BALT, Robert HAJŠEL, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Niels FUGLSANG, Alicia HOMS GINEL, Dan NICA, Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1050 MW installed capacity and ~~the~~ brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States, including in case the additional renewable energy generation facility for the electrolyser is located in another member state ;

Amendment 974 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1050 MW installed capacity ~~and the~~, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers part of a single and coordinated project and it brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;

Amendment 975 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers users, generators, consumers or prosumers of renewable gas, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year;

Amendment 976 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of aheating and cooling networks, the project results in avoided cross border infrastructure investments in the concerned Member State, in reduced fuel imports to the Union, and delivers significant lhea~~st two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperabil~~ting or cooling capacity.

Amendment 977 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Klemen GROŠELJ, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. DProjects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project ~~and ensure interoperability~~.

Amendment 978 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for smart gas grids, a project ~~involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States~~sufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a priority corridor or thematic area. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.

Amendment 979 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)

(g a) For projects of common interest in the category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project can be used to transport or store anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least two Member States.

Amendment 980 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)

(g a) for district heating and cooling the project has at least 1000 Megawatt heat production capacity or 100 Megawatt cooling capacity.

Amendment 981 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – introductory part

(2) A project of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II with significant cross-border impact is a project which ~~fulfils the following conditions:~~

Amendment 982 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefincreases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, or increases grid stabilitsy, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development planat the border of that Member State with one or more third countries;

Amendment 983 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases ~~the~~or ensures maintained grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

Amendment 984 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

Amendment 985 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

Amendment 986 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

Amendment 987 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union-wide ten- year network development plan;deleted

Amendment 988 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union-wide ten- year network development plan;

Amendment 989 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union-wide ten- year network development plan;

Amendment 990 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union-wide ten- year network development plan;

Amendment 991 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project can be used to transport anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least two Member States and a third country.deleted

Amendment 992 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project can be used to transport or storage anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least two Member States and a third country.

Amendment 993 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project can be used to transport or store anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least two Member States and a third country.

Amendment 994 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project can be used to transport and store anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least ~~two~~one Member States and a third country.

Amendment 995 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project can be used to transport anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least ~~two~~one Member States and a third country.

Amendment 996 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

Amendment 997 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – introductory part

(3) Concerning projects falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b)~~, (c)~~ and (ec) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 998 #

Emma WIESNER, Claudia GAMON, Klemen GROŠELJ, Morten PETERSEN, Bart GROOTHUIS, Christophe GRUDLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a – point i

(i) calculating, for cross-border projects and reinvestment projects, the impact on the grid transfer capability in both power flow directions, measured in terms of amount of power (in megawatt), and their contribution to reaching the minimum 15% interconnection target, for projects with significant cross-border impact, the impact on grid transfer capability at borders between relevant Member States, between relevant Member States and third countries or within relevant Member States and on demand- supply balancing and network operations in relevant Member States;

Amendment 999 #

Claudia GAMON, Martina DLABAJOVÁ, Emma WIESNER, Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Nicola DANTI, Morten PETERSEN, Klemen GROŠELJ, Christophe GRUDLER, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a a (new)

(a a) level of sustainability measured as the greenhouse gas emission savings ;

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Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network under the changing conditions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity. Efforts to maintain a sufficient level of predictable fossil-free energy production, in order to ensure security of supply to citizens and businesses, must be a particular priority.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 102 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The process of permit granting should ~~neither lead to~~always respect the procedures envisaged in the EU environmental legislation as well as those for early and inclusive stakeholder participation while trying to reduce the administrative burdens which are disproportionate to the size or complexity of a project, nor create barriers to the development of the trans- European networks and market access.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The planning and implementation of Union projects of common interest in the areas of energy, transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies ~~whenever it is feasible~~ from an overall economic, technical, environmental, climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the relevant safety aspects. Thus, during the planning of the ~~the~~ various European networks, itpreference should be ~~possible to give preference~~given to integrating transport, communication and energy networks in order to ensure that as little land as possible is taken up, whilst ensuring, ~~where possible,~~ that existing or disused routes are reused, in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social, economic, environmental, climate and financial impact.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The planning and implementation of Union projects of common interest in the areas of energy, transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies whenever it is feasible from an overall economic, technical, environmental, climate orand spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the relevant safety aspects, the energy efficiency first and the do-no-harm principle. Thus, during the planning of the ~~the~~ various European networks, it should be possible to give preference to integrating transport, communication and energy networks in order to ensure that as little land as possible is taken up, whilst ensuring, where possible, that existing or disused routes are reused, in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social, economic, environmental, climate and financial impact.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The planning and implementation of Union projects of common interest in the areas of energy, transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies whenever it is feasible from an overall economic, technical, environmental, climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the relevant safety aspects. Thus, during the planning of the the various European networks, it should be possible to give preference to integrating transport, communication and energy networks in order to ensure that as little land as possible is taken up, whilst ensuring, where possible, that existing or disused routes are reused, in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social, economic, environmental, climate and financial impact. The negative impact of offshore wind power on the landscape, its potentially harmful effects on the marine environment and the large surface area required need to be carefully weighed against estimated benefits on a case-by- case basis.

Amendment 107 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The planning and implementation of Union projects of common interest in the areas of energy, transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies whenever it is feasible from an overall economic, technical, environmental, climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the relevant safety aspects. Thus, during the planning of the the various European networks, it should be possible to give preference to integrating transport, communication and energy networks in order to ensure that as little land as possible is taken up, whilst ensuring, where possible, that existing or disused routes are reused, in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social, economic, environmental, climate and financial impact. In particular, projects of common interest should be assessed in terms of their synergies with the Trans European Transport Network to maximise impact.

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) Projects of common interest should be given ‘priority status’ at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment and should be considered by competent authorities as being in the public interest. For reasons of overriding public interest, projects which have an adverse impact on the environment should be authorised where all the conditions set out in Council Directive 92/43/EEC34 and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council35 are met. _________________ 34Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna andthe Commission should provide binding guidelines on impact assessment and cost- benefit analysis flor~~a(OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 35Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Union~~ projects which have an adverse impacti on in the ~~field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1)~~environment.

Amendment 109 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should create unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of regional specificities and geography, ~~for the~~ for facilitating and coordinating the process of granting of permits to ~~such~~those projects whose benefits for society clearly outweigh their negative impacts on the marine environment and the landscape. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33 a) TEN-E infrastructure projects that concern two or more Member States face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures. Therefore, the national competent authorities of the Member States concerned should cooperate in order to coordinate their timetables and to agree on a joint schedule concerning the permit-granting procedure. For TEN-E infrastructure cross-border projects of common interest, Member States concerned may establish by mutual agreement a joint authority in order to facilitate the permit-granting procedures. In that case, Member States may empower their competent authority to establish a joint competent authority;

Amendment 111 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets, as set in article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, and the climate neutrality objective by 2050.

Amendment 112 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’), without prejudice to the principle of technological neutrality;

Amendment 114 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

(b) facilitates the timely implementation of projects of common interest by streamlining, coordinating more closely, and accelerating permit granting processes and by enhancing public participation both at national and cross border level;

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, consumers and/or prosumers, and e-mobility with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; the possibility to use the electric vehicle as battery enables and empowers citizens to effectively participate in the energy market;

Amendment 116 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, consumers and/or prosumers and e-mobility, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way;

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of ~~low-~~decarbonised and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements in order to re~~duc~~move the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable an increased share of renewable and ~~low-~~decarbonised gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 118 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

(10 a) 'Joint competent authority' means an authority which may be established by mutual agreement between two or more Member States to facilitate the permit- granting procedures related to cross- border projects. In that case, Member States may empower their competent authority to establish a joint authority;

Amendment 120 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) ‘energy efficiency first’ principle means taking utmost account in energy planning, and in policy and investment decisions, of alternative cost-efficient energy efficiency measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost- effective end-use energy savings, demand response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy, whilst still achieving the objectives of those decisions.

Amendment 121 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) 'interoperability' means all the regulatory, technical and operational conditions, requirements or characteristics of the energy infrastructure to allow safe and uninterrupted energy flows as well as to achieve the required levels of performance along the European energy network;

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) 'Multimodal transport hubs' are places designed for the integration and interoperability of different modes of transport to realise the shift towards a multimodal transport system both for passengers and freight that is sustainable, energy-efficient, and respectful of the environment.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) “repurposed gas infrastructure” means physical upgrade of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of renewable gases, such as biomethane, renewable hydrogen or hydrogen derived fuels.

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Each Group shall set up a committee to monitor the work conducted by the Group (‘energy infrastructure committee’) within three months of the date of establishing the Group. The energy infrastructure committee shall be involved in the preparation,implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects. The energy infrastructure committee shall be consulted before decisions are taken by the decision-making body of the Group as referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Each Group shall adopt its own rules of procedure, having regard to the provisions set out in Annex III, which shall also include rules regarding the prevention of any conflict of interest and the application of the principle of transparency.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision-making body of each Group, after prior consultation of the energy infrastructure committee, shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.

Amendment 128 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Tom BERENDSEN, Giuseppe MILAZZO, Marian-Jean MARINESCU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall provide the eligibility of the project in light of sustainability criteria and the principle of energy efficiency first and shall require the approval of the states, to whose territory the project relates; where a state does not to give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons for doing so to the Group concerned;

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility to those projects to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.

Amendment 130 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union, creates cross sectoral synergies and is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas;

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(ii a) is located on the territory of one Member State, on islands non sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks, falling under the definition of small connected systems or isolated systems according to Directive 2019/944, and makes a significant contribution to the Union´s 2030 climate and energy targets.

Amendment 132 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

(ii a) enhances the decarbonisation of the transport sector;

Amendment 133 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoters demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.

Amendment 134 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to ~~sustainability~~reaching climate neutrality in the EU by 2050 at the latest, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives, including in the transport sector, of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 136 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, or enhances cooperation on sustainable energy technologies including hydrogen, with third countries to boost sustainable growth and development, promote EU standards and regulations and the deployment of new infrastructure, in particular refuelling and charging networks, and;

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) special attention is paid to European union neighbouring countries and particularly, countries in the process of accession in view of accelerating the regulatory alignment and extending the infrastructure network as means to expand the external dimension of the European Green Deal.

Amendment 138 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoters demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.

Amendment 139 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. the project follows the do-no-harm principle and will not create further biodiversity losses;

Amendment 140 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to respect the "do-no-harm"- principle and contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i

(i) market integration, ~~including through lifting the isolation of at least one~~by increasing the level of interconnection between Member State ~~and~~s, reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks;, increasing competition and system flexibility;

Amendment 142 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i

(i) market integration, in~~cluding~~ter alia through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; competition and system flexibility;

Amendment 143 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to respect the "do-no- harm"-principle and contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)

Amendment 145 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)

(iii a) facilitating smart sector integration in a wider way by favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.

Amendment 146 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

(c) for carbon dioxide capture, utilisation, storage and transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to respect the "do-no- harm"-principle and contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point i

(i) ~~avoid carbon dioxide emissions while maintaining security of energy supply;~~deleted

Amendment 148 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii

(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide capture, utilisation, storage and transport;

Amendment 149 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects from renewable energy sources falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable ~~hydrogen~~energy and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for new and repurposed hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of ~~renewable~~ hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 152 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to respect the "do-no-harm"-principle and contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen, or for powering fuel-cell vehicles, such as railroad engines or water vessels and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 154 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – introductory part

(e) for ~~electrolyser~~power-to-gas technologies falling under the category set out in point (4) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen derived fuels.

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii a (new)

(iii a) offering energy transformation services that do not serve only one specific user.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 159 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to respect the "do-no-harm"-principle and contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and ~~low-~~decarbonised gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 161 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Tom BERENDSEN, Giuseppe MILAZZO, Marian-Jean MARINESCU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 163 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) the synergies that each proposed project creates between energy infrastructure and the decarbonisation targets of transport and tourism sectors.

Amendment 166 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Amendment 167 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) creating synergies with the tran- european transport network and the alternative fuel infrastructure;

Amendment 168 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c

(c) for proposed projects that are, at the time, projects of common interest, the progress of the project implementation and its compliance with the reporting and transparency obligations. The PCI projects, that either have reached sufficient maturity (under permitting or construction) or are already benefiting from the PCI label, should be automatically re-confirmed in the future PCI lists until their commissioning without imposing re-application by the project promoters under the condition that they are demonstrating steady and concrete progress, as per their implementation plan.

Amendment 169 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) Synergy effects with other networks, particularly the trans-European transport network

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. Where a project of common interest encounters significant implementation difficulties and delays, the Commission ~~may~~shall designate, in agreement with the Member States concerned, a European coordinator for a period of up to one year renewable twice.

Amendment 171 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Project promoters shall draw up an publicly available implementation plan for projects of common interest, including a timetable for each of the following:

Amendment 172 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. For the purpose of ensuring efficient administrative processing of the application files related to projects of common interest, project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that those files are ~~treated in the most rapid way possible~~given priority of treatment.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Without prejudice to obligations resulting from Union law, where such status exists in national law, projects of common interest shall be granted the status of the highest national significance possible and be appropriately treated in the permit granting processes — and if national law so provides, in spatial planning — including those relating to environmental assessments, in the manner such treatment is provided for in national law applicable to the corresponding type of energy infrastructure and without prejudice of the strict application of the procedures and provisions foreseen in the Union environmental legislation.

Amendment 174 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – introductory part

8. Provided that all the conditions set out in these Directives are fulfilled, 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, projects of common interest shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective, and ~~may~~shall be considered as having an overriding public interest.

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

The competence of the authorities concerned could either be incorporated into the competence of the national competent authority designated in line with Article 8(1) or they would maintain, to a certain extent, their independent competence in line with the respective permitting scheme chosen by the Member State in line with this paragraph to facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision and cooperate with the national competent authority accordingly.deleted

Amendment 176 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5

5. Where a project of common interest requires decisions to be taken in two or more Member States, the respective competent authorities shall take all necessary steps for efficient and effective cooperation and coordination among themselves, including the steps referred to in Article 10(5). Member States shall en~~deavour to~~sure that their respective national competent authorities provide joint procedures, particularly with regard to the assessment of environmental impacts, and coordinate their timetables and agree on a joint schedule concerning the permit- granting procedure.

Amendment 177 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. For cross-border projects of common interest, a joint competent authority, as defined in Article 2 paragraph (10)a new, may be established.

Amendment 178 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The project promoter shall, within an indicative period of three months following the start of the permit granting process pursuant to Article 10(1)(a), draw up and submit a concept for public participation to the competent authority, or, where appropriate, to the joint competent authority, following the process outlined in the manual referred to in paragraph 1 and in line with the guidelines set out in Annex VI. The competent authority shall request modifications or approve the concept for public participation within three months of receipt. In so doing, the competent authority shall take into consideration any form of public participation and consultation that took place before the start of the permit granting process, to the extent that such public participation and consultation has fulfilled the requirements of this Article.

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Where the project promoter intends to make significant changes to an approved concept, it shall inform the competent authority, or where appropriate the joint competent authority, thereof. In that case the competent authority may request modifications.

Amendment 180 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – point b – paragraph 1

For cross-border projects involving two or more Member States, a joint competent authority, as defined in Article 2 paragraph (10)a new, may be established or the competent authorities of the Member States concerned shall ~~coordinate to~~ prepare a joint schedule, in which they align their timetables;

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen, e-mobility, demand response and civil society stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall provide an binding opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commission and publish it on the Agency’s website.

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values based on greenhouse gas mitigation potential for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories and possible alternatives, such as flexibility measures or sector coupling projects, included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union- wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022].

Amendment 184 #

Elsi KATAINEN, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage~~, LNG~~ and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, heat, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first ~~principle~~and do-no-harm principles, prioritise renewables-based direct electrification and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 188 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first and do-no-harm principles and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall follow the Agency’s framework guidelines when developing the jointegrated scenarios to be used for the Union- wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft jointegrated scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its binding opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas and the Commission.

Amendment 192 #

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and with particular regard to those gaps affecting the ability to accomplish the Union's decarbonisation targets and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions including sector coupling projects to address the identified gaps.

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 194 #

Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen, e-mobility, demand response and civil society stakeholders and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.

Amendment 195 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 196 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports ~~taking due account of~~in line with the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion ~~before the publication of~~. Justifications must be provided if these opinions are not reflected in the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 197 #

Elsi KATAINEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 199 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. The integrated offshore plans may also include renewable hydrogen infrastructure if considered relevant. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years.

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years.(Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 201 #

Elsi KATAINEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable and fossil-free energy, should the ENTSO for Electricity not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I.

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 203 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

1. Where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development, construction, operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, when compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project, Member States and national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project in accordance with Article 58(f) of Directive (EU) 2019/944, Article 41(8) of Directive 2009/73/EC, Article 18(1) and (3) to (6) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. The first subparagraph shall not apply where the project of common interest has received an exemption: (a) from Articles 32, 33, and 34 and Article 41(6), (8) and (10) of Directive 2009/73/EC pursuant to Article 36 of that Directive; (b) from Article 19(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 or an exemption from Articles 6, 59(7) and 60(1) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 pursuant to Article 63 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 ; (c) pursuant to Article 36 of Directive 2009/73/EC ; (d) pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009.deleted

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to Article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as tangible greenhouse gas emissions reduction, security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation;

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. the principles of energy efficiency first, sustainability and do-no-significant harm;

Amendment 207 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility~~, solidarity~~ or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2), (4), (4a) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) for the electricity and hydrogen sectors, the evolution of the interconnection level between Member States, the corresponding evolution of energy prices, as well as the number of network system failure events, their causes and related economic cost and the contribution to flexibility, energy system integration and sector coupling;

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the climate and energy targets for 2030, and, in the longer term, to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)

the progress achieved on the positive impact on biodiversity and the do-no- harm principle;

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the main expected benefits, in particular regarding greenhouse gas emission reductions and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

~~(1)~~1. North-South electricity interconnections in Western Europe (‘"NSI West Electricity’"): interconnections between Member States of the region and with the Mediterranean area including the Iberian peninsula, notably to integrate electricity from renewable and fossil-free energy sources and reinforce internal grid infrastructures to foster market integration in the region.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 2 – introductory part

~~(2)~~2. North-South electricity interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘"NSI East Electricity’"): interconnections and internal lines in North-South and East-West directions to complete the internal market and integrate generation from renewable and fossil-free energy sources.

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 – introductory part

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – introductory part

(4) Northern Seas offshore grid (‘NSOG’): integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, and the English Channel ~~and neighbouring waters~~ to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands ~~and Sweden~~;

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grid (‘BEMIP offshore’): integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea ~~and neighbouring waters~~ to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – title

3 3. PRIORITY CORRIDORS FOR HYDROGEN AND POWER-TO-GAS TECHNOLOGIES

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure ~~enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting~~in the countries of the region ~~and~~which address~~ing~~es their specific infrastructure needs ~~for hydrogen~~by connecting renewable energy production areas to electrolysers and, subsequently, to synthetic fuel production centres, as well as supporting the emergence of a~~n EU-wide~~ network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure, including repurposed gas infrastructure, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

~~Electrolyser~~Power-to-gas: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications, including electrolysers, aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

~~Electrolyser~~Power-to-gas: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications, including electrolysers, aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure ~~enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting~~in the countries of the region ~~and~~which address~~ing~~es their specific infrastructure needs ~~for hydrogen~~by connecting renewable energy production areas to electrolysers and, subsequently, to synthetic fuel production centers or transport hubs, as well as supporting the emergence of a~~n EU-wide~~ network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure, including repurposed gas infrastructure, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure ~~enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting~~in the countries of the region ~~and~~which address~~ing~~es their specific infrastructure needs ~~for hydrogen~~by connecting renewable energy production areas to electrolysers and, subsequently, to synthetic fuel production centres, as well as supporting the emergence of a~~n EU-wide~~ network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure, including repurposed gas infrastructure, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1

~~Electrolyser~~Power-to-gas: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications, including electrolysers, aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources, energy storage and transformation facilities and demand response by consumers.

Amendment 230 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide capture, utilisation, storage and transport infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage.

Amendment 231 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13

Amendment 232 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) Integration of small connected or isolated systems and islands, including outermost regions: Development of electricity transmission and storage infrastructures (as referred to in point a) of the third paragraph of Article 4) contributing to a better interconnection of islands and to a more efficient integration of renewables and overall energy system integration.

Amendment 234 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) Cross-border integrated energy and transport networks:hydrogen interconnections that are on the existing European Transport Network and combine energy infrastructure with transport (alternative fuel)infrastructure along that corridor with the purpose of decarbonizing transport flows. Member States concerned: all.

Amendment 235 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Elsi KATAINEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

(b) electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they ~~are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or mo~~have capacity of at least 50 MW and are connected to transport hubs or other relevant energy system infrastructure;

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) charging infrastructure for electric vehicles;

Amendment 237 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable ~~and low-carbon gases (including~~gases (such as biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable ~~and low-carbon gases~~ (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 239 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and ~~low-~~decarbonised gases (including biomethane or green hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 240 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: retrofitting of gas transmission, storage and LNG infrastructures enabling to increase the blend of hydrogen, digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of plurality of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen or hydrogen derived fuels) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 242 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part

(3) concerning green hydrogen:

Amendment 243 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple sources of hydrogen (including renewable and low-carbon hydrogen) and multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of green hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 245 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted or repurposed from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), (d) and (d a) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) any equipment or installation allowing for hydrogen or hydrogen- derived fuels injection into the gas network or use in the transport sector within the TEN-T core network.

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) green hydrogen infrastructure at multimodal transport hubs or connecting electrolysers sites to synthetical fuel production sites

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)

(3 a) hydrogen infrastructure at multimodal transport hubs or connecting electrolysers sites to synthetical fuel production sites;

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part

(4) concerning ~~electrolyser~~power-to-gas facilities:

Amendment 252 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers and power-to- methane equipment that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; ~~_________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

~~(a)~~ electrolysers that: (i) have at least ~~(a) 100 MW capacity~~60 MW capacity and 30 MW for innovative midstream value chains (e.g. maritime routes via liquid organic hydrogen carriers, liquid hydrogen or ammonia), (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1050 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 760 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 941g CO2e/MJ ~~as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60~~. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; ~~_________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~

Amendment 255 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1020 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, ~~and~~ (iii) have also a network-related function, and (iv) are fed with electricity from dedicated (additional) renewable energy sources or are operated in times of renewable electricity surplus in the grid; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 256 #

(b) related equipment, including pipeline connections to the gas network.

Amendment 257 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

(4 a) concerning gas: a) transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas and biomethane that form part of a network which mainly contains high-pressure pipelines, excluding high- pressure pipelines used for upstream or local distribution of natural gas; b) underground storage facilities connected to the above-mentioned high- pressure gas pipelines; c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG); d) any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations; Any of the assets listed in points a), b), c), and d) shall avoid a gas lock-in risk and ensure its compatibility with pure hydrogen through cost-efficient conversion or repurposing;

Amendment 258 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants) that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.lete

Amendment 259 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) dedicated ~~pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants)~~infrastructure used to capture and transport carbon dioxide from sources that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 260 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

(b) facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. This ~~does not~~ includes infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;

Amendment 262 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

Amendment 263 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

(6) proposed carbon dioxide capture, utilisation, storage and transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of Annex II shall be presented as part of a plan, developed by at least two Member States, for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure, to be presented by the Member States concerned or entities designated by those Member States to the Commission.

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, or increases grid stability, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point b

(b) for electricity storage, the project provides at least 225 MW installed capacity and has a storage capacity and loading velocity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 Gigawatt- hours/year;

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point d

(d) for hydrogen transmission, the project enables the transmission of hydrogen across the borders of the Member States concerned, or increases existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States by at least 10 % compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the project, and the project sufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a planned cross- border hydrogen network serving industrial clusters, multimodal transport hubs or storage facilities and provides sufficient proof of existing plans and cooperation with neighbouring countries and network operators;

Amendment 267 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for ~~electrolyser~~power-to-gas, the project provides at least 100 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;

Amendment 268 #

(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1060 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;. For innovative midstream value chains, the project provides at least 30 MW installed capacity and brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States. The project can reach these capacities through several phases and/or projects.

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1020 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States or projects mentioned in subparagraph (e);

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows or increases grid stability, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

Amendment 272 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States or projects listed in Article (1) subparagraph (e). The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union- wide ten- year network development plan;

Amendment 273 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

Amendment 274 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project can be used to capture, utilise, store and transport anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least two Member States and a third country.

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point c

(c) security of supply, interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in Annex V in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods, taking into account expected changes in climate- related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience and expected increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas. Where applicable, the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: accomplishing the Union objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest by reducing greenhouse gas emission ~~reductions~~ in different end-use applications~~, such as industry or~~ of hard to abate sectors, such as industry or heavy duty and long haul transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: life cycle greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c

(c) security of supply and flexibility measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the resilience, diversity and flexibility of renewable hydrogen supply.

Amendment 279 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c

(c) security of supply and flexibility measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the resilience, diversity and flexibility of green hydrogen supply.

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

Amendment 281 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable and ~~low-~~ decarbonised gases integrated into the gas network contributing to the Union objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage.

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.deleted

Amendment 284 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and ~~low-~~decarbonised gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.

Amendment 286 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – introductory part

(7) concerning ~~electrolyser~~power-to-gas projects falling under the category set out in point (4) of Annex II the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 287 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of ~~renewabl~~fossil-free hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen derived fuels, or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings contributing to the Union objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest ;

Amendment 290 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point c

(c) the facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost ~~savings~~, and greenhouse gas savings and the efficient use of energy enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the gas, hydrogen, power and heat networks, the transport and industry sectors, and the volume of demand response enabled.

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply, improving capacity to integrate renewable production, cross-sectorial investment optimisation and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial efficiency and sustainability impacts. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 8

(8) it shall ensure that the climate adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in a consistent manner with other Union policies by using a shadow carbon price of 195 €/t, which is updated regularly according to the latest available science and applied to all greenhouse gas emissions based on their potential compared to CO2 on a 20-year timeframe.

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 – point h

(h) as much as possible, translations of its content into all ~~languages of~~official EU languages enjoying main-language status in the neighbouring Member States to be realized in coordination with the respective neighbouring Member States;

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – point b

(b) translations of its content into all ~~languages of~~official EU languages enjoying main- language status in the Member States concerned by the project or on which the project has a significant cross-border impact in accordance with point (1) of Annex IV;

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification of the transport sector, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, the increased use of renewable ~~and low-carbon~~ gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, the increased use of renewable ~~and low-carbon~~ gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 49 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21, a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable and fossil-free electricity generation, the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to evolve and adapt itself to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) Following the Commission’s proposals as part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, an agreement was reached on a binding Union level target for renewable energy for 2030 of at least 32% of final energy consumption and a headline Union level target for energy efficiency of at least 32,5%. These targets are due to be adapted to the new EU emission reduction target for 2030 as laid out in the Climate Law.

Amendment 52 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote modal shift, energy efficiency and energy saving also in the transport sector and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing cross-border interconnections, and help integrate renewable energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009, OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39–75

Amendment 53 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote energy efficiency and energy saving including in the transportation sector and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing cross-border interconnections, and help integrate renewable energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009, OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39–75

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) The European Council and Parliament have repeatedly stressed the need to strengthen electricity interconnections between Member States. These interconnections have multiple positive effects for the Union, such as more renewable energy integration capacity, increased security of supply and improved competition in the internal energy market. As part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, an agreement was reached on a 15 % electricity interconnection target in 2030. The Commission Communication of 23 November 2017 entitled ‘Strengthening Europe’s energy networks’ assesses progress towards achieving the 10 % interconnection target by 2020 and proposes ways to implement the 15 % target by 2030.

Amendment 55 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Tom BERENDSEN, Giuseppe MILAZZO, Marian-Jean MARINESCU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. ~~For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013.~~ Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 56 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013 as corroborated by independent third-party analyses1a. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address. _________________ 1aArtelys 2020: An updated analysis on gas supply security in the EU energy transition.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement, Europe will need a more integrated energy system~~, relying~~ which delivers energy efficiency and relies on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can deliver the network innovation and transformation needed to ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality of all sectors including transportation in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 58 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle and energy savings in all sectors (power, heating, transport and industry).

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle and can support the decarbonisation of the transport sector.

Amendment 60 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification and the use of hydrogen based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable and fossil-free sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 62 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Elsi KATAINEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, the current TEN-E framework does not yet fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade. That development should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas, while preserving the principle of technological neutrality and assessing the environmental impact and carbon footprint using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, the current TEN-E framework does not yet fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade. That development should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas. Further enhancing the decarbonisation of the transport sector should become one of the criteria for the selection of projects of common interest;

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

Amendment 65 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, they need adaption, as the current TEN-E framework does not yet fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade. That development should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas.

Amendment 66 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should contribute towards climate change mitigation yet also be resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, strengthening the efforts on climate adaptation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)

(10 a) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be rolled out in a manner that promotes the synergies and complementarity with the Trans- European Transport Network (TEN-T) and the alternative fuels Infrastructure;

Amendment 68 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Tom BERENDSEN, Giuseppe MILAZZO, Marian-Jean MARINESCU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 69 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 70 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11 a) The 2020 State of the Energy Union report has shown that the energy demand is decreasing overall in the EU but is increasing in certain sectors, such as transport and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Furthermore, transport can be a significant facilitator of renewable energy deployment, offering demand-side flexibility and large potential for energy storage capacity; Hence, further integration of energy and transport sectors is needed.

Amendment 73 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11 a) While LNG has a role to play in the short term transition away from more polluting fuels in the maritime and inland waterway transport sector, delivering a sustainable, scalable and cost-effective green transition for maritime transport in the medium and long term depends on the mass deployment of ammonia and green hydrogen, which can deliver zero carbon propulsion.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)

(11 b) Transport and tourism sectors are highly dependent on energy. The revised TEN-E policy should establishing cross- sectoral policy synergies by supporting infrastructure that contribute in achieving the decarbonisation and sustainability targets of these sectors; Hence, TEN-E Regulation should promote synergies with the Trans-European Transport Network Regulation, the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the Renovation Wave Strategy and the System Integration Strategy.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 c (new)

(11 c) More specifically, in order to contribute to the decarbonisation process of the transport sector, the TEN-E policy should include projects that promote the integration of renewable energy in the network, the deployment of alternative fuels from renewable energy, the launch of smart energy grids and the expansion of recharging and refuelling infrastructure networks, including in transport hubs such as ports and airports.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The importance of smart electricity grids in achieving the Union’s energy and climate policy objectives has been acknowledged in the communication from the Commission on energy system integration28 . The criteria for the category should include technological developments regarding innovation and digital aspects. Furthermore, the role of projects promoters should be clarified. Given the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for e~~lectric vehicles~~- mobility along highways and in urban areas, smart grid technologies and urgently needed standards for charging and means of payment should also help to improve energy network related support for cross border high capacity recharging to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector. E-mobility and bi-directional batteries enable peak shifting and demand response, which supports the integration of renewable energy in a cost-efficient way and requires less generation capacity and infrastructure. _________________ 28 COM(2020) 299 final

Amendment 77 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The importance of smart electricity grids in achieving the Union’s energy and climate policy objectives has been acknowledged in the communication from the Commission on energy system integration28 . The criteria for the category should include technological developments regarding innovation and digital aspects. Furthermore, the role of projects promoters should be clarified. Given the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric ~~vehicles~~mobility along highways and in urban areas, smart grid technologies should also help to improve energy network related support for cross border high capacity recharging to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector based on the energy efficiency first principle. In this respect, electricity highways corridors must also be prioritised as part of power system modernisation to avoid grid congestion. _________________ 28 COM(2020) 299 final

Amendment 78 #

Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Elsi KATAINEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The importance of smart electricity grids in achieving the Union’s energy and climate policy objectives has been acknowledged in the communication from the Commission on energy system integration28. The criteria for the category should include technological developments regarding innovation and digital aspects. Furthermore, the role of projects promoters should be clarified. Given the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas, smart grid technologies should also help to improve energy network related support for cross border high capacity recharging to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Rapid deployment of the necessary electricity grid connections for efficient and high-capacity charging of electric vehicles should be prioritised along all core network corridors and in the overall TEN-T network. _________________ 28 COM(2020) 299 final

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12 a) To enable sector integration, to acknowledge changes in consumer behaviour and to increase the demand for green transport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles should be eligible for the PCI Status;

Amendment 80 #

Elsi KATAINEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, ~~where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging~~such as aviation and deep-sea shipping, where the priority option of direct electrification is not possible. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large- scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from additional renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. ~~In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.~~

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a ~~transitional phase however, other forms of~~ddition, fossil free and low- carbon hydrogen solutions are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include sustainable hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. To this end, offshore energy hubs will play a significant role in utilising the energy generated by the expansion of offshore energy sources to produce the necessary clean fuels needed to transform the shipping and aviation sectors such as hydrogen, synthetic fuels, methanol and ammonia. In a transitional phase however, other forms of ~~low-~~decarbonised hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale without creating lock-in effects by investing in fossil infrastructure.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. ~~In a transitional phase~~For the foreseeable future, however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale, especially in view of the fact that weather-dependent renewable energy is by its nature unplannable, while for a satisfactory level of security of supply in the electricity grid there needs to be plannable and fossil-free energy production.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. ~~In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.~~

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport (such as shipping and aviation), where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large- scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13 a) Long-term planning and solutions for shipping and aviation transport sectors must solely depend on alternative clean fuels that deliver zero carbon propulsion, in order to achieve the carbon neutrality target at the latest by 2050.

Amendment 87 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Gheorghe FALCĂ, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. In addition, new opportunities for cooperation on hydrogen deployment with neighbouring countries and regions and a special attention to the countries in the process of accession to the European Union should be actively promoted. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure, retrofitted pipelines for regional and temporary blending solutions and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 89 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or long-haul and heavy duty transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or heavy-duty and long haul transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 92 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as sustainable second generation biogas, biomethane, and decarbonised hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions or the relief of pressure on the environment, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy ~~and climate~~, climate and environmental policy objectives of the Union. ~~The s~~Sustainability ~~of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide~~criteria must be robust and reproducible in order to enable comparison of TEN-E projects in that regard.

Amendment 94 #

Massimiliano SALINI, Tom BERENDSEN, Giuseppe MILAZZO, Marian-Jean MARINESCU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union, taking into account the specificities of each Member State and the need to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.

Amendment 96 #

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVERRÍA, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Markus FERBER, Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of ~~each sea basin, environmental~~designated sea basins and taking due account of environmental protection, landscape protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation, also in the islands and the outermost regions. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 98 #

Marianne VIND, Sara CERDAS, Maria GRAPINI, Johan DANIELSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 and offshore energy hubs, which will enable a scale-up of power-to-x infrastructure required to transform sectors such as aviation and maritime transport and phase out the use of heavily pollutant fuels. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Moreover, ports should include the integrated offshore grids as a way to boost the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

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Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) AFor each energy infrastructure category, a new Union list of project of common interest (‘Union list’) should be established every two years. Projects of common interest that are completed or that no longer fulfil the relevant criteria and requirements as set out in this Regulation should not appear on the next Union list. For that reason, existing projects of common interest that are to be included in the next Union list should be subject to the same selection process for the establishment of regional lists and for the establishment of the Union list applied to proposed projects. However the resulting administrative burden should be reduced as much as possible, for example by using to the extent possible information submitted previously, and by taking account of the annual reports of the project promoters. To that end, existing projects of common interest that have made significant progress should benefit from a streamlined inclusion process in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) It is important to streamline and improve the process of permit granting, while respecting to the extent possible with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity, regional energy resources, national competences and procedures for the construction of new infrastructure. Given the urgency of developing energy infrastructures, the simplification of the process of permit granting should set out a clear time limit for the decision of the respective authorities regarding the construction of the project. That time limit should stimulate a more efficient definition and handling of procedures, and should under no circumstances compromise the high standards for the protection of the environment in line with environmental legislation and public participation. This Regulation should establish maximum time limits, however Member States can strive to achieve shorter time limits where feasible and, in particular, as regards projects like smart grids, which may not require a complex permitting processes as that for transmission infrastructure. The competent authorities should be responsible for ensuring compliance with the time limits.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) The costs for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of projects of common interest should in general be ~~fully~~ borne by the ~~users of the infrastructure~~interested investors and not just end-users of the infrastructure. When allocating costs, it should be taken into account, that end- users will not be disproportionately burdened, especially if the later could lead to energy poverty. Projects of common interest should be eligible for cross-border cost allocation where an assessment of market demand or of the expected effects on the tariffs indicate that costs cannot be expected to be recovered by the tariffs paid by the infrastructure users.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) In an increasingly integrated internal energy market, clear and transparent rules for cost allocation across borders are necessary in order to accelerate investment in cross-border infrastructure. It is essential to ensure a stable financing framework for the development of projects of common interest while minimising the need for financial support on the one hand and at the same time encourage interested investors on the other hand, all with appropriate incentives and financial mechanisms, in order not to burden the final price of electricity through national tariffs. In deciding on cross-border cost allocation, national regulatory authorities should allocate investment costs across borders in their entirety and include them in the national tariffs, and, afterwards determine whether their impact on national tariffs could represent a disproportionate burden for consumers. The national regulatory authorities should avoid the risks of double support for projects by taking into account actual or estimated charges and revenues. Those charges and revenues should be taken into account only insofar as they relate to the projects and designed to cover the costs concerned.

Amendment 107 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) 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 bring externalities that can possibly 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 should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable and low carbon energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, 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.

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) Member States that currently do not attribute the highest national significance possible to energy infrastructure projects as regards the process of permit granting, should be encouraged to consider introducing such a high national significance, in particular by evaluating whether that would lead to a quicker permit granting process.deleted

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Projects of common interest should be eligible to receive Union financial assistance for studies and, under certain conditions, for works pursuant to Regulation (EU)… [on a Connecting Europe Facility as proposed by COM(2018)438] in the form of grants or in the form of 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 the Structural Funds, in order to finance smart energy distribution networks and with the Union renewable energy financing mechanism pursuant to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129441 . A three-step logic should apply to investments in projects of common interest. First, the market should have the priority to invest. Second, if investments are not made by the market, regulatory solutions should be explored, if necessary the relevant regulatory framework should be adjusted, and the correct application of the relevant regulatory framework should be ensured. Third, where the first two steps are not sufficient to deliver the necessary investments in projects of common interest, it should be possible to grant Union financial assistance where the project of common interest fulfils the applicable eligibility criteria. Union financial assistance should be made available to stakeholders for their empowerment in the form of grants for capacity building, skilling and training. Projects of common interest may also be eligible under the InvestEU programme, which is complementary to grant financing. _________________ 41Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1).

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available ~~only for the investments located on the territory of the Union and only~~ in case where at least ~~two~~one Member States contributes financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 2

— to amend annexes to this Regulation so as to adopt and review for each energy infrastructure category the Union list of projects of common interest, while respecting the right of the Member States and third countries to approve projects of common interest or projects of mutual interest related to their territory.

Amendment 112 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – point 1

Taking into account the need to ensure the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, in view of the number of project on Union lists so far, the total number of projects of common interest should remain manageable, and therefore should not significantly exceed 220. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure the simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. Where they consider this necessary, the European Parliament and the Council may each send experts to meetings of the Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts to which Member States' experts are invited. The discussions in the regional groups are instrumental for the Commission to adopt the delegated acts establishing the lists of projects of common interest. Therefore, it is appropriate~~, to the extent possible and compatible with the framework of this Regulation,~~ that the European Parliament and Council are informed about and may send experts to the meetings of regional groups in line with the 2016 Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law Making44 . _________________ 44OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14. Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making.

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the integration of the Union's energy markets, security of energy supply, affordability of energy carriers and that are also in line with the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050.

Amendment 114 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and to develop interregional projects and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 115 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, ~~and~~ carbon dioxide and natural gas projects set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 116 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, ~~smart gas grids,~~ hydrogen, electrolysers~~, and carbon dioxide~~ set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) facilitates the timely implementation of projects of common interest by streamlining, coordinating more closely, fostering cooperation between regions and accelerating permit granting processes and by enhancing public participation;

Amendment 118 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) provides rules and guidance for the cross-border allocation of contributions and costs and risk- related incentives for projects of common interest;

Amendment 119 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) addresses the identification of projects of mutual interest or projects promoted by several regions in consultation with the EU.

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

In addition to the definitions in Directives 2009/73/EC, (EU) 2018/200146 and (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council and in Regulations (EC) No 715/2009, (EU) 2018/1999, (EU) 2019/942, and (EU) 2019/943, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Regulation: _________________ 46Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

Amendment 122 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)

Amendment 123 #

Isabel BENJUMEA BENJUMEA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) ‘project of common interest’ means a project necessary to implement the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I and which is part of the Union list of projects of common interest referred to in Article 3 and/or projects set out in Annex II developed in less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions, such as island Member States or non interconnected or sufficiently connected islands located in the territory of the EU;

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by ~~the Union in cooperation with third countries~~at least one Member State in cooperation with third countries on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement or other agreements and falling within the categories of energy infrastructure referred to in Annex II which contributes to the achievement of the Union's overall energy and climate objectives, as referred to in Article 1(1), and are included on the list of Union projects, as referred to in Article 3;

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by ~~the Union~~at least one Member State in cooperation with third countries;

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Amendment 127 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital ~~solutions~~, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions, also with the support of digital instruments, with a view to integrateing in a cost -efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality ~~requirements in order~~and system safety requirements which make it possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, ~~enable an~~ increased the share of renewable and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 129 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital ~~solutions to~~, technological, engineering or mechanical solutions in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs ~~and~~, gas quality ~~requirements in order to reduce~~and system's safety requirements enabling the reduction of the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, ~~enable~~and an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases,, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital ~~solutions to~~, technology and engineering solutions in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low- carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs ~~and~~, gas quality ~~requirements in order to reduce the~~and system's safety requirements, enabling the reduction of carbon footprint of the related gas consumption~~, enable~~ and increased share of renewable and low- carbon gases, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital ~~solutions to~~, technology and engineering solutions in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low- carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs ~~and~~, gas quality ~~requirements in order to reduce the~~and system’s safety requirements, enabling the reduction of carbon footprint of the related gas consumption~~, enable~~ and increased share of renewable and low- carbon gases, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 134 #

(9 a) "Natural gas PCI at an advanced implementation stage or at a mature level" means an existing natural gas 'Project of Common Interest' which by the end of 2023 is in permitting stage or under construction or for which a CEF grant agreement for works or studies has been concluded by this date.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9 a) “Repurposing” means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for dedicated transmission of pure hydrogen;

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9 b) "Repurposed / Retrofitted infrastructure" means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of pure hydrogen or of admixture/blending of methane with hydrogen at a pre-defined level.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9 b) “Retrofitting” means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure to enable or increase blending of hydrogen or biomethane with methane;

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 c (new)

(9 c) "Blending" means the admixture of methane with hydrogen at a pre- defined level.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘'climate ~~adaptation~~proofing’ is a process t~~hat ensures that the resilienc~~o prevent infrastructure from being vulnerable to ~~the~~ potential ~~adverse impacts of climate change of energy infrastructure is ensured through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures~~long-term climate impacts whilst ensuring that the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle is respected and that the level of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is consistent with the climate neutrality objective in 2050.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) ‘energy efficiency first’ means taking utmost account in energy planning, and in policy and investment decisions, of alternative cost-efficient energy efficiency measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost- effective end-use energy savings, demand response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy, whilst still achieving the objectives of those decisions.

Amendment 141 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) “Natural gas PCI at an advanced implementation stage or at a mature level” means an existing natural gas 'Project of Common Interest' which by the end of 2023 is in permitting stage or under construction or for which a CEF grant agreement for works or studies has been concluded by this date;

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) 'repurposing / retrofitting' means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of pure hydrogen or of blending of methane with hydrogen at a pre-defined level.

Amendment 143 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)

(16 b) “Repurposed / Retrofitted infrastructure” means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of pure hydrogen or of admixture/blending of methane with hydrogen at a pre-defined level;

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)

(16 b) 'blending' means the admixture of methane with hydrogen at a pre-defined level.

Amendment 145 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 c (new)

(16 c) “Blending” means the admixture of methane with hydrogen at a pre- defined level;

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Each Group shall set up a committee to monitor the work conducted by the Group (‘energy infrastructure committee’) within three months of the date of establishing the Group.The energy infrastructure committee shall be involved in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects. The energy infrastructure committee shall be consulted before decisions are taken by the decision-making body of the Group as referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Groups shall cooperate with each other, where appropriate, and the Commission shall ensure and facilitate cooperation in particular when projects have an impact on other Groups.

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision-making body of each Group ~~shall adopt~~, after prior consultation of the energy infrastructure committee, shall adopt for each energy infrastructure category as set out in Annex II a regional list of proposed projects of common interest drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, with an estimated timetable, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) it shall make public its methodology, including the criteria and weighting used to rank projects for its draft and final regional lists which clearly demonstrate coherence with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation amending annexes to this Regulation in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), not excluding gas infrastructure where this solution clearly proves to bring a significant contribution to the decarbonisation of the energy system in the region, to the social and economic development of the area considering the cohesion targets of the Union, subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 154 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation amending annexes to this Regulation in order to establish for each energy infrastructure category as set out in Annex II the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) ensure cross-regional coordination and consistency, taking into account the opinion of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulator (‘the Agency’) as referred to in point (12) of Section 2 of Annex III;

Amendment 157 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)

(d a) ensure that the projects have been ranked in accordance with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 159 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors ~~and~~or areas;

Amendment 160 #

Isabel BENJUMEA BENJUMEA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (new)

i) ii a) is located on islands non interconnected or non-sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks.

Amendment 161 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significant cross- border impact or potential to create such an impact, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV.

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significant cross- border impact or potential to create such, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significant cross- border impact or potential to create such, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV.

Amendment 164 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union ~~and~~or those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy and low- carbon into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 167 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union ~~and~~or those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable and low carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes ~~significantly~~ to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres ~~and~~, storage sites, and; production.

Amendment 169 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 170 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) the project fosters the sustainable and economic development of the area, also with a view to combating the weakening and erosion of the economic and social fabric in mountain and island areas, areas with significant brownfield sites and areas disadvantaged by their geography;

Amendment 172 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d

Amendment 174 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) ~~the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:~~broadening the scope of priority infrastructure to include third countries will bring significant benefits for the EU and neighbouring territories, as regards both energy cooperation and other forms of socioeconomic impact. However, the requirement of a high level of regulatory alignment with EU energy legislation and criteria should be reviewed, given that it could hamper the development of projects in key territories.

Amendment 175 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) the third country or countries involved have similar overall political objectives and / or a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:

Amendment 176 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i

~~i) a well-functioning internal energy market;~~deleted

Amendment 177 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii

~~ii) security of energy supplies based on cooperation and solidarity;~~deleted

Amendment 178 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii

ii) security of energy supplies based on cooperation and solidarity; with the purpose of reducing strategic energy dependencies ;

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii

ii) security of energy supplies based on a diversification of energy sources, cooperation and solidarity;

Amendment 180 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii

iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, on a trajectory towards decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s climate objectives; and, in particular, avoiding carbon leakage;deleted

Amendment 181 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(f a) The project ensures interoperability between natural gas and hydrogen transportation thanks to the development of natural gas transmission pipelines ready for the transportation of hydrogen and the setting of a date for the complete move from the transport of natural gas to the transport of hydrogen which should be aligned with National Climate and Energy Plans and support the objectives of the EU hydrogen strategy;

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project ishas potential to contribute ~~significantly~~ to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project ishas potential to contribute ~~significantly~~ to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute ~~significantly~~ to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point ii

(ii) security of supply, including through interoperability, system flexibility, cybersecurity, appropriate connections and secure and reliable system operation, as well as the designation of alternative power supply systems for emergency situations.

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)

(iii a) facilitating smart sector integration in a wider way in favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

Amendment 190 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 192 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 193 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide ~~network for the transport and storage of hydrogen~~transport network and encouraging the development and establishment of new areas for the production and storage of hydrogen, including in mountain, island and rural areas, areas undergoing depopulation and bordering third countries and areas with significant brownfield sites, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

(i) ~~market~~the integration of existing or emerging markets, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of ~~renewable~~ hydrogen.

Amendment 197 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of ~~renewable~~ hydrogen.

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of ~~renewable~~ hydrogen.

Amendment 199 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability~~, including~~ by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through linking different energy carriers and sectors or enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage.

Amendment 201 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f

(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low- carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute 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 and distribution in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of innovative technologies and cybersecurity; (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.deleted

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 203 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 205 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by retrofitting, repurposing, increasing the capacity or improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution or storage systems in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of ~~innovative technologies and~~solutions in at least one of the following areas: innovative technologies, technological, mechanical, engineering improvements or cybersecurity;

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by retrofitting, repurposing, increasing the capacity or improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution or storage system in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of ~~innovative technologie~~solutions in at least one of the following areas: innovative technologies, mechanical or engineering improvements and cybersecurity;

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by retrofitting, repurposing, increasing the capacity or improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution or storage system in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of ~~innovative technologie~~solutions in at least one of the following areas: innovative technologies, mechanical or engineering improvements and cybersecurity;

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response, storage and facilitating flexibility services.

Amendment 210 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of reverse flows or links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of reverse flows or links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of reverse flows or links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)

(iii a) (iv) enabling transport of renewable and decarbonised gases from production units to the transmission or distribution network;

Amendment 214 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)

(iii a) enabling transport of renewable and decarbonised gases from production units to the transmission or distribution network.

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)

(iii a) enabling transport of renewable decarbonised gases from production units to transmission or distribution network;

Amendment 216 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(f a) (f)(a) for natural gas PCIs at advanced implementation stage projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (new) of Annex II, the project by the end of 2023 is under construction or a Connecting Europe Facility grant agreement for works or studies has been concluded by this date and 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 f supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iv) sustainability, inter alia through reducing emissions, supporting intermittent renewable generation and enhancing deployment of renewable or low carbon gas;

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(f a) (f a) (new) for natural gas PCIs at advanced implementation stage projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (new) of Annex II, the project by the end of 2023 is under construction or a Connecting Europe Facility grant agreement for works or studies has been concluded by this date and 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 or low carbon gas;

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Natural gas infrastructure shall be considered as projects of common interest and have access to Connecting Europe Facility under the category “smart gas grids” under the following criteria: (a) natural gas transmission pipeline projects which enables the transition from coal to natural gas, taking into account that the pipelines fulfil all necessary sustainability measures and technical requirements to transport 100% hydrogen and allow interconnection within coal regions of at least two Member States, based on the reference to the National Climate and Energy Plans including the scope of the TYNDPs.; (b) natural gas transmission pipeline projects provided that the pipelines can transport hydrogen based on the reference to the National Climate and Energy Plans including the scope of the TYNDPs;

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

In assessing projects, to ensure a consistent assessment method among the different Groups each Group shall give due consideration to:

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply, and the principle of energy efficiency first;

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) the rules and indicators as set out in Annex IV as well as the Agency’s framework guidelines as set out in Article 12.

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

As regards smart electricity grids ~~and smart gas grids~~ projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in points (1)(d) ~~and point (2) 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.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

A phase out of remaining fossil fuels by 31 December 2025("selection date") shall ensure a clear end date for low carbon hydrogen.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Project promoters shall draw up an publicly available implementation plan for projects of common interest, including a timetable for each of the following:

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principle of “do no significant harm” to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 2020/852;

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principle of “do no significant harm”; to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 2020/852.

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate ~~adaptation~~proofing and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principle of energy efficiency first and of “do no significant harm”;

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) a sufficiently long period for approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned;

Amendment 230 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. By ~~31 December of each~~28 February of second year following the year of inclusion of a project of common interest on the Union list pursuant to Article 3, project promoters shall submit an annual report, for each project falling under the categories set out in points (1) to (4) of Annex II, to the competent authority referred to in Article 8.

Amendment 231 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. By ~~31 December~~28 February of each year following the year of inclusion of a project of common interest on the Union list pursuant to Article 3, project promoters shall submit an annual report, for each project falling under the categories set out in points (1) to (4) of Annex II, to the competent authority referred to in Article 8.

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. By ~~31 December of~~28 February, each year following the year of inclusion of a project of common interest on the Union list pursuant to Article 3, project promoters shall submit an annual report, for each project falling under the categories set out in points (1) to (4) of Annex II, to the competent authority referred to in Article 8.

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project, in particular with regard to permit granting and consultation procedures as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project “does not do significant harm” to the environment, and climate adaptation measures taken as identified in the climate proofing process;

Amendment 234 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5

5. By 31 ~~January~~March, each year, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8 shall submit to the Agency and to the respective 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 of projects of common interest located on their respective territory with regard to the permit granting processes, and on the reasons for such delays. The contribution of the competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked as such and drafted without modifying the text introduced by the project promoters.

Amendment 235 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5

Amendment 237 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters should provide to the Agency the implementation plan or equivalent for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out.

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6

Amendment 240 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1

The pre-application procedure shall include the preparation of any environmental reports by the project promoters, as necessary, including the climate ~~adaptation~~proofing documentation.

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

The competent authorities shall ensure that ~~permit granting is accelerated in line wi~~the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months, including, where necessary, setting the t~~his Chapter for each category of projects of common interest~~ime limits in the relevant legislation, including the environmental impact assessments. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers.

Amendment 242 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8

8. The time limits laid down in this Article shall be without prejudice to obligations arising from international and Union law, and without prejudice to administrative appeal procedures and judicial remedies before a court or tribunal, but exclude State liability insofar as the provisions of this Regulation conflict with Member States' existing obligations under EU law.

Amendment 243 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – point 1 (new)

(1) 8.a Where the national legislation provides more favorable treatment for investment processes, particularly in terms of the time limits for a given type of investment than those set out in this Article, competent authorities shall ensure that the most favorable treatment applies to the projects of common interes.

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)

8 a. Provisions set out in this Article should be without a prejudice to any national legislation which provides more favorable treatment, particularly in terms of the time limits and the requirements for a given type of investment than those set out in this Article. Competent authorities shall ensure that the most favorable treatment applies to the projects of common interest.

Amendment 245 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)

8 a. Where the national legislation provides more favorable treatment, particularly in terms of the time limits for a given type of investment than those set out in this Article, competent authorities shall ensure that the mostfavorable treatment applies to the projects of common interest.

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the Agency in collaboration with the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission ~~and the Agency their respective~~the integrated methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving the energy infrastructure committees of the Groups and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

~~4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodologies, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

Amendment 254 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment 255 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the ~~Agency~~Commission’s approval together with a document providing explanatory basis to justify the proposed changes.

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 257 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

Amendment 258 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the ~~Agency or the~~ Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 259 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

9. The methodologies shall be updated and improved regularly upon request from the Commission following the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 6. The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.

Amendment 260 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

9. The methodologies shall be updated and improved regularly following the procedure described in ~~paragraphs 1 to 6.~~this article The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

Amendment 262 #

Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ, Ondřej KNOTEK, Alin MITUȚA, Mauri PEKKARINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 12

12. The consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 shall cover at least the respective sectors’ interlinkages at all stages of infrastructure planning, specifically scenarios, and the infrastructure gaps identification therein in particular with respect to cross-border capacities within the scenarios, and projects assessment. The ENTSO-E and ENTSO G shall include in the interlinked model a roadmap for the future inclusion of other sectors relevant to the sound development of the electricity system and to the gas system and in accordance with the European, national and regional development strategies.

Amendment 264 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, ~~and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders~~representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~the Agency. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the Member States, and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 266 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are ~~fully~~ in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets ~~and the latest available Commission scenarios~~.

Amendment 268 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

3. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall invite the energy infrastructure committees of the Groups and the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, to participate in the scenarios development process.

Amendment 272 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the ~~Agency and the~~ Commission for ~~their~~its opinion.

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment 274 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. Where there are considerable gaps in the infrastructure the ENTSO E and ENTSO G shall consider the appropriate technical solution taking into account the specificity of the area, the differences between the degree of the pollution of the present energy solutions used in the region and the new proposed technology, national development strategies and the cohesion policy. Where using natural gas infrastructure is of ut most important for the region and the only efficient solution with a considerable contribution to the decarbonisation and the possibility to reconvert it to low carbon gases the projects shall be considered eligible.

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 279 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving the energy infrastructure committees of the Groups and all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.

Amendment 281 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

3. Within t~~hree~~wo months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission.

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports ~~taking due account of~~inline with the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion ~~before the publication of~~.. Justifications must be provided if these opinions are not integrated in the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 284 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the updated infrastructure gapsreports to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 285 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. By [31 July 20223], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define, without prejudice to later environmental assessments, and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. Thate offshore renewable potential of each sea basin shall be identified through reports, prepared by European Commission, upon consultation with Member States and other relevant stakeholders, six months before the deadline for a joint offshore grid plan for a specific corridor. That non-binding agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.

Amendment 286 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 287 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every ~~three~~four years.

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b)~~, (c)~~ and (ec) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, interested investors or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by interested investors and network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator or interested investor for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall include ~~all the efficientl~~the necessary incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project. The national regulatory authorities shall thereafter assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues, that could lead to energy poverty, might arise due to the inclusion of the investment costs in tariffs.

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4

Amendment 296 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

2. In their decision granting the incentives referred to in paragraph 1, national regulatory authorities shall consider the location of the projects, the results of the cost-benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and in particular the regional or Union-wide positive externalities generated by the project. The national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoters, the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of the risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project, when compared to a lower-risk alternative. Eligible risks shall in particular include risks related to new transmission technologies, both onshore and offshore, risks related to under-recovery of costs and development risks.

Amendment 298 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the rules for anticipatory investment; or

Amendment 301 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c

Amendment 302 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) ~~any other measure deemed necessary and appropriate.~~the rules for recognition of costs (CAPEX and OPEX), which shall include:

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 1 (new)

1) future regulatory depreciation allowance for any CAPEX costs of major maintenance, repair, or replacement of any project-related assets; and

Amendment 304 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 2 (new)

2) the non-delayed recognition, in full, of any operational costs of project- related assets and exemption of projects from efficiency targets and related deductions under nationallegislation;

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 3 (new)

3) smartness bonus for innovative digital and renewable integration solutions, including solutions developed within the Horizon Europe programme.

Amendment 306 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II, ~~except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects,~~ are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

Amendment 308 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Support for empowerment of stakeholders in view of fulfilling their role in the energy infrastructure committee as referred to in paragraph 1a of Article 3 shall be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for capacity building, skilling and training.

Amendment 309 #

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of ~~seven~~four years from [1 January 2022]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 310 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Report must take into consideration results of cost-benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 11 for Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans and Projects of Common Interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (e) and point (3) of Annex II.

Amendment 311 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Not later than 31 December 2027, the Commission shall publish a report on the implementation of projects of common interest and submit it to the European Parliament and the Council. Report must take into consideration results of cost- benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 11 for Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans and Projects of Common Interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II. That report shall provide an evaluation of:

Amendment 312 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the main expected benefits and the costs, resulting from cost-benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 11, of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;

Amendment 313 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part

(6) South and EaWest offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea~~, Black Sea~~ (including Cadiz Gulf) and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 314 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: ~~Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia,~~ France, Greece, Italy, Malta, ~~Romania, Slovenia,~~Portugal and Spain;

Amendment 315 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part

(7) South ~~Western Europe~~and East offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the ~~North Atlantic Ocean~~Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 316 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: ~~France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain~~Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania and Slovenia.

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 a (new)

(7 a) Atlantic offshore grid:integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.

Amendment 318 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure ~~enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone~~including the transitional; use of blending with gas, the repurposing of gas infrastructure or any other specific solutions for disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral or isolated regions and Member States, such as island, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone directly or indirectly (including through third countries) connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport. Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas application aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure. efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

Amendment 320 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;deleted

Amendment 321 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;

Amendment 322 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transportincluding the transitional; use of blending with gas, the repurposing of gas infrastructure or any other specific solutions for disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral or isolated regions and Member States, such as island, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone directly or indirectly (including through third countries) connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport. Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas application aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure. efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.

Amendment 323 #

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure ~~enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone~~including the transitional use of blending with gas, the repurposing of gas infrastructure or any other specific solutions for disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral or isolated Member States and regions, such as islands enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone, directly or indirectly (including through third countries) connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 324 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;deleted

Amendment 325 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;

Amendment 326 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

Amendment 327 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12

(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage. Member States concerned: all;deleted

Amendment 328 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

Amendment 329 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13

Amendment 330 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, ~~support the uptake of innovative solutions~~also through blending with methane, support the uptake of innovative technological, mechanical or engineering solutions, also supported by digital instruments, for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 331 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, in particular through their blends with methane, support the uptake of innovative digital, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 332 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

Amendment 333 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13 a) Natural gas infrastructure:Completion of gas infrastructure projects for the purpose of enhancing market integration, security of supply, and competition and which contribute to sustainability. Member States concerned: all.

Amendment 334 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 b (new)

(13 b) Gas grid deployment: development of selected gas infrastructure projects that have already been granted the PCI status according to the previous Regulation or can prove their advanced implementation level or mature stage or can contribute, for a transitional period until 2040, to the promotion of hydrogen and renewable and low-carbon gases.

Amendment 335 #

Isabel BENJUMEA BENJUMEA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

(a) high-voltage overhead transmission lines, if they have been designed for a voltage of 220 kV or more, including any physical equipment to allow transport of electricity on the high and extra - high voltage level, including high voltage overhead transmission lines, considering internal lines in MS (concerning connections between islands, as well connections between islands and mainland and interconnections between MS) and underground and submarine transmission cables, if they have been designed for a voltage of 150 kV or more;

Amendment 336 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

Amendment 337 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e

(e) any equipment or installation falling under category referred to in point (a) ~~having dual functionality: interconnection and~~allowing for transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites to ~~two~~one or more countries, as well as any offshore adjacent equipment or installation essential to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems, and necessary substations if they also ensure technology interoperability inter alia interface compatibility between different technologies, (‘offshore grids for renewable energy’).

Amendment 338 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e

Amendment 339 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) concerning smart gas grids: (a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.deleted

Amendment 340 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation ~~aiming at~~intended to enabl~~ing~~e and facilitat~~ing~~e the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen)~~, synthetic methane or hydrogen) by blending it into the network. This includes: digital control systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent integration, monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network~~. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.~~ ; the infrastructure adjustments needed to support the establishment of smart gas grids, to connect production plants to the network and to enable higher concentrations of hydrogen to be absorbed within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections to plants producing renewable, low-carbon gas and to the transmission network; equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, such as the updating of parts of the gas infrastructure in order to make grid assets compatible with the transport of renewable, low-carbon gases blended with methane and hydrogen.

Amendment 341 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen)~~, synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into transmission grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network. , such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit network assets to be compatible to transport renewable and low-carbon gases in blends of methane and hydrogen. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be used in the transitional period for the purposed of blending of hydrogen with methane until there is sufficient market demand to make pure hydrogen economically feasible.

Amendment 342 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including bio~~methane or hydrogen)~~gas, biomethane, synthetic gas or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include ~~equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network~~connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production units into the transmission and distribution grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level as well as from pipelines of different capacities and related necessary upgrades to the network, such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to repurpose the grid to be fully compatible to transport pure hydrogen or to retrofit the existing network to be fully compatible to transport blends of hydrogen and methane.

Amendment 343 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane, synthetic gas or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network~~. Furthermore, such projects may also include~~, valves, regulators, and other elements, including inner coating of existing pipelines as well as upgrades to existing networks to enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low carbon gases. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production units into the transmission and distribution grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level as well as from pipelines of different capacities and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, including capacity expansion and retrofitting.

Amendment 344 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

Amendment 345 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen including the repurposed natural gas infrastracture, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 346 #

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, and transitional blending with natural gas, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 347 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen and transitional blending with natural gas, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 348 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) underground storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen pipelines and pipelines that transfer for a transitional period blending of hydrogen and natural gas referred to in point (a);

Amendment 349 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

Amendment 350 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen or ~~hydrogen~~for a transitional period liquefied hydrogen blended with liquefied natural gas and embedded in other chemical substances with the objective of injecting the hydrogen or its blending with natural gas into the grid;

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

Amendment 352 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

Amendment 353 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) any equipment or installation essential for the hydrogen system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be used in the transitional period for the purpose of blending of hydrogen with methane until the emergence of sufficient market demand which will make pure hydrogen economically feasible.

Amendment 354 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Amendment 355 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas ~~dedicated~~ to hydrogen, or a combination of the two. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in point (a),(b), (c) and (d) may be used in a transitional period for the purpose of blends of hydrogen with methane or methane”

Amendment 356 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas ~~dedicated~~ to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 357 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) (e) transmission pipelines or reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied naturalgas (LNG) or any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently for the purpose of methane and hydrogen to enable fuel switch from more carbon intensive fuels (notably coal, lignite, oil) during a transitional period, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, provided that, upon construction, these investments are ready for the future use of hydrogen.

Amendment 358 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) steam methane reforming (SMR) installations, combined with CCS/CCUS and methane pyrolysis installations.

Amendment 359 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) steam methane reforming (SMR) installations, combined with CCS/CCUS and methane pyrolysis installations.

Amendment 360 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 361 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

(b) related equipment, including connections to the gas grid.

Amendment 362 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5

Amendment 363 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) concerning carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilisation or storage:

Amendment 364 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5 a) concerning natural gas: (a) transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas and biogas that form part of a network which mainly contains high-pressure pipelines, excluding high-pressure pipelines used for upstream or local distribution of natural gas;and transmission pipelines which will physically end the isolation of a Member State from the EU gas network; (b) underground storage facilities connected to the above-mentioned high- pressure gas pipelines; (c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied naturalgas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG); (d) any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations;

Amendment 365 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5 a) (5 a) concerning natural gas: all infrastructure, equipment, installation or services which were part of natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No347/2013 and not yet finished.

Amendment 366 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

Amendment 367 #

Amendment 368 #

Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ, Ondřej KNOTEK, Alin MITUȚA, Mauri PEKKARINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1

For the other energy infrastructure categories, each Group shall be composed of the representatives of the Member States, including from regional and local level, project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in Annex I and the Commission.

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 2

(2) depending on the number of candidate projects for the Union list, regional infrastructure gaps and market developments, the Groups and the decision-making bodies of the Groups may split, merge or meet in different configurations, as necessary, to discuss matters common to all Groups or pertaining solely to particular regions. Such matters may include issues relevant to cross-regional consistency or the number of proposed projects included on the draft regional lists at risk of becoming unmanageable. To ensure a consistent development of the network, within their respective regional group, TSOs shall have the opportunity to coordinate with competent NRAs and competent Member States the opinion on projects not promoted by them but developed in their country creating the necessary synergies with the national development strategies and with the cohesion policy.

Amendment 370 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 2

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5

(5) each Group shall invite, as appropriate, the organisations representing relevant stakeholders — and, where deemed appropriate, directly the stakeholders— including producers, distribution system operators, suppliers, consumers and organisations for environmental protection. The Group may organise hearings or consultations, where relevant for the accomplishments of its tasks. set up a committee for monitoring of the work conducted by the Group (‘energy infrastructure committee’). The energy infrastructure committee shall be invited to meetings of the Group regularly and at least once per year. Meeting documents shall be made available to the energy infrastructure committee at least 10 working days prior to the meeting. Members of the energy infrastructure committee may take the floor during the meeting. The energy infrastructure committee shall be composed of the organisations representing relevant stakeholders — and, where deemed appropriate, directly the stakeholders— including producers, distribution system operators, suppliers, consumers and organisations for environmental protection, civil society organisations and of relevant researchers and independent scientists. The energy infrastructure committee shall seek for covering different territorial levels including European, national, cross- border, regional or local. The energy infrastructure committee shall be independent from the Group, and it shall have an observatory role.Conflict of interest shall be excluded. The Group may organise hearings and shall consult the energy infrastructure committee for the accomplishments of its tasks including for establishing regional lists for each energy infrastructure category. The Group shall provide financial and administrative support to the energy infrastructure committee in order to facilitate the committee’s work.

Amendment 372 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c

Amendment 373 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

(4) as of 1 January 2024, the proposed hydrogen projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (3) of Annex II are projects that are part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan ~~for gas~~, developed by the ~~ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009~~Agency with the participation and close cooperation of hydrogen project promoters.

Amendment 374 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of inclusion in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans by automatic inclusion taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 375 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

Amendment 376 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

(6) pProposed carbon dioxide transport and storage projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of Annex II shall be presented as part of a plan, developed by at least two Member States, for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure, to be presented by the Member States concerned or entities designated by those Member States to the Commission.

Amendment 377 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

Amendment 378 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 11

(11) the Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects based on a transparent assessment of the projects, using the criteria set out in Article 4 and taking into account the assessment of the regulators, the input from the energy infrastructure committee or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competency of national regulatory authorities.

Amendment 379 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part

(1) a project with significant cross- border impact or potential to create such is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:

Amendment 380 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part

(1) a project with significant cross- border impact or potential to create such is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:

Amendment 381 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project. This criterion is not applicable only in case the project ensures the improvement of energy security of the region by providing additional balancing capacity and regulation services;

Amendment 382 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;, or the project decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected system in one or more Member States, or project improves energy security of a region.

Amendment 383 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources; The projects may also foresees a crossborder impact, without involving a physical common border.

Amendment 384 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved ~~only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are~~provided they ensure interoperability and their investments have a significant clros~~ely associated to the project and ensure interoperability~~s/border impact or potential to create such. A project covers at least 530000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 30120 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 210 % originate from variable renewable resources;

Amendment 385 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 530000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 30120 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 210 % originate from variable renewable resources;

Amendment 386 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved ~~only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are~~provided they ensure interoperability and their investments have a significant clros~~ely associated to the project and ensure interoperability~~s- border impactor potential to create such. . A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;

Amendment 387 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1020 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least ~~two~~one Member States;

Amendment 388 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 100 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least ~~two~~one Member States;

Amendment 389 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Amendment 390 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators ~~from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States,~~ that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.

Amendment 391 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Amendment 392 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

Amendment 393 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one or more Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union- wide ten- year network development plan;

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least ~~two~~one Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union-wide ten- year network development plan;

Amendment 395 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

Amendment 396 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of ~~renewable hydrogen~~hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4)(a)(ii) of Annex II.

Amendment 397 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

Amendment 398 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

Amendment 399 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

(b) market integration and interoperability measured by ~~calculating the additional value of the project to the integration of market areas and price convergence, to the overall flexibility~~significantly increasing existing crossborder hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the ~~system~~project.

Amendment 400 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6

(6) concerning smart gas grid projects falling under the category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows: (a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable and low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage. (b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer. (c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.deleted

Amendment 401 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable ~~and~~or low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation, air pollution mitigation and the adequate detection of leakage.

Amendment 402 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

Amendment 403 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

Amendment 404 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by ~~local~~domestic renewable ~~and~~or low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer, avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation.

Amendment 405 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

Amendment 406 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

Amendment 407 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c

(c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost ~~savings~~and greenhouse gas emission reduction savings and efficient use of energy enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.

Amendment 408 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of ~~renewable~~ hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 409 #

Amendment 410 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1

Amendment 411 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts and indirect cross border impact. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 412 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21, a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ ~~21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.~~ 22Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

Amendment 53 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)

(1 b) The guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure should support activities that respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and do no significant harm to the environmental objectives within the meaning of Article17 of Regulation (EU) No 2020/852 to achieve climate neutrality at the latest by 2050.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change following the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’) sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral ~~European~~ Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

Amendment 55 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23, the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing cross-border interconnections, promote new ones and help integrate renewable energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009, OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39–75.

Amendment 56 #

Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ, Ondřej KNOTEK, Alin MITUȚA, Mauri PEKKARINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) The target agreed in the conclusions of the March 2002 Barcelona European Council for Member States to have a level of electricity interconnections equivalent to at least 10 % of their installed production capacity has not yet been achieved. In its conclusions of 23 and 24 October 2014, the European Council endorsed an electricity interconnection target of at least 15 %. The communication of the Commission of 23 November 2017 on strengthening Europe's energy networks assesses progress towards achieving the 10 % interconnection target and suggests ways in which to operationalise the 15 % interconnection target for2030, provided that system benefits outweigh costs, while acknowledging that many Member States require significantly higher interconnection levels, in particular by taking into account the urgency indicators developed by the Interconnection expert group (ITEG).

Amendment 57 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013, but both require ongoing support if their full potential is to be exploited and they can contribute to the transition towards the climate targets. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 58 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. Therefore there will be no need for further development in that area. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important key enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. ~~For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013.~~ Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

Amendment 61 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. Energy infrastructures remain in place for decades, it is therefore essential that they are future-proof and do not result in stranded assets. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy ~~can~~should ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality including through climate proofing and prioritising of projects that are in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the gradual decarbonisation of the gas sector, which in some regions will constitute an essential energy source during the transition phase. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 63 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable and low carbon energy sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market ~~and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives~~. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 65 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 67 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The importance of smart electricity grids in achieving the Union’s energy and climate policy objectives has been acknowledged in the communication from the Commission on energy system integration28 . The criteria for the category should include technological developments regarding innovation and digital aspects. Furthermore, the role of projects promoters should be clarified. Given the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas, smart grid technologies should also help to improve energy network related support for cross border high capacity recharging to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector and facilitate the installation of charging stations in regions where they are lacking. _________________ 28 COM(2020) 299 final

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from additional renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. ~~In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.~~

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable and low carbon electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large- scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective~~. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon~~ Further investments on renewable hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Existing gas transmission networks should be adapted to allow conversion to hydrogen. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 77 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy ~~should~~must include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) The Union should encourage the development of hydrogen production and storage sites located in mountain, island and rural areas, areas undergoing depopulation and bordering on third countries and areas with significant brownfield sites and offer incentives to establish new storage and transport infrastructure in the areas concerned.

Amendment 79 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to facilitate large-scale connection for individual consumers, to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies.

Amendment 82 #

Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA, Elżbieta KRUK, Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI, Raffaele FITTO, Izabela-Helena KLOC

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union taking into account the various specificities of each Member State and the needs to follow different pathways towards decarbonisation, as to leave no one behind in the end. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.

Amendment 84 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for ~~at least two~~one or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list provided they are consistent with overall policy approaches and upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 86 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third- country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation ~~should~~must include in its scope the possibility of projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. This to secure future and fair cooperation. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)

(17a) With a view to combating the weakening and erosion of the economic and social fabric in mountain, island and rural areas, areas undergoing depopulation and areas with significant brownfield sites and fostering their sustainable technological development, the Union should offer incentives for the development and establishment in these areas of production, storage and transport infrastructure.

Amendment 88 #

Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ, Mauri PEKKARINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. It should be taken into account, that the possibilities of producing offshore wind power differ in different regions of the Union. Commitments and other solutions concerning offshore wind power should be made in connection to other decisions relating to the production of renewable energy. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid, through cross-border diversification, for example. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investments in offshore renewable energy30 to make this technology mature and more cost-efficient. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. ~~_________________ 30~~Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable and low carbon electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 95 #

Alessandro PANZA, Francesca DONATO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)

(23a) The Commission's geographical priorities should include mountain areas, islands and areas with brownfield sites which can make a vital contribution to achieving the 2050 climate targets, given that for some time mountain communities, islands and areas with significant brownfield sites have been focusing on local energy production from renewable sources with the aim of becoming self-sufficient. Mountain areas, islands and areas with significant brownfield sites should be key interlocutors in the decision-making process on Union energy policies.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) Regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing and reviewing projects of common interest, leading to the establishment of regional lists of projects of common interest for each energy infrastructure category. In order to ensure broad consensus, those regional groups should ensure close cooperation between Member States, national regulatory authorities, project promoters and relevant stakeholders, and each regional group should therefore set up a committee to monitor the work conducted by the regional group. This committee should be involved at all stages of implementation of this regulation. In the context of that cooperation, national regulatory authorities should, where necessary, advise the regional groups, inter alia on the feasibility of the regulatory aspects of proposed projects and on the feasibility of the proposed timetable for regulatory approval. The regional groups should strive for utmost transparency and accountability.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)

(25 a) In order to increase efficiency and pan-European integration the cooperation between the regional groups should be strengthened and further encouraged. The Commission plays an important role to facilitate this cooperation also in view of addressing possible impacts of projects on other regional groups.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) A new Union list of project of common interest (‘Union list’) should be established every two years. Projects of common interest that are completed or that no longer fulfil the relevant criteria and requirements as set out in this Regulation should not appear on the next Union list. ~~For that reason, existing projects of common interest that are to be included in the next Union list should be subject to the same selection~~However PCI projects which have reached sufficient maturity (under construction or in permitting), are part of the national development strategic plans and are demonstrating steady and concrete procgress ~~for the establishment of regional lists and for the establishment of the Union list applied to proposed projects. However t~~, as per their implementation plan, should be automatically re- confirmed in the future PCI lists until their commissioning without imposing reapplication by project promoters. The resulting administrative burden should be reduced as much as possible, for example by using to the extent possible information submitted previously, and by taking account of the annual reports of the project promoters. To that end, existing projects of common interest that have made significant progress should benefit from a streamlined inclusion process in the Union-wide ten- year network development plan.

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2021/05/04 ENVI 954 amendments...

Amendment 1000 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) ~~any of~~concluded theat following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distributr the required deployment of hydrogen a large-scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure, retrofitted pipelines for regional and ~~consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may~~temporal blending solutions and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be include ~~equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.~~ d in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union.

Amendment 1001 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) ~~any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilita~~dedicated pipelines transporting and distributing the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitat from the geothermal district heating or cooling systems to the end users and any equipment or ing, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing networkstallation essential for the system in question to operate properly, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems.

Amendment 1002 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen)~~, synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent integration, monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gas production facilities into transmission or distribution grids, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit the network to be compatible to transport blends of methane and hydrogen.

Amendment 1003 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable ~~and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the~~hydrogen into the hydrogen network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within ~~a gas~~the network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.

Amendment 1004 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen)~~, synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into the transmission grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit network assets to be compatible to transport renewable and low-carbon gases in blends of methane and hydrogen. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be used during the transitional period for the purpose of blending of hydrogen with methane until there is sufficient market demand to make pure hydrogen economically feasible.

Amendment 1005 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen)~~, synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into the transmission grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit network assets to be compatible to transport renewable and low-carbon gases in blends of methane and hydrogen.

Amendment 1006 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane ~~or hydrogen)~~, synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into the transmission grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the ~~existing network~~network, such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit network assets to be compatible to transport renewable and low-carbon gases in blends of methane and hydrogen.

Amendment 1007 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

Amendment 1008 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) by blending it into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent integration, monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network, notably by increasing the ability to blend different types of gas. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network as well as new grid connections for renewable, decarbonised and low-carbon gases production units.

Amendment 1009 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)

(2a) concerning heating and cooling networks: (a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable energy based heat, cold and unavoidable excess heat resources into the network: pipes equipped with systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, temperature control and management of heat and cool production, distribution and consumption within a network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable integration of thermal storage, local heat or cold /ice storage from the distribution level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network to enable two-way district heating and cooling, as well as conversion facilities.

Amendment 1010 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)

(2a) concerning district heating and cooling: (a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of carbon-free energy based heat and cold into the network: pipes equipped with systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, temperature control and management of heat and cool production, distribution and consumption within a network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable integration of thermal storage, local heat or cold /ice storage from the distribution level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network to enable two-way district heating and cooling, as well as conversion facilities.

Amendment 1011 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part

(3) concerning renewables-based hydrogen:

Amendment 1012 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Amendment 1013 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission and distribution pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, ~~giv~~aiming to give access to ~~multiple~~all network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis~~, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen~~;

Amendment 1014 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, ~~which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen~~including repurposed natural gas infrastructure;

Amendment 1015 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport ofand distribution of green and pink hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non- discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines~~, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen~~;

Amendment 1016 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Amendment 1017 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Amendment 1018 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen including dedicated hydrogen transmission pipelines and transmission pipelines transporting a gas- hydrogen blend, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non- discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen-ready transmission pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 1019 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of gas and hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure ~~hydrogen~~ pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of gas and hydrogen;.

Amendment 1020 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, including the repurposed natural gas infrastructure, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non- discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 1021 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen including the repurposed natural gas infrastructure, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 1022 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Amendment 1023 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Amendment 1024 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, for hydrogen in gaseous or liquid state, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;

Amendment 1025 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) hydrogen-ready underground storage facilities connected to the high- pressure hydrogen-ready transmission pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 1026 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) ~~underground~~ storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 1027 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) underground storage facilities connected to ~~the high-pressure~~ hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);

Amendment 1028 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

Amendment 1029 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for green and pink liquefied hydrogen ~~or hydrogen embedded in other chemical substances~~ with the objective of injecting the green and pink hydrogen into the grid;

Amendment 1030 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) reception, compression, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen or hydrogen embedded in other chemical substances with the objective of injecting the hydrogen into the grid;

Amendment 1031 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)

(ca) storage facilities connected to the electricity networks that enable integration with electricity sectors, enabling the operations of the energy systems across multiple Energy carriers

Amendment 1032 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) any equipment or installation essential for the hydrogen ~~system~~ pipelines and facilities referred to in points (a), (b) and (c)to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations.

Amendment 1033 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) any equipment or installation essential for the ~~hydrogen system~~infrastructure to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations.

Amendment 1034 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 1035 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas ~~dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two~~to hydrogen, or a combination of the two. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in point (a), (b), (c) and (d) may be used in a transitional period for the purpose of blends of hydrogen with methane or methane.

Amendment 1036 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 1037 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 1038 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets ~~convert~~repurposed from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 1039 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas solely dedicated to green and pink hydrogen, or a combination of the two.

Amendment 1040 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1

Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two. During a transitional period, energy infrastructure as listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be used for low- carbon gas blends, based on life cycle emissions assessments to avoid future lock-in effects.

Amendment 1041 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(da) Transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas between coal and lignite regions of at least two Member States during a transitional period, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, provided that these transmission pipelines are ready for the future transport of hydrogen.

Amendment 1042 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) concerning electrolyser facilities: (a) Electrolysers: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/200160 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network- related function; (b) related equipment. _________________ 60deleted OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 1043 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production com~~plies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fu~~es from completely comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third partyarbon-free energy, or from periods of time where carbon-free energy production in the grid exceeds demand, and (iii) have also a network- related function; ~~_________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~

Amendment 1044 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1020 MW capacity,; (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emisshave a direct connection between the new renewable energy installations or a power purchase agreement for additional renewable energy capacity; or (iii) produce during perionds ~~savings are calculated us~~when the electricity ing the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicabgrid is entirely renewable or when the production of renewable electricity exceeds demand would be lost or curtaile,d or ~~by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network- related function; _________________ 60~~is converted into hydrogen for storage for system efficiency purposes; OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 1045 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

(b) related equipment, including on- and offshore electrolysis facilities intended for the conversion of renewable energy into hydrogen and pipeline connections to the network.

Amendment 1046 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 780 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 1047 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 760 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 941g CO2e/MJ ~~as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60~~. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; ~~_________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~

Amendment 1048 #

Pascal CANFIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Frédérique RIES

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have in total at least 1050 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life- cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.

Amendment 1049 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1020 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the ~~life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparat~~technical screening criteria established in the framework of ~~94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60~~the Regulation 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life- cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; ~~_________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.~~

Amendment 1050 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

Amendment 1051 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

(b) related equipment, including pipeline connections to the gas network.

Amendment 1052 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5

Amendment 1053 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5

Amendment 1054 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5

Amendment 1055 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) concerning carbon dioxide capture, transport and utilisation or storage:

Amendment 1056 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Sara CERDAS, Tudor CIUHODARU

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)

(-a) infrastructure for collecting carbon dioxide from the air or from industrial installations, where decarbonisation is not feasible;

Amendment 1057 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants) that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; _________________ 61deleted OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 1058 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) ~~dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants)~~All infrastructure, equipment, and transport modalities, including dedicated pipelines used to transport carbon dioxide from sources that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; or for the purpose of carbon dioxide capture and utilisation; _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 1059 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) dedicated pipelines~~, other than upstream pipeline network~~ and all infrastructure and equipment including ships and trucks, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants) that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ;or for the purpose of carbon dioxide capture and utilisation _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.

Amendment 1060 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Sara CERDAS, Tudor CIUHODARU

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)

a(a) concerning natural gas: transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas, underground storage facilities or reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) or any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compression stations, which were part of natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013.

Amendment 1061 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1062 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1063 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

(b) facilities for liquefaction and ~~buffer~~ storage of carbon dioxide, permanently or in view of its further transportation. This does not include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;

Amendment 1064 #

Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1065 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1066 #

Emma WIESNER, Karin KARLSBRO, Ondřej KNOTEK, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)

(ba) Equipment and infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;

Amendment 1067 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Nils TORVALDS, Irena JOVEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5a) concerning district heating and cooling: district heating and cooling systems meeting the following criteria: (a) at least 1000 MW installed capacity for heating or 100 MW installed capacity for cooling, (b) existence of a district heating network for the transport of hot steam or water or a distribution network for the transport of chilled liquids in at least one of the following categories: low cooling temperature (5-25 degrees Celsius), low temperature (30-40 degrees Celsius), average temperature (40-90 degrees Celsius) or high temperature (from 100 degrees Celsius), (c) heat generators producing heat or waste heat that can be injected in the district heating network pursuant to the definition of ‘waste heat and cold’ of (EU) 2018/2001; ‘highly efficient cogeneration of (EU) 2012/27, geothermal energy, heat pumps or bioenergy;

Amendment 1068 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5a) concerning natural gas: transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas, underground storage facilities or reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) or any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compression stations, which were part of projects natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013.

Amendment 1069 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5a) concerning heating and cooling networks:

Amendment 1070 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)

(5b) (a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable or excess heat and cold resources into the network: pipes equipped with systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, temperature control and management of heat and cool production, distribution and consumption within a network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable integration of thermal storage, local heat or cold /ice storage from the distribution level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network to enable two-way district heating and cooling, as well as conversion facilities.

Amendment 1071 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, ~~TSOs, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, as relevant~~representatives of the EIC, the Commission, as well as the Agency with particular attention to ensuring a balanced presence of representatives of local authorities, affected populations and communities, nature conservation and environmental protection associations.

Amendment 1072 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

Amendment 1073 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

Amendment 1074 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 a (new)

(1a) The bodies hereinafter referred to as the “Decision-making bodies” are composed of representatives of the EIC, Member States, concerned local authorities and the Commission.

Amendment 1075 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 2 a (new)

(2a) The bodies hereinafter referred to as the 'Decision-making bodies' are composed of representatives of the EIC, Member States and the Commission. It shall be set-up by the Commission by [entry into force] with a list of stakeholders and activities as detailed in the present Regulation, as well as a decision-making process.

Amendment 1076 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 4

(4) each Group shall invite, as appropriate for the purpose of implementing the relevant priority designated in Annex I, promoters of a project potentially eligible for selection as a project of common interest as well as representatives of national administrations, of regulatory authorities, ~~and TSOs~~local authorities and civil society from third countries. The decision to invite third country- representatives shall be based on consensus.

Amendment 1077 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Sara CERDAS, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5

Amendment 1078 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5

Amendment 1079 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5

Amendment 1080 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5

Amendment 1081 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6

(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a platform accessible to ~~stakeholders~~the public, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, a~~s well as meeting minutes, where available. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project rank~~ list of meeting participants as well as meeting min ~~accordance with Article 4(5) are confidential~~utes.

Amendment 1082 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6

(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a platform accessible to stakeholders, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, as well as meeting minutes~~, where available~~. Participants lists, meeting agendas and minutes shall be produced and published for each meeting. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) ashall be re co~~nfidential~~rded in meeting minutes and published.

Amendment 1083 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6

(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a platform accessible to stakeholders, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, participant lists, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, as well as meeting minutes~~, where available~~ and recordings. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) ~~are confidential~~shall be recorded in meeting minutes and published on a platform accessible to all stakeholders.

Amendment 1084 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6

(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a public platform ~~accessible to stakeholders~~, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, as well as meeting minutes, where available. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) are confidential.

Amendment 1085 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 7

(7) the Commission, the Agency, the EIC and the Groups shall strive for consistency between the different Groups. For that purpose, the Commission and the Agency shall ensure, when relevant, the exchange of information on all work representing an interregional interest between the Groups concerned.

Amendment 1086 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c

Amendment 1087 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c

(c) for projects having reached a sufficient degree of maturity, a project- specific cost-benefit analysis based on the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for electricity ~~or the ENTSO for gas~~ pursuant to Article 11;

Amendment 1088 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2

(2) ~~all recipients shall preserve~~The information included in the application for a project of common interest shall be published in the dedicated project website referred to in Article 9(7), taking into account the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.

Amendment 1089 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 3

(3) the proposed ~~electricity transmission and storage projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II are projects tha~~projects of common and mutual interest are part of the latest available Union-wide ten- year network development plan ~~for electricity,~~ developed by the E~~NTSO for Electricity pursuant Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943~~IC. The proposed electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (1)(e) of Annex II are projects that derive from and are consistent with the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14 (2).

Amendment 1090 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

Amendment 1091 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

Amendment 1092 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4

(4) as of 1 January 2024, the proposed hydrogen projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (3) of Annex II are projects that are part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan for gas, developed by the ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 with the participation and close cooperation of hydrogen project promoters, and subject to the Agency opinion referred to in Article 4(3)(b) of Regulation EU (2019/942).

Amendment 1093 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) ~~and (4)~~, in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of inclusion in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans by ~~automatic inclusion~~ taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 1094 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of ~~inclu~~data provision infor the Union-wide ten-year network development plans ~~by automatic inclusion~~ taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 1095 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of inclusion in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans by automatic inclusion taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.

Amendment 1096 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 1

The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall consult with the Commission and the ~~Agency~~EIC about the~~ir respective~~ draft guidelines for inclusion of projects in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans and take due account of the Commission’s and the ~~Agency’~~EIC's recommendations before the publication of the final guidelines.

Amendment 1097 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 1

The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~Agency shall consult with the Commission and the ~~Agency~~ESABCC about their respective draft guidelines for inclusion of projects in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans and take due account of the Commission’s and the Agency’s recommendations before the publication of the final guidelines.

Amendment 1098 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Sara CERDAS, Tudor CIUHODARU

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

Amendment 1099 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

Amendment 1100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6

(6) proposed carbon dioxide capture, storage and transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of Annex II shall be presented as part of a plan, developed by at least two Member States, for the development of cross- border utilisation of carbon dioxide transport and capture and storage infrastructure, to be presented by the Member States concerned or entities designated by those Member States to the Commission.

Amendment 1101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 11

(11) the Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects based on a transparent assessment of the projects, using the criteria set out in Article 4 taking into account the assessment of the regulators, or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competency of national regulatory authorities.

Amendment 1102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 14

(14) where, on the basis of the regional lists received, and after having taken into account the Agency opinion, the total number of proposed projects of common interest on the Union list would exceed a manageable number for a category, the Commission shall consider, after having consulted each Group concerned, not to include in the Union list projects that were ranked lowest in that category by the Group concerned in accordance with the ranking established pursuant to Article 4(5).

Amendment 1103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 14

(14) where, on the basis of the regional lists received, and after having taken into account the Agency opinion, the total number of proposed projects of common interest on the Union list would exceed a manageable number, the Commission shall consider, after having consulted each Group concerned and the European Parliament, not to include in the Union list projects that were ranked lowest by the Group concerned in accordance with the ranking established pursuant to Article 4(5).

Amendment 1104 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Martin HOJSÍK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part

(1) a project with significant cross- border ~~impact~~effect or cross-border replicability is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:

Amendment 1105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States or at any relevant cross-section (including sections between BZ) of the same transmission corridor, by at least 5100 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project. The methodology for calculating such requirements should be delivered by the project promoter through a specific study subjected for approval by the relevant stakeholders – and notably, the concerned TSOs, ENTSO-E and the EC;

Amendment 1106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

Amendment 1107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;. The project uses locally produced geothermal or other renewable energy to power district heating and cooling systems which either a) replace CO2 emissions from incumbent heat provision or the national average by 50 percent; b) directly reduce fuel imports to the Union, c) improve security of supply threats by utilising local energy sources.

Amendment 1108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

(a) for electricity transmission and distribution, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;

Amendment 1109 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a

Amendment 1110 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) for network components that contribute to operational security or increased voltage quality, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage, medium-voltage or low- voltage level. This includes transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Projects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 GWH/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;

Amendment 1111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c

(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-~~voltage and medium~~, medium- and low- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. DProjects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project ~~and ensure interoperability~~. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatt hours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;

Amendment 1112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point d

Amendment 1113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point d a (new)

(da) for hydrogen distribution the project enables the distribution of hydrogen to end-users and the connection of hydrogen production units at a decentralised level

Amendment 1114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point e

(e) for hydrogen storage or hydrogen reception facilities referred to in point (3) of Annex II, the project aims at supplying directly or indirectly, by providing security of supply benefits, at least two Member States;

Amendment 1115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

~~(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 100 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;~~deleted

Amendment 1116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f

(f) for electrolysers, the project ~~provides at least 100 MW installed capacity and the~~consisting of an individual electrolyser or a group of electrolysers brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;

Amendment 1117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Amendment 1118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Amendment 1119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for ~~smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system oper~~heating and cooling networks, the project uses locally produced geothermal, solar heat or~~s, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from a~~ heat pumps to power district heating and cooling systems which either a) replace CO2 emissions from incumbent lheast ~~two Member States. Distribution system operators can~~provision or the national average by 50% be) i~~nvolved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.~~mprove security of supply by utilising local energy sources and can directly lead to reduction of fuel imports to the Union;

Amendment 1120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for ~~smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operat~~heating and cooling networks, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperabilhe project results in avoided cross border infrastructure investments in the concerned Member State and delivers significant heating or cooling capacity.

Amendment 1121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperabilheating and cooling networks, the project results in avoided cross border infrastructure investments in the concerned Member State, in reduced fuel imports to the Union, and delivers significant heating or cooling capacity.

Amendment 1122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Amendment 1123 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Amendment 1124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)

g(a) for offshore renewable electricity transmission, the project is designed to transfer electricity from offshore generation sites with capacity of at least [500] MW and allows for electricity transmission to the onshore grid of a specific Member State, increasing the volume of renewable electricity available on the internal market.

Amendment 1125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)

(ga) for heating and cooling networks, the project results in avoided cross border infrastructure investments in the concerned Member State and delivers significant heating or cooling capacity.

Amendment 1126 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)

(ga) for district heating and cooling the project has at least 1000 Megawatt heat production capacity or 100 Megawatt cooling capacity

Amendment 1127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – introductory part

(2) Inclusion of projects of mutual interest (PMIs) in the revised Regulation, will further increase the connectivity with third countries and extend the scope of the EU regulatory framework to third countries, especially in the context of the recently published European Commission Communication on the Economic and Investment Plan and its focus on investing in clean energy in the countries of Western Balkans. A project of mutual interest with significant cross-border impact is a project which fulfils the following conditions:

Amendment 1128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States and the third countries. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ~~ENTSO for Electricit~~Agency in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

Amendment 1129 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a

Amendment 1130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b

(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of renewables-based hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States and the third countries, while not inhibiting their decarbonisation. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ~~ENTSO for Gas~~agency in the frame of Union-wide ten- year network development plan;

Amendment 1131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

Amendment 1132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

Amendment 1133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c

Amendment 1134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – introductory part

(3) Concerning projects falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 1135 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a – point i

Amendment 1136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a – point ii a (new)

(iia) the contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Amendment 1137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a a (new)

(aa) level of sustainability measured as greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 1138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) transmission ~~of renewabl~~and distribution of carbon-free energy generation to major consumption centres and storage sites measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union- wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, in particular by:

Amendment 1139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point i

(i) for electricity transmission and distribution, estimating the amount of generation capacity from ~~renewabl~~carbon-free energy sources (by technology, in megawatts), which is connected ~~and~~, transmitted and distributed due to the project, compared to the amount of planned total generation capacity from those types of ~~renewabl~~carbon-free energy sources in the Member State concerned in 2030 according to the National Energy and Climate Plans submitted by Member States in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council62 ; _________________ 62Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1

Amendment 1140 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii

(ii) or e~~lectricit~~nergy storage, comparing ~~new~~the capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as defined in Annex V;

Amendment 1141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii

(ii) or e~~lectricit~~nergy storage, comparing new capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as defined in Annex V;

Amendment 1142 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point c

(c) security of supply, interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in Annex V in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods, taking into account expected changes in climate- related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience, expected changes in the economic and social development of the area and the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas. Where applicable, the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.

Amendment 1143 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part

(4) Concerning projects falling under the category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e a new) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 1144 #

(5) concerning renewables-based hydrogen falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:

Amendment 1145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to : ~~greenhouse gas emission reductions in diffe~~(i) a reduction of full life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions in the end-use applications, which is greater than the reduction that would have been achieved by alternatives involving energy efficiency and direnct ren~~d-use applications, such as industry or transport;~~ewable energy use; (ii) a reduction of system-wide greenhouse gas emissions, considering, inter alia, the contribution of the project to additional electricity generation from renewable energy for electrolysis and to reduced emissions obtained from the switch from fossil-based to renewable energy based hydrogen production, as well as from the replacement of fossil based energy through renewable hydrogen for heating and as feedstock; (iii) flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation~~; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.~~ (iv) compliance with the criteria set out in point (7a).

Amendment 1146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: reduce greenhouse gas emission ~~reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport~~over the full life- cycle in the end-use applications, which exceed the emission reductions achieved by energy efficiency and direct renewable energy use alternatives; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 1147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

Amendment 1148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

Amendment 1149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

Amendment 1150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in policy-relevant timeframes in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 1151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a

Amendment 1152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1153 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1154 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b

Amendment 1155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c

~~(c) security of supply and flexibility measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the resilience, diversity and flexibility of hydrogen supply.~~deleted

Amendment 1156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c

(c) security of supply and flexibility measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the resilience~~, diversity~~ and flexibility of renewable energy based hydrogen supply.

Amendment 1157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c

(c) security of supply and flexibility measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the resilience~~, diversity~~ and flexibility of hydrogen supply.

Amendment 1158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6

Amendment 1159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6

Amendment 1160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6

Amendment 1161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable and low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage. : (i) estimating the share of heat and cold generation from renewable energy, sea water and /or unavoidable excess heat/cold connected and integrated into the network due to the project; for renewable energy, a comparison must be performed to the planned share of those types of renewable energy sources in the Member States concerned in 2030 according to the National Energy and Climate Plans submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council; (ii) measuring the system-wide greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation considering inter alia the switch from fossil based to renewable energy based production in existing networks, and improved network efficiency; (iii) measuring compliance with the criteria set out in point 7a (new).

Amendment 1162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing ~~the share of renewable and low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network,~~ the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage.

Amendment 1163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable and low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings ~~towards total system decarbonisation~~ and the adequate detection of leakage.

Amendment 1164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a

Amendment 1165 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and system-wide peak demand, the share of imports replaced by ~~local~~domestic renewable ~~and~~or low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, including through assessment of avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation, and the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.

Amendment 1166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable ~~and low-carbon gases~~hydrogen, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.

Amendment 1167 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

Amendment 1168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b

(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and system-wide peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.

Amendment 1169 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c

(c) ~~facilitation of smart energy sector integration~~enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.

Amendment 1170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c

(c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost ~~savings~~and green house gas emission savings and efficient use of energy enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport, agriculture and industry.

Amendment 1171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c

Amendment 1172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 a (new)

(6a) concerning heating and cooling projects falling under the category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows: (a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable energy integrated into the network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the unavoidable excess heat/cold valued by the project as well as with the criteria set out in point(7a). (b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available supply and demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable energy and unavoidable excess heat/cold valued, the stability of system operation and contribution to thermal storage and conversion. (c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.

Amendment 1173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 a (new)

(6a) concerning district heating and cooling projects falling under the category set out in point (2a) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows: (a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation. (b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available supply and demand, the share of fossil based energy replaced by renewable and waste heat and cold and the stability of system operation. (c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems.

Amendment 1174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7

(7) concerning electrolyser projects falling under the category set out in point (4) of Annex II the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows: (a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings; (b) security of supply measured by assessing its contribution to the safety, stability and efficiency of network operation, including through the assessment of avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation; (c) the facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the gas, hydrogen, power and heat networks, the transport and industry sectors, and the volume of demand response enabled.deleted

Amendment 1175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the ~~share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II~~green and pink hydrogen integrated into the energy network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 1176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or, hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II or synthetic methane integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 1177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a

(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II that can be integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;

Amendment 1178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point c

Amendment 1179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point c

Amendment 1180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point c

Amendment 1181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 a (new)

(7a) Projects falling under all categories listed in Annex II shall also: (a) reach an average annual utilisation rate above 80 % by the fifth year from the entry into operation and maintain such minimum level until the end of their lifetime; (b) fulfil other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use and the protection of resources, including water, the handling of waste and the minimisation of use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems as well as air quality; The analysis of compliance with these criteria can take into consideration indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs. In relation to the project contribution to the connection and/or integration of renewable energy and to full life-cycle greenhouse gas emission reductions, a comparison between the situation in the absence of the project and the situation in presence of the project, considering its forecast utilisation rate as set out in this point, shall be made.

Amendment 1182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 a (new)

(7a) Projects falling under all categories listed in Annex II shall also: (a) reach an average annual utilisation rate above 80 % by the fifth year from the entry into operation and maintain such minimum level until the end of their lifetime; (b) fulfil other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use and the protection of resources, including water, the handling of waste and the minimisation of use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems as well as air quality; The analysis of compliance with these criteria can take into consideration indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs. In relation to the project contribution to the connection and/or integration of renewable energy and to full life-cycle and system-wide greenhouse gas emission reductions, a comparison between the situation in the absence of the project and the situation in presence of the project, considering its forecast utilisation rate as set out in this point, shall be made.

Amendment 1183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1

(1) the area for the analysis of an individual project shall cover all Member States and third countries, on whose territory the project is located, all directly neighbouring Member States and all other Member States significantly impacted by the project. For this purpose, ENTSO for electricity ~~and ENTSO for gas~~ shall cooperate with all the relevant system operators in the relevant third countries.

Amendment 1184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1

(1) the area for the analysis of an individual project shall cover all Member States and third countries, on whose territory the project is located, all directly neighbouring Member States and all other Member States significantly impacted by the project. For this purpose, ENTSO for electricity ~~and ENTSO for gas~~ shall cooperate with all the relevant system operators in the relevant third countries.

Amendment 1185 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1

Amendment 1186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1

The methodology for a harmonised energy system-wide life-cycle cost-benefit analysis for projects of common interest shall satisfy the following principles.

Amendment 1187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1

(1) the area for the analysis of an individual project shall cover all Member States and third countries, on whose territory the project is located, all directly neighbouring Member States and all other Member States significantly impacted by the project. For this purpose, ENTSO for electricity and ENTSO for gas shall cooperate with all the relevant system operators in the relevant third countries. In the case of projects falling under the category set out at point (3) of Annex II, the ENTSO for gas shall cooperate with the project promoters.

Amendment 1188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 2

(2) each life-cycle cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses concerning the input data set, the commissioning date of different projects in the same area of analysis and other relevant parameters.

Amendment 1189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 3

Amendment 1190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

Amendment 1191 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall be fully transparent to all project promoters and include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 1192 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4

(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full life-cycle assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.

Amendment 1193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5

(5) it shall include and explain how the energy efficiency first principle and a system efficiency approach is implemented in all the steps of the ten- Year Network Development Plans.

Amendment 1194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5

(5) it shall include and explain how the energy efficiency first principle and a system efficiency approach is implemented in all the steps of the ten- Year Network Development Plans.

Amendment 1195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 7

Amendment 1196 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Emma WIESNER, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 8

(8) it shall ensure that the climate mitigation and adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in a consistent manner with other Union policies.

Amendment 1197 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) the requirement on project promoters to publish a “transparency report” accessible to the public, containing at least project description, the promoters presentations used during meetings in Groups, list of participants of the Groups. This report shall contain a detailed justification showing how the projects would contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective. It shall also contain measures taken to ensure the full inclusion and participation of local population, indigenous peoples and marginalised communities;

Amendment 1198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – introductory part

(6) the project website referred to in Article 9(7) shall be updated regularly and at least publish the following information:

Amendment 1199 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – point i a (new)

(ia) all relevant information about the public consultations and hearings that were carried out;

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. ~~That also means i~~Infrastructure needs to be in place to ~~support th~~ensure a fast, just and complete European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, ~~the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases,~~ energy system integration and a higher uptake of ~~innovative~~digital solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support ~~the~~a swift European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, the increased use of gre~~newable and low-carbo~~en gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative and digital solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable ~~electricity~~ generation, the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative and digital solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable and fossil free electricity generation, the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) According to Commission analyses, electricity demand will grow from today’s 23% to around 30% in 2030, and towards 50% by 20501a, while that share has only increased by 5 percentage points over the last thirty years2a. This growing electricity demand will be based on renewable energy in order to reach the Union climate objectives. By 2030, the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix should at least double to 55-60%3a and studies show that a fully renewables based economy is possible by 2040, in the prospect of climate neutrality as soon as possible4a. _________________ 1aLTS, figure 20, looking at the 1.5 LIFE and 1.5 TECH scenarios for 2050. 2a COM(2020)0299. 3aCOM LTS, figure 23, looking at the 1.5 LIFE and 1.5 TECH scenarios for 2050. 4aPAC Scenario, June 2020 (Paris compatible scenarios for energy infrastructure); LUT University, April 2020.

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) ~~Following the Commission’s proposals as part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, an agreement was reached on a~~The current binding Union level target for renewable energy for 2030 of at least 32% of final energy consumption and a headline Union level target for energy efficiency of at least 32,5% will be revised as part of the European Green Deal strategy enshrining the Union's increased ambition in the European Climate Law.

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) In its resolution of 28 November 2019, the European Parliament declared a climate and environmental emergency, and urged the Commission to fully assess the climate and environmental impact of all relevant legislative and budgetary proposals, and ensure that they are all fully aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to under 1,5 °C as well as address the inconsistencies of current Union policies on the climate and environment emergency through far- reaching reform of its policies, including energy.

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing cross-border interconnections, and help integrate ~~renewabl~~carbon-free energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009, OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39–75

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

Amendment 255 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. ~~For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013.~~ Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. ~~For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013.~~ Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 257 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Emma WIESNER, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. This fact combined with fossil fuel infrastructure not being compatible with the Union climate neutrality goal causes gas infrastructure to no longer qualify as projects of common interests. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.

Amendment 258 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality ~~by 2050~~as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, the European parliament has called for 60% reductions, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on ~~renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector~~carbon- free sources. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 259 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated and decentralized energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources ~~and the decarbonisation of the gas sector~~. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 260 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Energy infrastructures have a central role in setting the Union economy on the right path to climate neutrality. As energy infrastructures remain in place for decades, decision made in coming years will have lasting implications for future generations. The TEN-E policy is therefore a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality ~~by 2050~~as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality, putting security of supply, energy affordability and environmental sustainability in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 262 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable and fossil free sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) ~~While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, t~~The current TEN-E framework does not ~~yet~~ fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. ~~Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade~~It should therefore allow for and directly contribute to deploy the potential of the European regions, including the geothermal potential of the European basins. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade, and more knowledge is available allowing to better reconcile renewable energy and other environmental and climate objectives. Thatese developments should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas.

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) ~~While t~~The objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 ~~remain largely valid,~~need to be revised, as the current TEN-E framework does not ~~yet fully~~ reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets ~~and~~, the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal as well as the post-2050 objective of negative emissions under the European Climate Law. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade. That development should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas.

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) Directives (EU) 2019/94424 and 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council25 provide for an energy internal market. While there has been very significant progress in the completion of the internal energy market, there is still room for improvement by a better utilisation of existing energy infrastructure, the integration of the increasing amounts of renewable and fossil free energy and system integration. _________________ 24Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 125. 25Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55/EC (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 94).

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be upgraded in order to prevent technical failure and to increase its resilience against ~~such~~technical failure, natural or man-made disasters, adverse effects of climate change and threats to its security, in particular as regards European critical infrastructures pursuant to Council Directive 2008/114/EC26 . _________________ 26 OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 75.

Amendment 268 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be fully aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to under 1,5 °C, be a key part of climate change mitigation, and resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, strengthening the efforts on ~~climate adapt~~energy efficiency, climate adaptation and mitigation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, strengthening the efforts on ~~climate~~energy efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.

Amendment 270 #

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. ~~Moreover, t~~The Commission’s ~~climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality~~impact assessment in support of a 55 % emissions reduction target by 2030 expects a reduction of natural gas in the final energy demand from 22% to 16-17%27. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure ~~no longer ne~~should get support through the TEN-E policy only by allowing the development of natural gas PCIs included in the 4th and 5th PCI list, if they can prove to be already in a mature or advanceds s~~upport through the TEN-E policy~~tage of planning or realisation by the entry into force of this regulation and given, that they can prove their readiness for the transport of renewable or low-carbon gases, including hydrogen. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final

Amendment 272 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. ~~Moreover~~Hence, the Commission’s ~~climate target~~ impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050 in support of a 55 % emissions reduction target by 2030 suggested fossil gas use would reduce by 32-37 % of final energy consumption compared to 2015 and continue to plunge to negligible levels thereafter. In the analysis supporting the long-term strategic vision for a climate neutral economy1a, the Commission found that very limited methane leakages along the fossil gas supply chain can already cancel out the greenhouse gas emission benefits of the switch from coal to fossil gas use. Hence, fossil gas use will be reduced also because it is not compatible with the climate neutrality goal. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. ; _________________ 271a[1] In-depth analysis in support of the Commission Communication COM(2018) 773 SWD(2020) 176 final

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 274 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. ~~Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27~~However, in some Member States, gas infrastructure projects represent substantial CO2 emission reductions potentials, such as a transition from oil/coal/lignite to gas including biomethane, such projects are still considered eligible under the TEN-E policy. Furthermore, gas projects may in some specific regions be instrumental to provide security of supply and market competition, for which TEN-E eligibility should be maintained. Besides, the abovementioned types of projects, infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. Gas infrastructure projects already registered as projects of common interest will maintain this status including access to financial assistance until completion in order to materialise the planned and expected market and security of supply improvements. SWD(2020) 176 final

Amendment 275 #

Andreas GLÜCK, Ondřej KNOTEK, Nicola BEER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the potential natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. However, in some Member States natural gas projects represent substantial potential for reduction of CO2 emissions, including by facilitating transition from solid fossil fuels, in particular coal, lignite, peat and oil shale, to natural gas. Although 80% of gas projects that are projects of common interest (gas PCIs) are expected to be commissioned by 2025, it appears that the project planning for gas PCIs was too optimistic27a. More than half of gas PCIs from the fourth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 were located at NSI East Gas priority corridor, due to the persisting need to improve security of supply standards, diversification of gas supply, competitiveness and gas market integration in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe. The revision of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should not negatively affect not yet completed projects at this and other priority corridors. Natural gas infrastructure projects which were already included in the fourth or fifth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should therefore be able to maintain this status and be eligible for the first Union list of projects of common interest to be established under this Regulation. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final 27A ACER (2020), Consolidated Report on the progress of electricity and gas Projects of Common Interest

Amendment 276 #

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. ~~Moreover, t~~The Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 ~~expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not co~~in support of a 55% emissions reduction target by 2030 suggested fossil gas use would reduce by 32-37% of final energy consumpati~~ble with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050~~on compared to 2015 and continue to plunge to negligible levels thereafter also because its non-abated use is not compatible with the climate neutrality goal. Therefore, the ~~natura~~fossil gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 279 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

Amendment 281 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) Takes note of the European Council conclusions of 10 and 11 December 2020 acknowledges the need to ensure interconnections, energy security for all Member States, and to respect the right of the Member States to decide on their energy mix and to choose the most appropriate technologies to achieve collectively the 2030 climate target, including transitional technologies such as gas1a. _________________ 1a 3 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/4 7296/1011-12-20-euco-conclusions-en.pdf

Amendment 282 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Martin HOJSÍK, Pascal CANFIN, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12a) To enable sector integration, to acknowledge changes in consumer behaviour and to increase demand for green transport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles should be eligible for the PCI Status.

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and a system efficiency approach and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.

Amendment 284 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. ~~The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most~~Green and pink hydrogen is the only solution which is compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective~~. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale~~ as well as being economically efficient.

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically ~~or economically~~ challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large- scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, ~~which is the cleanest solution and is most~~as a solution compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. ~~In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.~~

Amendment 286 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically ~~or economically~~ challenging. Such investments include hydrogen infrastructures and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale. As renewable hydrogen is the only solution genuinely compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective, only renewable hydrogen can be eligible for public funding.

Amendment 287 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across production pathways, energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to ~~more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start a~~realize a cost-competitive EU hydrogen economy based on economyies of scale, innovation and learning effects.

Amendment 288 #

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed and therefore should be equally supported within the framework of this Regulation to more rapidly ~~replac~~decarbonise existing hydrogen ~~and~~production focusing on a diverse range of clean technologies in terms of sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions and to kick-start an economy of scale.

Amendment 289 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Nils TORVALDS, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach in policy and beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13a) In its assessment investigating a climate-neutral future, the Commission recommends supporting district heating and cooling to mainstream renewable based solutions for heating and cooling in all sectors and through requirements to accelerate the roll out of smart, renewable energy-based district heating and cooling networks, as well of the development of alternatives to fossil fuels for energy and industrial uses. It highlights that co- operation between electricity distribution network and district heating and cooling operators needs to be intensified to better reflect demand response and flexibility from storage in energy network investment. Furthermore, it points out that risk mitigation instruments and flanking measures should be introduced to reduce the perceived risks and fragmented nature of renewable heating and cooling solutions1a. _________________ 1a SWD(2020)0176

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) ~~Moreover, the Commission’s~~The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. The Hydrogen Strategy29 also concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a ~~large-scale~~n infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such ~~should consist of a significant extent of~~infrastructure could consist of both assets converted from ~~natura~~fossil gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such aIn light of the Commission's Hydrogen Strategy prioritisation of renewables- based hydrogen, as the only solution genuinely compatible with the Union's climate neutrality objective the TEN-E policy should focus solely on electrolyser facilities lin~~dustry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should includ~~ked to renewable energy production and on the transport of renewable ene~~w and repurpo~~rgy based hydrogen t~~ransmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilitie~~o industrial and transport clusters. Hydrogen trans~~mission~~port and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarboni~~sation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Un~~zation. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Only green and pink hydrogen is compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective and economically efficient, thus only green and pink hydrogen production and transmission should be considered in the TEN-E policy. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of gre~~newable~~en and pink hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. ~~Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen.~~ Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should ~~include~~focus on electrolyser facilities, new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage ~~as well as electrolyser facilities~~linked to renewable energy production. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation~~, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union~~. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure ~~and storage as well as electrolyser facilities~~, retrofitted pipelines for regional and temporal blending solutions and storage. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure ~~and storage~~, marine terminals in ports and related open-access infrastructure to enable hydrogen exports and imports, transportation and distribution through various modalities such as ships, and multimodal transport hubs including marine terminals in ports and related services for conversion, compression and storage, including operational and buffer storage, as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage and import infrastructure should ~~also~~then be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, coordinated by the ENTSO for Gas and aligned with the ENTSO for Electricity when relevant to system integration, so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 296 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets ~~dedicated to~~ hydrogen ready. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 298 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure, retrofitted pipelines for regional and temporal blending solutions and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage, as well as electrolyser facilities and import facilities in ports. Hydrogen transmission ~~and~~, storage and import infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen at cost- efficient scale, a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.

Amendment 301 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) Owing to the nascent nature of the hydrogen market and as infrastructure needs differ per country, Member States should prepare hydrogen infrastructure outlooks every two years, providing them with flexibility following their NECPs. Regional coordination must be ensured in the first years of the network development. As such, Regional Hydrogen Network Development Groups shall be established to elaborate joint network development plans. These Groups include infrastructure companies involved in developing the hydrogen network, national authorities, the European Commission.

Amendment 302 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 304 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable ~~and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and~~hydrogen in the hydrogen~~, in the~~ network and help manage ~~a resulting more complex~~this system, building on innovative digital technologies. Blending of hydrogen into the existing gas network would lead to minimal greenhouse gas reductions, as it is only possible to a very small degree and is inefficient.

Amendment 306 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) ~~Moreover~~In its position on the European Climate Law of 8 October 2020, Parliament called for the development of smart and digital gas networks to be given top priority in the multiannual financial framework MFF. Therefore, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies.

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 308 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 309 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)

(15a) Moreover, a new infrastructure category shall be introduced for network components contributing to operational safety and ancillary services to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid, power and voltage quality while enabling further integration of renewable energy sources.

Amendment 310 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)

(15b) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for district heating and cooling systems.

Amendment 311 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “"Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no ~~harm" principle of the European Green Deal,~~significant harm" to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of the [Sustainable Finance Regulation], as well as the European Parliament’s resolution of 10 July 2020 on the revision of the guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure underlining the priority of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ and sustainability in terms of, inter alia, the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or, alternatives to additional infrastructures through energy efficiency measures and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. ~~The~~Mandatory sustainability ~~of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide~~criteria should be met by all infrastructure projects in order to be eligible to acquire the PCI or PMI status, and such criteria should be robust and reproducible in order to enable comparison of TEN-E projects in that regard.

Amendment 312 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. ~~The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide~~Carbon storage capacities are not yet developed and in any case limited, while CO2 transport networks are generally not necessary for decarbonising the energy system, as this can be done without any carbon emissions. While Carbon Capture and Storage may be needed for unabatable process emissions from heavy industry, this is out of scope of the TEN-E policy and should be addressed separately.

Amendment 313 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, as well as the 'energy efficiency first' principle underlined by the European Parliament in its resolution of 10 July 2020 on the revision of the guidelines for the trans-European energy infrastructure and sustainability in terms of, inter alia, the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or, alternatives to additional infrastructures through energy efficient technologies and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. ~~The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.~~

Amendment 314 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or, alternatives e.g. in form of autonomous energy production, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, zero pollution, nature conservation, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with ~~energy and climate~~Green Deal policy objectives of the Union. ~~The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.~~

Amendment 315 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union taking also into account the specificities of each Member State and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.

Amendment 316 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union, taking also into account the specificities of each Member State and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union, taking also into account the specificities of each Member State and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport and store carbon dioxide.

Amendment 318 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 320 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 321 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union, in particular through the application of third-party access, ownership unbundling and transparent and cost-reflective tariffs and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of solidarity, security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 322 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for ~~at least two~~one or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of ~~regulatory approximation with~~consistency of the third country’s policy objectives with the overall policy objective of the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such ~~regulatory~~policy objective alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or, the Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified, as well countries included in the Renewed Partnership for the Southern Neighbourhood - New agenda for the Mediterranean, that are already operating based and aligned to EU requirements (Med-TSO members) or with third countries having signed bilateral agreements with the Union which include relevant provisions on climate and energy policy objectives on decarbonisation. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation.

Amendment 323 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for ~~at least two~~one or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of ~~regulatory approximation with~~policy consistency with the overall policy objective of the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such ~~regulatory~~policy objectives' alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties as well as countries involved in the Renewed Partnership for the Southern Neighbourhood - New agenda for the Mediterranean, that are already operating and are aligned to EU requirements (Med-TSO members) or with third countries having signed bilateral agreements with the Union including relevant provisions on climate change mitigation and energy policy objectives . In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 324 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Javi LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Tudor CIUHODARU, César LUENA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

Amendment 325 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. It has to be provided that the strategies are aligned with the partnering countries’ economic, social and environmental interests and concerns as well as decarbonization objectives, are non-detrimental to the energy security of the partnering countries and the Union, human rights or sustainable community livelihoods, and contribute to sharing know-how. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 326 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s e~~nerg~~lectricity networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the international climate targets as laid out in the Paris Agreement, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and demonstrated effective implementation thereof, and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s and the third country's overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties respectively, whereas tools for demonstrated effective implementation would still have to be created for the latter. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 327 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for ~~at least two~~one or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of ~~regulatory approximation with~~consistency of the third country’s policy objectives with the overall policy objective of the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such ~~regulatory~~policy objective alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or, the Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation,, as well countries included in the Renewed Partnership for the Southern Neighbourhood - New agenda for the Mediterranean, that are already operating based and aligned to EU requirements (Med-TSO members) or with third countries having signed bilateral agreements with the Union which include relevant provisions on climate and energy policy objectives on decarbonisation. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should ~~be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified~~facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation.

Amendment 328 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country and global networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition worldwide and the achievement of the climate targets within EU and globally, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s and the third countries overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 329 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of ~~the~~international climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union,, demonstrated effective implementation thereof and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 330 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s e~~nerg~~lectricity networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.

Amendment 331 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)

(17a) The Union should aim at securing a European high-voltage direct current (HVDC) super grid connecting the existing and planned smart grids and connected to North-Africa and the Middle East. This approximately 8 billion investment could be financed also with EU green bonds.

Amendment 332 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation while ensuring strategic renewable hydrogen imports into the European Union. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore ~~electricity grids~~networks, for both electricity and hydrogen should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by- project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 333 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. The long-term planning should pay special attention to the Islands and Outermost Regions, where offshore renewable energy and onshore electricity grids may play a key role in the energy transition targets towards climate neutrality. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 334 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable and fossil free electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable and fossil free electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 335 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed, including by aligning the offshore planning process with the TYNDP development. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of ~~integrated offshore grid~~offshore electricity networks in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication

Amendment 336 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Relevant Member States should be able to assess the benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore ~~grid~~electricity networks for renewable energy and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level to underpin joint political commitments for offshore renewable energy development at sea-basis level. Therefore, the Commission should develop uniform principles for a cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plans which should enable Member States to carry out an adequate assessment.

Amendment 337 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) (20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas ~~has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators ha~~. However, a long term vision is needed in order to guarantee the adoption of future-proof methodologies and scenarios contributing to achieve the 2030 climate objectives, the 2040 offshore energy development objectives and i~~mportant role to play in the process, m~~n line with the target of climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest. More scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, ~~due to~~independent expertise and validation is required, notably, a newly created body, the Ene~~ed for independent validation, t~~rgy Infrastructure Council (EIC). In addition, the role of other stakeholders and market participants from the demand-side should be enhanced. The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process~~, including in the process for~~ of drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . The Agency should conduct a consultation process involving the Commission, Member States and local governments when applicable and the EIC. The Agency should also operationalise the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ and ensure that scenarios are leading to the climate neutrality target. The EIC should validate the TYNDP. _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).

Amendment 338 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process has so far been the basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process, m. However, in order to achieve the 2030 climate objectives and the target of reaching climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest, as well as reaching the 2040 offshore energy development objectives an ambitious and transformative long term vision guaranteeing future-proof methodologies and scenarios is needed. More scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, due to the need for independent ~~validation, t~~expertise and validation is required. The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process, including in the process for drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).

Amendment 339 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process, more scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation~~, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Reg~~. The stakeholder consultators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process, including in the process for drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Region process should be reinforced. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall establish a stakeholder Forum for its consultation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networkas part of the scenarios development process in which all organisations representing the relevant stakeholders, including the EU DSO entity and relevant hydrogen stakeholders andre rep~~ealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36)~~resented.EC and ACER will also be invited to join as observers.

Amendment 340 #

(20) ~~The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, w~~While the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have had an important role to play in the process of drawing up of the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, more scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process , and enhance the role of other stakeholders, independent experts and market participants from the demand- side. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation, these, together with the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process, including in the process for drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).

Amendment 341 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 342 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

Amendment 343 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no reasonable alternative solutions exist may receive the status of project of common interest. For that purpose, the infrastructure gaps identification will follow the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. In addition, ~~during project implementation,~~the project promoters should ~~report on~~prove the compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate that projects do no significant harm to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 2020/85233 and allow environmental considerations to be integrated at an early stage in the project's design. For existing projects of common interest having reached sufficient maturity, this will be taken into account during project selection for subsequent Union list by the regional groups. _________________ 33Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13

Amendment 344 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no reasonable alternative solutions exist may receive the status of project of common interest. For that purpose, the infrastructure gaps identification will follow the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions, including demand side management and other flexibility solutions, including those provided by active customers 32a, electric vehicles and behind-the-meter storage, to address the identified gaps. In addition, during project application and implementation, project promoters should report on the compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate that projects do no significant harm to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 2020/85233 . For existing projects of common interest having reached sufficient maturity, this will be taken into account during project selection for subsequent Union list by the regional groups. _________________ 32aDirective (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 125). 33Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13

Amendment 345 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no reasonable alternative solutions exist may receive the status of project of common interest. For that purpose, the infrastructure gaps identification will follow the energy efficiency first principle and a system efficiency approach and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. In addition, during project implementation, project promoters should report on the compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate that projects do no significant harm to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 2020/85233 . For existing projects of common interest having reached sufficient maturity, this will be taken into account during project selection for subsequent Union list by the regional groups. _________________ 33Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13

Amendment 346 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Pascal CANFIN, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no reasonable alternative solutions exist may receive the status of project of common interest. For that purpose, the infrastructure gaps identification will follow the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. In addition, before and during project implementation, project promoters should report on the compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate that projects do no significant harm to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 2020/85233 . For existing projects of common interest having reached sufficient maturity, this will be taken into account during project selection for subsequent Union list by the regional groups. _________________ 33Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13

Amendment 347 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)

(22a) Moreover, a focus should equally be laid on flexibility and energy storage solutions to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid and enable further integration of renewable energy sources. District heating and cooling along with energy storage, which fully adheres to the energy efficiency first principle, will be crucial features of the power grid given the volatile nature of renewable energy sources on the one hand and our need for grid stability and security of supply on the other.

Amendment 348 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission, distribution and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission, distribution and storage, electrolysers, and smart ~~gas grids, smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transpor~~electricity grids. In addition, in its communication of 8 July 2020 entitled ‘Powering a climate- neutral economy: An EU Strategy for Energy System Integration’ , the Commission pointed to the importance of better integration of heat networks and valuing unavoidable excess heat.

Amendment 349 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 350 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission, distribution and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission, distribution and storage, electrolysers, ~~smart gas grids,~~ smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport, collection and storage.

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 352 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 353 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 354 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 355 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 356 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) Projects of common interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists~~, electricity, and hydrogen~~ projects should be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan. As ~~hydrogen~~ infrastructure for hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, vehicle charging and district heating and cooling is not currently included in the Union-wide ten- year network development plan, this requirement for ~~hydrogen~~these types of projects should only apply as of 1 January 2024 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation.

Amendment 357 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) Projects of common interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists, electricity, and hydrogen projects should be part of the latest available Union- wide ten-year network development plan. As hydrogen infrastructure is ~~not~~ currently included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, this requirement for hydrogen projects should ~~only~~ apply as of ~~1 January 2024 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation~~the 6th PCI list.

Amendment 358 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) Projects of common interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists, electricity, and hydrogen projects should be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan. As hydrogen infrastructure is not currently included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, this requirement for hydrogen projects should only apply as of 31 ~~January~~December 20243 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation.

Amendment 359 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) Projects of common interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists, electricity, and hydrogen projects should be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan, based on national and regional infrastructure outlooks. As hydrogen infrastructure is not currently included in the Union-wide ten- year network development plan, this requirement for hydrogen projects should only apply as of 1 January 2024 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation.

Amendment 360 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

Amendment 361 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) A new Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’) should be established every two years. Projects of common interest that ~~are completed or that no longer fulfil the relevant criteria and requirements as set out in this Regulation should not appear on the next Union list. For that reason, e~~have obtained PCI status, should remain on the PCI list for four years to reduce administrative burden and provide certainty to project promoters. Existing projects of common interest that are to be included in the next Union list should be subject to the same selection process for the establishment of regional lists and for the establishment of the Union list applied to proposed projects. However the resulting administrative burden should be reduced as much as possible, for example by using to the extent possible information submitted previously, and by taking account of the annual reports of the project promoters. To that end, existing projects of common interest that have made significant progress should benefit from a streamlined inclusion process in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan.

Amendment 362 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Projects of common interest should be implemented as quickly as possible and should be closely monitored and evaluated, while not compromising stakeholder participation or environmental legislation and keeping the administrative burden for project promoters to a minimum. The Commission should nominate independent European coordinators following an open and transparent process, for projects facing particular difficulties. The progress in the implementation of the specific projects as well as the fulfilment of the obligations pertaining to this Regulation should be taken into account in the selection process for subsequent Union lists for the respective projects.

Amendment 363 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

Amendment 364 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The planning and implementation of Union projects of common interest in the areas of energy, transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies whenever it is feasible from an overall economic, technical, environmental, climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the relevant safety aspects. Thus, during the planning of the various European networks as well as in the process of establishing the PCI list, it should be possible to give preference to integrating transport, communication and energy networks in order to ensure that as little land as possible is taken up, whilst ensuring, where possible, that existing or disused routes are reused, in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social, economic, environmental, climate and financial impact. Projects of Common interest that can demonstrate synergies between the TEN-E and TEN-T networks should moreover be prioritized.

Amendment 365 #

(30a) Expedited procedures can be counterproductive to project development, and the right to appeal against expedited procedures should be granted to stakeholders, including civil society and local authorities. Therefore, in order to ensure the success of projects and to limit appeals, information provided to and consultation of stakeholders, including civil society, is essential. Stakeholders' opinion should be fully taken into account.

Amendment 366 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)

(30a) Expedited procedures can be counterproductive to project development, and the right to appeal against expedited procedures should be granted to stakeholders, including civil society. In order to ensure the success of projects and to limit appeals, information provided to and consultation of stakeholders, including civil society, is essential. Stakeholders' opinions should be fully taken into account.

Amendment 367 #

(32) In order to reduce complexity, increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among Member States there should be a competent authority or authorities integrating or coordinating all permit granting processes (‘one-stop shop’) as well as an exemption regime for PCIs that combine the realization of multiple pipelines with different energy sources (hydrogen/carbon dioxide) in one project.

Amendment 368 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Nils TORVALDS, Irena JOVEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should endeavour to harmonise the relevant legislation and procedures and create one unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of regional specificities and geography, for the for facilitating, integrating and coordinating ~~the process of granting of permits to~~all permit granting procedures of such projects. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions. It shall issue comprehensive decisions for these projects on behalf of the relevant national Member States in a coordinated, collaborative or integrated manner.

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore ~~grid~~electricity networks for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should create unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of regional specificities and geography, for the for facilitating and coordinating the process of granting of permits to such projects. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore ~~grid~~electricity networks for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions.

Amendment 370 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) It is important to streamline and improve the process of permit granting, while respecting to the extent possible with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity, national competences and procedures for the construction of new infrastructure. Given the urgency of developing energy infrastructures or alternative solutions, the simplification of the process of permit granting should set out a clear time limit for the decision of the respective authorities regarding the ~~construction of the project. That time limit should stimulate a more efficient definition and handling of procedures, and~~project. That should under no circumstances compromise the high standards for the protection of the environment in line with environmental legislation and ~~public participation~~should allow sufficient time for the public concerned to prepare and participate effectively in decision-making. This Regulation should establish maximum time limits, however Member States can strive to achieve shorter time limits where feasible and, in particular, as regards projects like smart grids, which may not require a complex permitting processes as that for transmission infrastructure. The competent authorities should be responsible for ensuring compliance with the time limits.

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) It is important to streamline and improve the process of permit granting, while respecting to the extent possible with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity, national competences and procedures for ~~the construction of~~ new infrastructure. Given the urgency of developing energy infrastructures, the simplification of the process of permit granting should set out a clear time limit for the decision of the respective authorities regarding the ~~construction of the~~ project. That time limit should stimulate a more efficient definition and handling of procedures, and should under no circumstances compromise the high standards for the protection of the environment in line with environmental legislation and public participation. This Regulation should establish maximum time limits, however Member States can strive to achieve shorter time limits where feasible and, in particular, as regards projects like smart grids, which may not require a complex permitting processes as that for transmission infrastructure. The competent authorities should be responsible for ensuring compliance with the time limits.

Amendment 372 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) The discussion on the appropriate allocation of costs should be based on the analysis of the costs and benefits of an infrastructure project carried out on the basis of a harmonised methodology for energy-system-wide analysis, using the same scenario used at the time when the project was included in the Union list of projects of common interest, in the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development ~~plans prepared by the European Networks of Transmission System Operators pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and (EC) No 715/2009, and reviewed by the Agency~~. This cost-benefit analysis should include full life cycle emissions of a project, as well as other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use and the protection of resources, including water, the handling of waste and the increased use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, and consider air quality. The cost-benefit analysis should also include the impact on future generations with a view to ensuring inter- generational justice. That analysis can take into consideration indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs.

Amendment 373 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Pascal CANFIN, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) The discussion on the appropriate allocation of costs should be based on the life-cycle analysis of the costs and benefits of an infrastructure project carried out on the basis of a harmonised methodology for energy-system-wide analysis, using the same scenario used at the time when the project was included in the Union list of projects of common interest, in the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans prepared by the European Networks of Transmission System Operators pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and (EC) No 715/2009, and reviewed by the Agency. That analysis can take into consideration indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs.

Amendment 374 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)

(40a) An increasingly integrated energy market will also change the need for a physical cross-border footprint of infrastructure projects as a prerequisite to contribute to the TEN-E pillars, such as sustainability or security of supply. While there will still be a need for cross-border infrastructure, there will also be a need for local projects that have a positive effect on the Union's power grid as a whole, such as electrolysers, district heating and cooling networks or energy storage infrastructure of a certain capacity and ability to be replicable in more than one Member State.

Amendment 375 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) 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 bring externalities that can possibly 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 should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation as well as heating and cooling networks projects which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, 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.

Amendment 376 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) 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 bring externalities that can possibly 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 should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable and fossil free energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, 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.

Amendment 377 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

Amendment 378 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44

(44) Member States that do not currently have in place accelerated or urgent judicial procedures applicable to energy infrastructure projects should be encouraged to consider introducing such procedures, in particular by evaluating whether that would lead to a quicker implementation of such projects.deleted

Amendment 379 #

(46) Projects of common interest should be eligible to receive Union financial assistance for studies and, ~~under certain conditions,~~ for works pursuant to Regulation (EU)… [on a Connecting Europe Facility as proposed by COM(2018)438] in the form of grants or in the form of 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 the Structural Funds, in order to finance smart energy distribution networks and with the Union renewable energy financing mechanism pursuant to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129441 . A three-step logic should apply to investments in projects of common interest. First, the market should have the priority to invest. Second, if investments are not made by the market, regulatory solutions should be explored, if necessary the relevant regulatory framework should be adjusted, and the correct application of the relevant regulatory framework should be ensured. Third, where the first two steps are not sufficient to deliver the necessary investments in projects of common interest, it should be possible to grant Union financial assistance where the project of common interest fulfils the applicable eligibility criteria. Projects of common interest may also be eligible under the InvestEU programme, which is complementary to grant financing. _________________ 41Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1).

Amendment 380 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Projects of common interest should be eligible to receive Union financial assistance for studies and, under certain conditions, for works pursuant to Regulation (EU)… [on a Connecting Europe Facility as proposed by COM(2018)438] in the form of grants or in the form of 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 the Structural Funds, in order to finance smart energy distribution networks and with the Union renewable and fossil free energy financing mechanism pursuant to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129441 . A three-step logic should apply to investments in projects of common interest. First, the market should have the priority to invest. Second, if investments are not made by the market, regulatory solutions should be explored, if necessary the relevant regulatory framework should be adjusted, and the correct application of the relevant regulatory framework should be ensured. Third, where the first two steps are not sufficient to deliver the necessary investments in projects of common interest, it should be possible to grant Union financial assistance where the project of common interest fulfils the applicable eligibility criteria. Projects of common interest may also be eligible under the InvestEU programme, which is complementary to grant financing. _________________ 41Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1).

Amendment 381 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available ~~only for the investments located on the territory of the Union~~where they contribute to the overall climate and energy policy objectives of the Union, with the third country's decarbonisation objectives in line with the Paris Agreement, and only in case where ~~at least two~~one or more Member States contribute financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.

Amendment 382 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

Amendment 383 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

Amendment 384 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – introductory part

Amendment 385 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – introductory part

(50) In order to ensure that the composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas reflects in the best manner the development of energy infrastructure and that the number of candidate projects in each group remains appropriate and reasonable as to allow a comprehensive thorough assessment, and to ensure that the Union list of projects of common interest is limited to projects which contribute the most to the implementation of the strategic energy infrastructure priority corridors and thematic areas, the ~~power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission~~Commission should review this Regulation by 2027 in order:

Amendment 386 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 1

— ~~to supplement this Regulation by~~ reviewing the scope and composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas and adopting new lists of priority corridors and thematic areas;

Amendment 387 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 1

— to supplement this Regulation, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, by reviewing the scope and composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas and adopting new lists of priority corridors and thematic areas;

Amendment 388 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 2

— to amend annexes to this Regulation, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, so as to adopt and review the Union list of projects of common interest, while respecting the right of the Member States and third countries to approve projects of common interest or projects of mutual interest related to their territory.

Amendment 389 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 2

— to amending the annexes to this Regulation so as to adopt and review the Union list of projects of common interest, while respecting the right of the Member States and third countries to approve projects of common interest or projects of mutual interest related to their territory.

Amendment 390 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 2 a (new)

- reviewing the general architecture of TEN-E, PCI lists and the Connecting Europe Facility as financing instrument, including from the angle of better regulation.

Amendment 391 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – point 1

Taking into account the need to ensure the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, in view of the number of project on Union lists so far, the total number of projects of common interest should remain manageable, ~~and therefore~~be presented divided by category and should not significantly exceed 220. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure the simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. Where they consider this necessary, the European Parliament and the Council may each send experts to meetings of the Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts to which Member States' experts are invited. The discussions in the regional groups are instrumental for the Commission to adopt the delegated acts establishing the lists of projects of common interest. Therefore, it is appropriate, to the extent possible and compatible with the framework of this Regulation, that the European Parliament and Council are informed about and may send experts to the meetings of regional groups in line with the 2016 Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law Making44 . _________________ 44OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14. Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making.

Amendment 392 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation as regards cross-border cost allocation procedures and enable Member States to assess the life-cycle benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore grids for renewable energy, in view also of the market and financial arrangements for the generation sites, such as support already granted, and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level, implementing powers in accordance with Article 291 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council45 . The advisory procedure should be used for the adoption of those implementing acts. _________________ 45 OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13.

Amendment 393 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the ~~development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks~~objectives under Art 170 and 191 of TFEU, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore 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.

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks, preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources, promoting measures at international level to deal with regional or world wide environmental problems, and in particular combating climate change, as well as the establishment and functioning of the internal market and with regard to the need to preserve and improve the environment, in particular to ensure the functioning of the energy market, ensure security of energy supply in the Union, promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and promote the interconnection of energy networks, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore 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.

Amendment 395 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks along with reaching the Union climate neutrality goal, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore 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.

Amendment 396 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)

(52a) Criteria for assessing the eligibility of projects for common interest and of projects for mutual interest should take into account possible synergies with other networks, in particular trans-European transport network and its cross-border sections.

Amendment 397 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the integration of the Union energy markets, security of supply and affordability of energy carriers and that are in line with the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050.

Amendment 398 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050 with due respect of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay.

Amendment 399 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s equitable contribution to its international commitments, its 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective ~~by 2050~~as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest.

Amendment 400 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to 1.5 degrees goal of the Paris Agreement, the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective ~~by 2050~~as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest.

Amendment 401 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, ~~smart gas grid~~high-voltage direct current (HVDC) super grid, heating and cooling networks, hydrogen, and electrolysers~~, and carbon dioxide~~ set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 402 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, ~~smart gas grids,~~heating and cooling networks, renewable based hydrogen, and electrolysers~~, and carbon dioxide~~ set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 403 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, ~~smart gas grid~~heating and cooling networks, hydrogen, and electrolysers~~, and carbon dioxide~~ set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 404 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Emma WIESNER, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, ~~smart gas grids~~district heating and cooling, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 405 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, ~~electrolysers, and carbon dioxide~~carbon dioxide and natural gas projects set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 406 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) aAddresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, heating and cooling networks, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 407 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, and electrolysers~~, and carbon dioxide~~ set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);

Amendment 408 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

(1a) ‘energy security’ means measures to improve efficiency and interoperability of transmission and distribution networks in day-to-day operation, system flexibility, cybersecurity, avoidance of congestion, and integration and involvement of network users1a. _________________ 1aForeign Affairs Council conclusions adopted in January 2021.

Amendment 409 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

(4a) ‘project of common interest at an advanced implementation stage’ or ‘project of common interest at a mature level’ means a project that has previously been on a PCI list, that has completed the permitting process or is under construction, and that obtained a grant for works agreement before [entry into force] of the draft regulation;

Amendment 410 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by ~~the Union~~at least one member state in cooperation with third countries, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangements, within the energy infrastructure categories in Annex II, which contributes to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;

Amendment 411 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by ~~the Union~~at least one member state in cooperation with third countries, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangements, within the energy infrastructure categories in Annex II, which contributes to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;

Amendment 412 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Amendment 413 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with third countries which contributes to the Union´s overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;

Amendment 414 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with third countries; falling under the energy infrastructure categories (1)(a),(b), (c) and (e) of Annex II;

Amendment 415 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)

(6a) 'multimodal transport hubs' are places designed for the integration, interoperability and exchange between different modes of transport to realise the shift towards a multimodal transport system both for passengers and freight that is sustainable, energy-efficient, and respectful of the environment;

Amendment 416 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a

(a) a transmission system operator (TSO), distribution system operator or other operator, local or regional government, or investor developing a project of common interest;

Amendment 417 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)

(7a) "Repurposing" means the technical upgrade or modification of the existing natural gas infrastructure for dedicated transmission of pure hydrogen.

Amendment 418 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)

(7b) "Retrofitting" means the technical upgrade or modification of the existing natural gas infrastructure to enable or increase blending of hydrogen or biomethane with methane.

Amendment 419 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage units, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way;

Amendment 420 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 421 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 422 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 423 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 424 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner ~~a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance w~~renewable hydrogen in the hydrogen network and help manage this system and contribute to iths 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;mplete decarbonisation, without blending of hydrogen into the existing gas network, which is only possible to a very small degree and leads to further losses of efficiency.

Amendment 425 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital ~~solutions to~~, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs ~~and~~, gas quality ~~requirements in order to reduce~~and system safety requirements enabling the reduction of the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, ~~enable~~and an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 426 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 427 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital, technology and engineering solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs ~~and~~, gas quality and system safety requirements in order to ~~reduce~~enable the reduction of the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, ~~enabl~~facilitate an increased share of renewable and low- carbon gases, and createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;

Amendment 428 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative ~~digital~~ solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and 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;

Amendment 429 #

Ondřej KNOTEK, Andreas GLÜCK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon, decarbonised and 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, decarbonised and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors thereby providing strengthened security of supply and flexibility to the energy system;

Amendment 430 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Amendment 431 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Emma WIESNER, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) ‘district heating and cooling networks’ means an efficient network in line with the energy efficiency first principle which uses carbon free heat systems, such as geothermal or solar thermal heat, biofuels, or the use of waste heat and cold pursuant to the definition of (EU)2018/2001.

Amendment 432 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) ’infrastructure repurposing’ means infrastructure retrofitting, including maintenance interventions, for a hydrogen-ready infrastructure able to transport an increasing share of renewable and low carbon gases and for the use hydrogen up to 100%.

Amendment 433 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) 'heating and cooling network' means a highly energy efficient, 4th or 5th generation, low temperature heating network and a highly energy efficient cooling network, as well as related conversion or storage equipment;

Amendment 434 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) 'heating and cooling network’ means highly energy efficient geothermal, solar thermal, heat pumps and waste heat district heating system and cooling technologies, as well as related conversion or storage equipment;

Amendment 435 #

Ondřej KNOTEK, Andreas GLÜCK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) 'Repurposing' means the technical upgrade or modification of the existing natural gas infrastructure for dedicated transmission of pure hydrogen.

Amendment 436 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) “Repurposing” means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for dedicated transmission of pure hydrogen;

Amendment 437 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for the use of pure hydrogen;

Amendment 438 #

Ondřej KNOTEK, Andreas GLÜCK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9b) ‘retrofitting’ means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure to enable or increase the blending of hydrogen or biomethane with methane;

Amendment 439 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9b) “Retrofitting” means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure to enable or increase blending of hydrogen or biomethane with methane;

Amendment 440 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9b) "Retrofitting" means the technical upgrade or modification of the existing natural gas infrastructure to enable or increase blending of hydrogen or biomethane with methane.

Amendment 441 #

(12) ‘studies’ means activities needed to prepare project implementation, such as preparatory, feasibility, evaluation, seismic modelling and mapping of heat reservoirs and geothermal reserves, testing and validation studies, including software, and any other technical support measure including prior action to define and develop a project and decide on its financing, such as reconnaissance of the sites concerned and preparation of the financial package;

Amendment 442 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

Amendment 443 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘commissioning’ means the process of bringing a project into operation once it has been c~~onstruc~~reated;

Amendment 444 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘commissioning’ means the process of bringing a project into operation once it has been c~~onstruc~~reated;

Amendment 445 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)

(14a) ‘hydrogen ready’ or ‘hydrogen compatible’ infrastructure means infrastructure ready to accommodate pure hydrogen without further adaption works, including pipeline networks or storages;

Amendment 446 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Amendment 447 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT, Javi LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Tudor CIUHODARU, César LUENA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Amendment 448 #

(16a) ‘energy efficiency first’ as defined in Article 2(18) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 means: “taking utmost account in energy planning, and in policy and investment decisions, of alternative cost- efficient energy efficiency measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost-effective end-use energy savings, demand response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy, whilst still achieving the objectives of those decisions”

Amendment 449 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16a) By [entry into force], the Commission shall set-up an ‘Energy Infrastructure Council’ or ‘EIC’ as a permanent and independent body to be established pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation to draw up the TYNDP and its underpinning methodology, long-term scenarios, as well as the infrastructure gap identification and the system wide- cost benefit analysis, to contribute to the drafting of regional PCI lists through its representatives and to provide an opinion on the draft Union PCI list.

Amendment 450 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16a) ‘Energy Infrastructure Council’ or ‘EIC’ means an independent body to be established pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation to draw up the Ten Year Network Development Plan and its underpinning methodology, long-term scenarios, as well as the infrastructure gap identification and the system wide cost benefit analysis, to contribute to the drafting of regional PCI lists through its representatives and to provide an opinion on the draft Union PCI list.

Amendment 451 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 452 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Regional groups shall be established (‘Groups’) as 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. Decision-making powers in the Groups shall be restricted to ~~Member States~~representatives of the EIC, Member States, local authorities if interested, and the Commission, who shall, for those purposes, be referred to as the decision- making body of the Groups.

Amendment 453 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 454 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 455 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 456 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 457 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.~~

Amendment 458 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall ~~require the approval of the states, to whose territory the project relates; where a state does not to give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons for doing so to the Group concerned~~prove compliance by the project with sustainability criteria laid out in article 4 and Annex IV of this Regulation and the application of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’;

Amendment 459 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The Commission shall be empowered to, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.

Amendment 460 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest presented divided into categories in accordance with Annex II and drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.

Amendment 461 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

Amendment 462 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) it shall require the approval of the states and the local authorities, to whose territory the project relates; where a state decides not to give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons for doing so to the Group concerned;

Amendment 463 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall demonstrate how environmental considerations were integrated in the project's design

Amendment 464 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)

(ab) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall demonstrate the application of the energy efficiency first’ principle and consideration with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions

Amendment 465 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) it shall make a 'transparency report' available to the public, containing at least each project’s descriptions, the promoter’s presentations, minutes of regional meetings with list of participants, the regional methodology adopted by the Group and the regional ranking; that report shall contain a detailed justification showing how the selected projects in the regional list would contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective.

Amendment 466 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) it shall require the approval of the states, to whose territory the project relates; where a state decides not to give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons for doing so to the Group concerned;

Amendment 467 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)

(bb) it shall take into account the binding opinion of the Agency;

Amendment 468 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt ~~delegated~~implementing acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation ~~amending annexes to this Regulation~~ in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 469 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation ~~amending annexes to this Regulation~~ in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Commission shall establish the Union list by adopting separate delegated acts, one per each of the infrastructure categories outlined in Annex II.

Amendment 470 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation amending annexes to this Regulation, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 471 #

Pascal CANFIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Frédérique RIES, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation amending annexes to this Regulation in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’) divided into categories in accordance with Annex II, subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 472 #

4 a. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change established by the European climate law Regulation (EU) 2020/xxx shall assess the consistency of the Union list of projects of common interest with Union Climate's objectives.

Amendment 473 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)

(aa) ensure the highest possible contribution of the PCIs to the EU climate targets

Amendment 474 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)

(da) ensure that only those projects that provide the greatest contribution to the achievement of the Union and national climate and energy targets are included;

Amendment 475 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility to those projects to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.

Amendment 476 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 477 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 478 #

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. ~~This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.~~

Amendment 479 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

Amendment 480 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects, as well as projects set out in points (3) and (4) of Annex II, shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.

Amendment 481 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas;, contributing significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites,

Amendment 482 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) the project contributes significantly to sustainability;

Amendment 483 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) the project design integrates environmental considerations

Amendment 484 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Martin HOJSÍK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a ~~significant~~positive cross- border ~~impact~~effect or is replicable, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV, whereas ‘replicable’ requires both knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer of at least two Member States or regions. The replicability of a project shall contribute to, amongst others, decarbonisation, the Energy Efficiency First principle, increase of the share of renewable energies or improvement of sector integration.

Amendment 485 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Javi LÓPEZ, Tudor CIUHODARU, César LUENA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) the project is inline with the “energy efficiency first” principle and approaches;

Amendment 486 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle.

Amendment 487 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas or creates synergies with one of the European transport (TEN- T) corridors;

Amendment 488 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the ~~third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy~~Member States involved, taking into account the specificities and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation, including the phase out from solid fossil fuels through the use of natural gas, the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases in the energy mix, the integration of renewable energy and low-carbon into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 489 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Javi LÓPEZ, Tudor CIUHODARU, César LUENA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 490 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability~~, including~~ through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 491 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 492 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and does not increase the Union's carbon footprint and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;

Amendment 493 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 494 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 495 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 496 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the potential overall benefits of the project identified on the territory of the Union and in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs on the same perimeter, including in the longer term;

Amendment 497 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the potential overall benefits of the project identified on the territory of the Union and in countries applying the Union acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs on the same perimeter, including in the longer term;

Amendment 498 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the project is located on the territory ~~of at least one Member State and on the territory~~(including territorial waters and exclusive economic zones) of at least one Member State and on the territory (including territorial waters and exclusive economic zones) of at least one third country and has a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (2) of Annex IV;

Amendment 499 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d

Amendment 500 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) for the part located on the European Union territory, the project is in line with Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1) and (3) of Annex II;

Amendment 501 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) for the part located on Union territory, the project is in line with Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1), (3) and (35a) of Annex II;

Amendment 502 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

Amendment 503 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

Amendment 504 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

Amendment 505 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part

(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence and have demonstrated effective legal enforcement mechanisms to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:

Amendment 506 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure: i) a well-functioning internal energy market; ii) security of energy supplies based on cooperation and solidarity; iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, on a trajectory towards decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s climate objectives; and, in particular, avoiding carbon leakage;deleted

Amendment 507 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i

(i) a well-functioning internal energy market, in particular through the application of third-party access, ownership unbundling and transparent and cost-reflective tariffs;

Amendment 508 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii

(ii) security of energy supplies based on a diversification of sources, cooperation and solidarity;

Amendment 509 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii a (new)

iiia) energy exports to the Union do not hinder the capacity of the third country or halt its efforts to phase out unsafe and fossil fuel generation assets in order to satisfy its domestic energy consumption;

Amendment 510 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, and commit to comply with a similar timeline ~~for accelerated~~of the project implementation ~~and other policy and regulatory support measures as applicable to~~of the Member State involved. The general criteria laid down in letter (e) of this paragraph may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the projects of ~~common~~mutual interest ~~in the Union.~~ ..

Amendment 511 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, ~~and~~or commit to comply with a similar timeline ~~for accelerated~~of the project implementation ~~and other policy and regulatory support measures as applicable to~~of the EU Member States involved. The general criteria laid down in letter (e) may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the projects of ~~common~~mutual interest ~~in the Union~~.

Amendment 512 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, ~~and~~or commit to comply with a similar timeline ~~for accelerated~~of the project implementation ~~and other policy and regulatory support measures as applicable to~~of the EU Member States involved. The general criteria laid down in letter (e) may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the projects of ~~common~~mutual interest ~~in the Union.~~ .

Amendment 513 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) The project ensures interoperability between natural gas and hydrogen transportation thanks to the development of natural gas transmission pipelines ready for the transportation of hydrogen and the setting of a date for the complete move from the transport of natural gas to the transport of hydrogen which should be aligned with National Climate and Energy Plans and support the objectives of the EU hydrogen strategy;

Amendment 514 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle and approaches;

Amendment 515 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of ~~renewabl~~carbon-free energy into the grid and the transmission ~~of renewabl~~and distribution of carbon-free generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 516 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute ~~significantly~~ to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 517 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part

(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and fossil free energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and fossil free generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 518 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i

Amendment 519 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

Amendment 520 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of ~~renewabl~~carbon-free energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 521 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

Amendment 522 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part

(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and fossil free energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 523 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii

(ii) market integration, including through efficient system operation ~~and~~, use of interconnectors and reinvestments in existing infrastructure; necessary to maintain operational conditions;

Amendment 524 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)

(iiia) sector integration, through the improvement of the interaction of different energy vectors or energy sectors, for instance through the increase of synergies in adjacent sectors, such as transport and mobility;

Amendment 525 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

Amendment 526 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

(c) for carbon dioxide capture, storage and transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to allt least two of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 527 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

Amendment 528 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part

(c) for carbon dioxide transport and utilisation or storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 529 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c

Amendment 530 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c

Amendment 531 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c

Amendment 532 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point i

(i) ~~avoid~~capture carbon dioxide emissions ~~while maintaining security of energy supply~~for utilisation and permanent storage;

Amendment 533 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii

~~(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport;~~deleted

Amendment 534 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii

(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport; and storage

Amendment 535 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii

~~(iii) 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.~~deleted

Amendment 536 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii

Amendment 537 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of by bringing hydrogen, produced in hydrolysis facilities with a direct - physical or virtual (via e.g. a power purchase agreement) - connection to power plants using additional renewable energy sources, to consumption centres where carbon intensive energy is replaced, and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions and supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV. All projects shall allow for effective competition in the hydrogen market, including by allowing access to multiple supply sources and network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to the following specific criteria:

Amendment 538 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, ~~including~~ by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by ~~enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and~~bringing hydrogen produced by hydrolysis using renewable energy sources to consumer centres, thereby supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to ~~at least one of~~ the following specific criteria:

Amendment 539 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 540 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Javi LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Tudor CIUHODARU, César LUENA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 541 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability~~, including~~ by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions, while not inhibiting decarbonisation of the power system in the Union or third countries. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 542 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 543 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 544 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 545 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 546 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part

Amendment 547 #

(i) market integration~~, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union-wide~~ by contributing to the emergence of hydrogen valleys and their network for the transport, distribution and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 548 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

Amendment 549 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i

(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of hydrogen valleys and an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;

Amendment 550 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e

(e) for electrolysers falling under the category set out in point (4) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria: (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen. (ii) security of supply, including by contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation, or by offering storage and/or flexibility solutions, such as demand side response and balancing services; (iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through linking different energy carriers and sectors.deleted

Amendment 551 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, ~~including by~~by producing hydrogen from power generation facilities using additional renewable energy sources to which the electrolyser has a direct - physical or virtual - connection, to replace carbon intensive energy thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a~~nd enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.~~s well as the criteria set out in Annex IV;

Amendment 552 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Javi LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Tudor CIUHODARU, César LUENA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, ~~including by~~by producing hydrogen from directly connected power generation facilities using renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a~~nd enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.~~s well as the criteria set out in Annex IV;

Amendment 553 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) ~~sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emiss~~decarbonisations and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.

Amendment 554 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of gre~~newable~~en and pink hydrogen.

Amendment 555 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen. by application of the carbon payback time sustainability criterion

Amendment 556 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i

(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels.

Amendment 557 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

Amendment 558 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration and flexibility through linking different energy carriers and sectors and reducing grid congestion risks.

Amendment 559 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii a (new)

(iiia) offering energy transformation services that do not serve only one specific user.

Amendment 560 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 561 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 562 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

(f) for ~~smart gas grid~~heating and cooling projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and ~~low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen,~~unavoidable excess heat or cold resources and into the ~~gas~~ distribution ~~and transmission~~ networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:

Amendment 563 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 564 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 565 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 566 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part

Amendment 567 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f

Amendment 568 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f

Amendment 569 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by retrofitting, increasing the capacity or improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution or storage systems in day-to- day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of ~~innovative technologies and~~solutions in at least one of the following areas: innovative technologies, technological, mechanical or engineering improvements or cybersecurity;

Amendment 570 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

Amendment 571 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by directly reducing energy imports by utilising locally sourced renewable energy supplies, improving the efficiency and interoperability of ~~gas transmission and~~ distribution in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of ~~gases~~heat and cold of different ~~qualiti~~temperatures through the deployment of innovative technologies ~~and cybersecurity~~;

Amendment 572 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i

(i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of ~~gas~~ transmission and distribution in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of innovative technologies and cybersecurity;

Amendment 573 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point ii a (new)

(iia) switching to renewable heating and cooling in buildings occupied by the energy(fuel/heat) poor, defined as a person having difficulty obtaining the necessary energy in their home to meet their basic needs because of inadequate resources of living conditions

Amendment 574 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

Amendment 575 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii

(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of reverse flows or links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.

Amendment 576 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)

(iiia) enabling transport of renewable and decarbonised gases from production units to transmission or distribution network;

Amendment 577 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(fa) for natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 and falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point 5a of Annex II to this Regulation, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by enhancing the switch from solid fossil fuels, in particular coal, lignite, peat and oil shale, to natural gas, as provided for in the integrated national climate and energy plans referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2018/19991a, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and by improving air quality; furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; interoperability and system flexibility; (ii) security of supply, including through appropriate connections and diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iii) competition, including through diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes. __________________ (1a) Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 578 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Pascal CANFIN, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(fa) for heating and cooling projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and unavoidable excess heat/cold resources into the distribution networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of distribution in day-to- day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of heat and cold of different temperatures through the deployment of innovative technologies; (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.

Amendment 579 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(fa) for district heating and cooling projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2a) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability and to reaching climate neutrality through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as an increase of the share of renewable energy in the energy network, as well as a better integration and interlinking of the sectors. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of distribution; (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.

Amendment 580 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

(fa) for heating and cooling networks falling under the category set out in point (4) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and excess heat/cold resources into the distribution networks thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Amendment 581 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Amendment 582 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)

(3a) Natural gas projects referred to in point (fa) of paragraph 3 of this Article shall be eligible to be included only in the first Union list adopted in accordance with Article 3(4).

Amendment 583 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. ~~For~~The contribution to the criteria listed in paragraph 3 of this Article of projects falling under ~~the~~all energy infrastructure categories set out in ~~points (1) to (4) of Annex II, the contribution to the criteria listed in paragraph 3 of this Article~~Annex II shall be assessed based on a consideration of, inter alia: (a) the forecast utilisation rate of the project infrastructure, equipment and installations from the entry into operation to the end of life of the project; (b) the contribution of the project in connecting and/or integrating of renewable energy, its full life-cycle greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as a comparison between the situation in the absence of the project and the situation in presence of the project; The contribution to the criteria listed in paragraph 3 of this Article of projects falling under all energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II shall be assessed in accordance with the indicators set out in points (3) to (7a) of Annex IV.

Amendment 584 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

5. 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 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 described in point (14) of Section 2 of Annex IIIthat shall be published.

Amendment 585 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

5. 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 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 described in point (14) of Section 2 of Annex IIIwhich shall be made public.

Amendment 586 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

5. 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 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 described in point (14) of Section 2 of Annex IIIthat shall be made available to the public.

Amendment 587 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) the application of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’;

Amendment 588 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) the application of the energy efficiency first principle;

Amendment 589 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)

(ab) the full emission reductions deriving from the infrastructure over its lifetime as well as its contribution to the achievement of the Union and national climate and energy objective compared to other infrastructures;

Amendment 590 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)

(ab) common guidelines on how to include Union climate and energy targets, elaborated by the EIC;

Amendment 591 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Amendment 592 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Amendment 593 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) The Energy Efficiency First principle, as defined in Article 2.

Amendment 594 #

As regards smart electricity grids and smart gas grids projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in points (1)(d) and point (2) 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.deleted

Amendment 595 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 596 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 597 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

As regards smart electricity grids ~~and smart gas grids projects~~ falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in points (1)(d) ~~and point (2)~~ 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. In order to inform the preparation process of the Union list of projects of common interest, Groups shall make a transparency report available to the public as laid down in Article 3(3).

Amendment 598 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

In order to inform the preparation process of the Union list of projects of common interest, Groups shall make a 'transparency report' available to the public as laid down in Article3(3).

Amendment 599 #

Pascal CANFIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Frédérique RIES, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate adaptation ~~and~~, integration of the environmental considerations, compliance with environmental legislation and the precautionary principle, with the principle of “do no significant harm” and energy efficiency first;

Amendment 600 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Emma WIESNER, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate mitigation and adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principle of “do no significant harm”;

Amendment 601 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) a climate adaptation stress test using the guidelines provided by Article 4 of the European Climate Law Regulation (EU) 2020/xxx

Amendment 602 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment 603 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2

2. ~~TSOs, distribution system o~~Operators and other ~~operato~~crucial stakeholders shall co- operate with each other in order to facilitate the development of projects of common interest in their area.

Amendment 604 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Amendment 605 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) the progress achieved in the development, creation or construction and commissioning of the project, in particular compliance with environmental legislation, including with regard to permit granting and consultation procedures, as well as ~~compliance wi~~integration of the environmental ~~legislation,~~considerations in the project design, and compliance with the principle that the project “does not do significant harm” to the environment, and climate change mitigation and adaptation measures taken;

Amendment 606 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Amendment 607 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Emma WIESNER, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Amendment 608 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5

Amendment 609 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6

6. By 30 April of each year when a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit, to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects of common interest subject to the competency of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and the evolution of the expected project costs, and make, where appropriate, recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942, the consistent implementation of the Union-wide network development plans with regard to the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas.

Amendment 610 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Amendment 611 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) assist all parties as necessary in consulting concerned stakeholders and obtaining necessary permits for the ~~projects~~most appropriate location and routing of the projects from the environmental, in particular biodiversity, perspective;

Amendment 612 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 613 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. The European coordinator shall be chosen following an open and transparent process on the bas~~is of h~~is or f their experience with regard to the specific tasks assigned to ~~him or~~ therm for the projects concerned.

Amendment 614 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

Amendment 615 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

Amendment 616 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1

Amendment 617 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under national, international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision, by promoting dialogue between the different parties involved in the authorisation process. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to- build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect. ~~The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with one of the following schemes:~~

Amendment 618 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Where an authority concerned does not expect to deliver an individual decision within the set time limit, that authority shall inform the competent authority without delay duly justifying the delay. Subsequently, the competent authority shall set another time limit within which that individual decision shall be issued, in compliance with the overall time limits set out in Article 10. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under national, international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision, by promoting dialogue between the different parties involved in the authorisation process. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to- build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect.

Amendment 619 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5

Amendment 620 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6

6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create unique points of contact, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be responsible for facilitating ~~and coordinating~~ the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest~~, taking into account also the need for coordination between the permitting process for the energy infrastructure and the one for the generation assets~~ and energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity projects of common interest, by ensuring an uninterrupted flow of information between members of the Regional Group and serve as an information-sharing platform for peer-learning. The offshore one-stop shops shall act as a repository ofaggregating the existing sea basin studies and plans, aiming at facilitating the permitting process of individual projects of common interest ~~and coordinate the issuance of the comprehensive decisions for such projects by the relevant national competent authorities~~. Each Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, with the assistance of the national competent authorities in the Members States belonging to the Group, shall set-up the offshore one-stop shops depending on regional specificities and geography and determine their location, resource allocation and specific rules for their functioning.

Amendment 621 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Nils TORVALDS, Irena JOVEVA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6

Amendment 622 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. By [1 May 2023], the Member State or competent authority shall, where applicable in collaboration with other authorities concerned, publish an updated manual of procedures for the permit granting process applicable to projects of common interest to include at least the information specified in point (1) of Annex VI. The manual shall not be legally binding, but it may refer to or quote relevant legal provisions. The national competent authorities shall coo~~rdinate and find synergies with neighbouring countries in developing their manual of procedures.~~ perate with the authorities of neighbouring countries with a view to the exchange of good practices and facilitate the permit- granting process.

Amendment 623 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Where it is not already required under national law at the same or higher standards, at least one public consultation shall be carried out by the project promoter, or, where required by national law, by the competent authority, before submission of the final and complete application file to the competent authority pursuant to Article 10(1)(a). That public consultation shall be without prejudice to any public consultation to be carried out after submission of the request for development consent pursuant to Article 6(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU. The public consultation shall inform the stakeholders referred to in point (3)(a) of Annex VI about the project at ~~an early stage~~least 3 months before the start of the permit granting process, and shall help to identify the most suitable location or trajectory as well as alternatives, also in view of adequate climate mitigation and adaptation considerations for the project, and the relevant issues to be addressed in the application file. The public consultation shall comply with the minimum requirements set out in point (5) of Annex VI. The project promoter shall publish on the website referred to in paragraph 7 of this Article a report explaining how the opinions expressed in the public consultations were taken into account by showing the amendments made in the location, trajectory and design of the project or by justifying why such opinions have not been taken into account.

Amendment 624 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1

Project promoters shall also publish relevant information by other appropriate information means open to the public with particular attention to the inclusion of indigenous people and marginalised communities.

Amendment 625 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Amendment 626 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1

The pre-application procedure shall include the preparation of any environmental reports by the project promoters, as necessary, including the climate mitigation and adaptation documentation.

Amendment 627 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

Amendment 628 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include ~~gas and~~ electricity smart grids, carbon capture, storage and transportation and electrolysers.

Amendment 629 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids ~~and electrolysers~~.

Amendment 630 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 631 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3

The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers. Furthermore, a simplified environmental assessment procedure may be required for the renewal projects and modernisation/technological upgrade of pre-existing assets (for instance new kinds of conductors/cables).

Amendment 632 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3

Amendment 633 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3

Amendment 634 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6

Amendment 635 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. The requirements and time limits laid down in this Article shall be without prejudice to any more favourable treatment in the permit granting process provided for in national law.

Amendment 636 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title

11 Energy system wide cost-benefit and climate compatibility analysis

Amendment 637 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the E~~uropean Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission and the Agency ~~their respective~~a consistent, robust and interlinked methodolog~~ies~~y, including the network ~~and market~~, market and wider socio-economic modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common and mutual interest falling under the categories set out in ~~points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of~~ Annex II.

Amendment 638 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the Agency in collaboration with the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity ~~and~~, the ENTSO for Gas and the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, shall publish and submit to Member States, and the Commission ~~and the Agency their respective~~the integrated methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit an~~alysis~~d climate compatibility analysis, that ensures the consistency with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, at Union level for projects of common and mutual interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.

Amendment 639 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission, the European Parliament and the Agency their ~~respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide life-cycle cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.

Amendment 640 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 641 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish all costs, benefits, climate and economic impacts, import dependency assumptions and submit to Member States, the Commission, and relevant stakeholders and the Agency their respective methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.

Amendment 642 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 643 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Those methodolog~~ies~~y shall be applied for the preparation of each subsequent Union– wide ten-year network development plans developed by the ENTSO for Electricity ~~or the ENTSO for Gas~~ pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Those methodolog~~ies~~y shall be drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 644 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Those methodologies shall be made public and applied for the preparation of each subsequent Union– wide ten-year network development plans developed by the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Those methodologies shall be drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out in Annex IV.

Amendment 645 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 646 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their ~~respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.

Amendment 647 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting the~~ir respective~~ integrated, science- reviewed methodolog~~ies~~y, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, civil society and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.

Amendment 648 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant renewable district heating and cooling, hydrogen stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national and local regulatory authorities and other national authorities.

Amendment 649 #

Amendment 650 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

Amendment 651 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall ~~provide an opin~~carry out an extensive consultation ton the ~~ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commission and publish it on the Agency’s website~~submitted draft methodologies.

Amendment 652 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodolog~~ies~~y together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall provide an opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity~~, the ENTSO for Gas,~~ the Member States, and the Commission and publish it on the Agency’s website.

Amendment 653 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment 654 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment 655 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

Amendment 656 #

Amendment 657 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

Amendment 658 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. The ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas,~~ shall update the methodolog~~ies~~y taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 2, and submit them to the Commission for its opinion.

Amendment 659 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

~~4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodologies, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 660 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

~~4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodologies, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 661 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodolog~~ies~~y, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC.

Amendment 662 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Within three months of the day of ~~receipt of the updated methodologies~~the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.

Amendment 663 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodologies, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~.

Amendment 664 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

Amendment 665 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall adapt their ~~respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y taking due account of the Commission’s opinion, and submit them to the Commission and the European Parliament for approval.

Amendment 666 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall adapt their ~~respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y taking due account of the Commission’s opinion, and submit them to the Commission for approval.

Amendment 667 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

Amendment 668 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5

5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 43, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Commission’s opinion and the Agency’s opinion, and submit them to the Commission for approval. The Commission shall issue its decision within two months of the day of the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas submissions.

Amendment 669 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Within the deadline set by the Agency’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended CBA methodology to the Agency for its approval.

Amendment 670 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment 671 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment 672 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

Amendment 673 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission and the European Parliament, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall adapt their ~~respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the Agency’s approval.

Amendment 674 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Where the changes to the 6. methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the ~~Agency~~Commission’s approval together with a document justifying the proposed changes and why those changes are considered to be of incremental nature.

Amendment 675 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the ~~Agency~~Commission’s approval.

Amendment 676 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6

6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the Agency’s approval. In case the ENTSO for Gas or ENTSO for Electricity and ACER have a difference of opinion on the incremental changes, the question would be submitted to the Commission for final decision.

Amendment 677 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 678 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 679 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 680 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

Amendment 681 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

7. In parallel, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit to the Commission a document justifying the reasons behind the proposed updates and why those updates are considered of incremental nature. Where the Commission deems that those updates are not of incremental nature, it shall, by written request, ask the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to ~~submit to it the methodologies. In such case~~follow the process ~~described~~set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 ~~applies~~.

Amendment 682 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

7. In parallel, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit to the Commission a document justifying the reasons behind the proposed updates and why thoese updates are considered of incremental nature. WThere Commission can approve the incremental changes, or if the Commission deems that thoese ~~updat~~changes are not of incremental nature, it ~~sha~~will, by written request, ask the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to submit ~~to it~~ the methodologies to the Commission. In such case the process described in paragraphs, 2 to 5 ~~applies~~is to be followed.

Amendment 683 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7

7. In parallel, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall submit to the Commission and the European Parliament a document justifying the reasons behind the proposed updates and why those updates are considered of incremental nature. Where the Commission and the European Parliament deems that those updates are not of incremental nature, it shall, by written request, ask the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ to submit to it the methodolog~~ies~~y. In such case the process described in paragraphs 2 to 5 applies.

Amendment 684 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 ~~and 6~~, the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish their respective methodolog~~ies~~y on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a form sufficiently accurate ~~form~~to allow a third party to reproduce the results in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 685 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the ~~Agency or the~~ Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall publish the~~ir respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y on ~~their~~its websites. The agency shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 686 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission and the European Parliament in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall publish their ~~respective~~ methodolog~~ies~~y on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 687 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

Amendment 688 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

Amendment 689 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

Amendment 690 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

Amendment 691 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission in accordance with paragraphs ~~5 and 6~~4, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 692 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

9. The methodologies shall be updated and improved regularly upon request from the Commission following the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to -6. The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.

Amendment 693 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

9. The methodolog~~ies~~y shall be updated and improved regularly following the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 6. The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.

Amendment 694 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9

Amendment 695 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. For projects of common interest falling under the categories (1b), (1d), (2), and(4) of Annex II, methodologies for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit analysis at Union level shall be elaborated. The European Commission shall assign responsibilities for developing these methodologies, which shall be compatible with the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas in terms of monetised benefits and costs. The Agency, with the support of National Regulatory Authorities, shall promote consistency of these methodologies with the methodologies elaborated by ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas. The methodologies shall be developed in a transparent manner, including extensive consultation of Member States and of all relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 696 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022].

Amendment 697 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

Amendment 698 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every ~~three~~four years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1), (2) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 20223]. Infrastructure owners, system operators and third-party promoters are obliged to provide the requested data to the national regulatory authorities and to the Agency.

Amendment 699 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten- year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022].

Amendment 700 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and~~for the ~~ENTSO for Gas for th~~life-cycle cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022].

Amendment 701 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10

10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022]. Infrastructure owners, system operators and third-party promoters are obliged to provide the relevant data to the national regulatory authorities and to the Agency.

Amendment 702 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

Amendment 703 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly~~shall submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, ~~gas~~district heating and cooling networks, carbon capture, storage and transportation and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, ~~LNG and~~ electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.

Amendment 704 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11

11. By [31 December 2023], the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall jointly submit to the Commission and the ~~Agency~~ESABCC a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.

Amendment 705 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 12

12. The consistent and interlinked modelling referred to in paragraph 11 shall cover at least the respective sectors’ interlinkages at all stages of infrastructure planning, specifically scenarios, infrastructure gaps identification in particular with respect to cross-border capacities, and projects assessmentnsist in: (i) an open-source IT simulation tool covering the interlinkages among electricity, hydrogen, heating and cooling and gas networks and markets to be used for the assessment of each submitted project of common and mutual interest and for the infrastructure gaps identification (ii) a document providing a complete and transparent description of the modelling, including all equations, a description of the input data and the performed calculations.

Amendment 706 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 12

Amendment 707 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13

Amendment 708 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13

13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 6, it shall be included in the methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 709 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13

13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the Commission and the European Parliament, in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 6, it shall be included in the methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 710 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13 a (new)

13 a. Every four years starting from its approval according to paragraph 13, the interlinked model shall be updated according to the procedure described in paragraphs 11 to 13.

Amendment 711 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a By [entry into force], the Commission shall establish an Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC). The Commission shall propose a balanced membership based on the stakeholders mentioned in this article, the list of activities mentioned in Article2 and Article 12, and propose internal governance rules on decision-making. The EIC shall be composed of independent experts, including from academia and representatives of at least: the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity, the EU DSO entity, electromobility and electricity storage operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand-response operators, electricity producers, energy communities (all of those as defined in Directive 2019/944), organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation, transmission, distribution and consumption of heat and cool, consumers of heat and cool, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, local authorities, and civil society organisations. Representation shall be balanced and participants shall have equal rights in decision making.

Amendment 712 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a By 1 March 2022, the Commission shall establish an Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC). The EIC shall be composed of independent experts, including from academia and representatives of at least: the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity, the EU DSO entity, electromobility and electricity storage operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand-response operators, electricity producers (all of those as defined in Directive 2019/944), organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation, transmission, distribution and consumption of heating and cooling, consumers of heating and cooling, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, local authorities, and civil society organisations. Representation shall be balanced and participants shall have equal rights in decision making.

Amendment 713 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a By 1 March 2022, the Commission shall establish an Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC). The EIC shall be composed of independent experts, including from academia and representatives of at least: the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity, the EU DSO entity, electromobility and electricity storage operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand- response operators, electricity producers (all of those as defined in Directive 2019/944), organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation, transmission, distribution and consumption of heat and cool, consumers of heat and cool, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, local authorities, and civil society organisations. Representation shall be balanced and participants shall have equal rights in decision making.

Amendment 714 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

Amendment 715 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

Amendment 716 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and ~~at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders~~the EIC, shall publish the framework guidelines for the ~~joint~~ scenarios to be developed by E~~NTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~IC. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 717 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the European Parliament and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, ~~the ENTSO for Gas,~~ Union DSO entity, and all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen ~~sector~~ stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the ~~joint~~ scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity ~~and ENTSO for Gas~~. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 718 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant renewable district heating and cooling local authorities or governments and hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 719 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the Member States, and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. ~~Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.~~

Amendment 720 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the ESABCC and the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~the Agency and the ESABCC. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.

Amendment 721 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 722 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 723 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall ~~include the energy efficiency first principle and~~specify standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and inclusive process of elaboration of scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning that would aim to ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are ~~fully~~ in line with energy efficiency first principle and compatible with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios. and that they reflect Member States’ climate and energy policies and strategies, as well as technical and economical needs of energy infrastructure development in the Union. The Agency may update those guidelines where necessary to take into account new developments while avoiding administrative burden for the stakeholders and ensuring the smooth and efficient development of the joint scenarios.

Amendment 724 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 725 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~ scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios in line with achieving climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest.

Amendment 726 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall ~~includ~~operationalise the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ~~ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~ scenario~~s are~~ is fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 727 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the ~~latest medium and long-term~~ European Union short-term decarbonisation targets and 2050 climate neutrality target and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 728 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity ~~and ENTSO for Gas~~ scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 729 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and a system efficiency approach and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.

Amendment 730 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment 731 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 732 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

Amendment 733 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall ~~follow the Agency’s framework guidelines when developing the jo~~develop joint scenarios to be used for the Union-wide ten-year network development plans taking into account the guiding principles. The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlyintg scenarios ~~to be used for the Union-wide ten-year network development plan~~, developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas, aligned to reflect both the EU and Member States’ climate and energy policies and strategies.

Amendment 734 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall follow the Agency’s framework guidelines when developing the ~~joint~~ scenarios to be used for the Union- wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 735 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The ENTSO for Electricity ~~and ENTSO for Gas~~ shall follow the Agency’s framework guidelines when developing the joint scenarios to be used for the Union- wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 736 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall follow the Agency’s framework guidelines ~~when developing the joint scenarios to be used for the Union- wide ten-year network development plans~~as well as the joint network plans as defined by the Regional Hydrogen Network Development Groups, based on Member States’ hydrogen infrastructure outlooks as elaborated every two years with a view to 2030, 2040 and 2050, when developing the joint scenarios to be used for the Union-wide ten-year network development plans. Owing to the nascent nature of the hydrogen market and as infrastructure needs differ per country and region, Regional Hydrogen Network Development Groups shall be established to elaborate joint network development plans. These Groups include infrastructure companies involved in developing the hydrogen network, national authorities, the European Commission.

Amendment 737 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment 738 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

Amendment 739 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

Amendment 740 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

3. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall invite the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, to participate in the scenarios development process. In order to deliver an integrated energy system, a balanced depth of expertise across all climate neutral energy solutions, from demand through delivery to supply side, is required in the Agency’s scenarios building process. The Agency shall invite relevant technical expertise, including the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas, the Union DSO entity and all relevant representatives from the renewable hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society to participate in the scenarios development process. The agency shall report on how the assumptions are adding up to a consistent pathway to climate neutrality, while consulting the ESABCC which is to give a binding opinion on the outcome.

Amendment 741 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

3. The ENTSO for Electricity ~~and ENTSO for Gas~~ shall invite the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity and all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, to participate in the scenarios development process.

Amendment 742 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall publish and submit the draft ~~joint~~ scenarios report to the ~~Agency and the~~ Commission for ~~their~~its opinion.

Amendment 743 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish and submit the draft ~~joint~~ scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.

Amendment 744 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.

Amendment 745 #

4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and to the Commission for ~~their opinion~~its approval.

Amendment 746 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and the Commission for ~~their opinion~~its approval.

Amendment 747 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4

4. TEvery two years the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinions.

Amendment 748 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment 749 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. Within three months from the receipt of the ~~draft~~ joint scenarios report ~~together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account~~, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas~~IC and the Commission.

Amendment 750 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion on compliance of the scenarios with framework guidelines to the ENTSO for Electricity, and ENTSO for gas ~~and the Commission~~.

Amendment 751 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Amendment 752 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5

5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion including recommendations for amendments to the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas and the Commission.

Amendment 753 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

~~6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 754 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

~~6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 755 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

Amendment 756 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC.

Amendment 757 #

6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~.

Amendment 758 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6

6. ~~The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opin~~Within three months of receipt of the draft joint scenarios report the Commission shall submit its opinion on the compatibility of the scenarios with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarions to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.

Amendment 759 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

Amendment 760 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

Amendment 761 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall adapt ~~their joint~~its scenarios report, ~~taking due account of the Agency’s opinion,~~ in line with the Commission’s and the ESABCC’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 762 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

Amendment 763 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. The ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall adapt their ~~joint~~ scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission and the European Parliament for its approval.

Amendment 764 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7

7. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s ~~opinion, in line with~~and the Commission’s opinions and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall provide duly justified reasons if they are not able to take the above opinions fully into account.

Amendment 765 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Within [X] months from the receipt of the updated report, the Commission shall take a decision on the approval of the joint scenarios report. In the event that the Commission does not approve the joint scenarios report, it shall provide a new reasoned opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas detailing the remaining incompatibility of the scenarios with the Framework Guidelines or with the Union’s medium and long term decarbonisation objectives. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their joint scenarios report to ensure their compliance with the Framework Guidelines and the Union’s targets and submit it to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 766 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Within the deadline set by the Commission’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended scenarios to the Commission for its approval.

Amendment 767 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval of the joint scenarios report by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 7, the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall publish the~~ir joint~~ scenarios report on ~~their~~its websites. ~~They~~It shall publish the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, taking due account of the national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 768 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval of the ~~joint~~ scenarios report by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 7, the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall publish their ~~joint~~ scenarios report on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form for a third party to reproduce the results, taking due account of the national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 769 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8

8. Within two weeks of the approval of the ~~joint~~ scenarios report by the Commission and the European Parliament in accordance with paragraph 7, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall publish their ~~joint~~ scenarios report on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, taking due account of the national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.

Amendment 770 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)

Article 12 a Article 12a Long-term scenarios 1. After having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, as well as concerned local authorities, the EIC shall develop broad long-term scenarios in line with the Union climate neutrality target for the planning horizon up until 2050. 2. The long- term scenarios shall take as a starting point the revised Union 2030 climate and energy targets and set out the path for infrastructure scenarios necessary to achieve the climate neutrality objective as soon as possible in line with the need to limit global temperature increase to 1,5°C, also taking into account the latest available Commission scenarios. They shall be based on the Member States’ energy efficiency and renewable energy potential, and interlink with their National Energy and Climate Plans, as well as the offshore grid planning according to Article 14 of this Regulation. 3. The scenarios shall set binding network development milestones and intermediate steps to be achieved every 5 years in a cycle aligned to the UNFCCC ratchet-up mechanism. 4. The long-term scenarios shall be drafted and updated in coherence with the Ten-Year-Network-Development-Plan as described in Article 12. They shall be published with the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, allowing for transparency while taking due account of applicable legal requirements, including on confidentiality.

Amendment 771 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)

Amendment 772 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)

Amendment 773 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. ~~Every two years~~Within [X months] of the approval of the joint scenarios report, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish ~~and submit to the Commission and the Agency~~ the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 774 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Every two years the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall publish and submit to the Commission ~~and the Agency~~ the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 775 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 776 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Every two years the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall publish and submit to the Commission and the Agency the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.

Amendment 777 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 778 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall~~agency shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. To ensure implementation of the energy efficiency first principle ~~and consider wi~~, the ENTSOs shall a) ensure transparency on the energy demand assumptions used for all fuels available, which underpin the pr~~iority all relevant~~oject b) provide an overview of all non- infrastructure related solutions considered to address the identified gaps. and why they where not implemented.

Amendment 779 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps.

Amendment 780 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non- infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps.

Amendment 781 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 782 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 783 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 784 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall ~~implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions~~base their analysis on the scenarios established in accordance with Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider all relevant alternatives for the optimisation of the existing transmission system that could contribute to addressing the identified gaps.

Amendment 785 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle - and a system efficiency approach - and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps.

Amendment 786 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and a system efficiency approach and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps.

Amendment 787 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 788 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 789 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting ~~their respective~~its reports, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.

Amendment 790 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, relevant grid technology organisations and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.

Amendment 791 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

~~2. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective draft infrastructure gaps report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.~~deleted

Amendment 792 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective draft infrastructure gaps report to the Agency and the Commission~~agency shall submit its draft infrastructure gaps report to the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas and the ESABCC for their opinion.

Amendment 793 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall submit ~~their~~its respective draft infrastructure gaps report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.

Amendment 794 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

2. The ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective~~shall submit its draft infrastructure gaps report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.

Amendment 795 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2

Amendment 796 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 797 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 798 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 799 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 800 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

Amendment 801 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

~~4. The Commission, considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.~~deleted

Amendment 802 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission, ~~considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3~~the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, and the ESABCC, shall draft and submit ~~its~~respective opinions to the ~~ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas~~agency.

Amendment 803 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission, considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the E~~NTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas~~IC.

Amendment 804 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission, considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity ~~or the ENTSO for Gas~~.

Amendment 805 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4

4. ~~The Commission, considering~~Within one month of receipt of the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3 the Commission, considering this opinion, shall draft and submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.

Amendment 806 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

Amendment 807 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The ~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~agency shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the ~~Agency’s~~ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas' opinion and in line with the Commission’s and the ESABCC's opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 808 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The E~~NTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas~~IC shall adapt ~~their~~its infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the Agency’s opinion and ~~in line with~~ the Commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 809 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity ~~and the ENTSO for Gas~~ shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 810 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the Agency’s opinion and ~~in line with~~taking in due consideration the Commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.

Amendment 811 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

Amendment 812 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors and offshore hydrogen networks, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, as well as the emergence of a market for the production of hydrogen offshore, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation and targets. That agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.

Amendment 813 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

Amendment 814 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

Amendment 815 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish ~~integ~~stratedgic offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those ~~integ~~stratedgic offshore network development plans shall provide a high-level outlook on offshore generation capacity potential and the resulting needs and constraints for interlinkages in an offshore grid and thereafter be updated every ~~three~~four years.

Amendment 816 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every t~~hree~~wo years.

Amendment 817 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for gas, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years.

Amendment 818 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement and offshore hydrogen networks referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years.

Amendment 819 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

Amendment 820 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. The ~~integ~~stratedgic offshore network development plans shall be ~~compatible with the latest~~used as an input for the Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning providing for an adequate and reliable transmission grid for the transfer of electricity onshore as well as between coastal regions, inland regions and landlocked Member States and to provide for a stable supply of electricity to centres of consumption.

Amendment 821 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ondřej KNOTEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Nils TORVALDS, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

Amendment 822 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

Amendment 823 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

~~4. The ENTSO for Electricity shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.~~deleted

Amendment 824 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The E~~NTSO for Electricity~~IC shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the ~~Commission~~Agency for its opinion.

Amendment 825 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for gas shall submit their respective draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.

Amendment 826 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. ~~The ENTSO for Electricity shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion~~Prior to submitting the respective plans, the ENTSO for Electricity shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant electricity stakeholders, including EU DSO entities, and all offshore sector stakeholders and representatives of all the Member States that are part of the priority offshore grid corridors set out in Annex I.

Amendment 827 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

Amendment 828 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The E~~NTSO for Electricity~~IC shall adapt the integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Agency and Commission opinions and integrate them into the latest Union wide TYNDP before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.

Amendment 829 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity shall adapt the ~~integ~~stratedgic offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.

Amendment 830 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt the integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.

Amendment 831 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5

Amendment 832 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

Amendment 833 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore ~~grids for renewable energy, should~~networks, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~not~~shall develop, in time, the ~~integ~~stratedgic offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2~~, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I~~.

Amendment 834 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

Amendment 835 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore ~~grid~~networks for renewable energy, should the ENTSO for Electricity and/or the ENTSO for Gas not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of the expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor ~~set out~~as defined in Annex I.

Amendment 836 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy sources including hydrogen, should the ENTSO for Electricity not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor and offshore hydrogen network set out in Annex I.

Amendment 837 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

Amendment 838 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the ~~integ~~offshore grids for renewable energy included in the stratedgic offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those principles shall be compatible with the provisions outlined in Article 16(1). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).

Amendment 839 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

Amendment 840 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).

Amendment 841 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and the Commission, shall develop cost- benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the offshore network development plan. The methodology should aim at making recommendations for allocation of costs by sea basin, and should not be a project by project assessment.

Amendment 842 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Within 12 months from the publication of the ~~principles~~methodology referred to in paragraph 1(a), the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost- ~~sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridor~~sharing methodology for the offshore grids for renewable energy included in the priority offshore grid corridors. The results of the strategic integrated offshore network development plans and the application of the cost- benefit and cost-sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors shall be used as non-binding guidance by the Commission and the Member States and as input to be considered in the TYNDP process.

Amendment 843 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost- sharing methodology to the priority offshore ~~grid~~network corridors.

Amendment 844 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

Amendment 845 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

Amendment 846 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) taking into account the results as referred to in paragraph 2 with the updated joint definition of the ~~amount of~~indicative non-binding goals for the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.

Amendment 847 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3

Amendment 848 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. ~~Within six months from~~After the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the ENTSO for Electricity shall update the ~~integrated offshore~~next Union-wide Ten- Year network development plans ~~by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply~~.

Amendment 849 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. W~~ithin six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin,~~hen the ENTSO for Electricity ~~shall~~ updates the ~~integ~~stratedgic offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5)~~. The procedure descri~~ that update shall bed in ~~Article 14(6) shall apply~~line with the updated written agreement referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article.

Amendment 850 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Within six months from the updated written agreements ~~referred to in paragraph 3~~, for each sea basin, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~shall update the~~and the ENTSO for Gas shall update the respective interlinked and integrated offshore network development plans by following the procedure ~~set out~~described in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply.

Amendment 851 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4

4. Within six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the ENTSO for Electricity ~~shall update the~~and the ENTSO for Gas shall update the respective interlinked and integrated offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply.

Amendment 852 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, renewable district heating system operators or the project promoters of the transmission and local heat network infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 853 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities in each Member State concerned, shall be borne by the relevant TSO or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.

Amendment 854 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 855 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Projects falling under the category set out in points (1) (ed) and (2) of Annex II may benefit from the provisions of this Article where at least one project promoter requests its application to the relevant national authorities.

Amendment 856 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 857 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and taking into account benefits beyond the borders of the Member States on the territory of which the project is located by ~~using the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~considering at least the joint scenarios established for network development planning under article 12;

Amendment 858 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c

(c) where ~~the project promoters agree, a substantiated proposal for a cross-border cost allocation~~Member States of hosting countries have not reached an agreement for project cost allocation, a substantiated proposal for a cross-border cost allocation limited to hosting countries, where more than 50 % of the benefits are allocated to them, could be presented on a voluntary basis by the project promoters.

Amendment 859 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

The ~~national regulatory authorities shall, upon receipt,~~project promoter shall transmit to the Agency~~, without delay,~~ a copy of ~~each~~the investment request, for information purposes.

Amendment 860 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of efficiently incurred investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall include all the efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project or on the rejection of the investment request or of part of the project if the common analysis of national regulatory authorities concludes that the project or a part of it fails to provide a significant net benefit at EU level. The national regulatory authorities shall include the re~~after assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues might arise due to the inclus~~levant efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of ~~the~~ investment costs ~~in tariffs~~to be borne by each system operator for the project.

Amendment 861 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national ~~regulatory~~ authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of efficiently incurred investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall include ~~all the~~the relevant efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project. The national regulatory authorities shall thereafter assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues might arise due to the inclusion of the investment costs in tariffs.

Amendment 862 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3

In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interests is listed~~cenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 863 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 864 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 865 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3

The assessment of the Agency shall ~~be based on the same scenario as used in~~ consider all relevant scenarios established under article 12 and other s~~election process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listed~~cenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.

Amendment 866 #

10. By [31 December 2022], the ~~Commission~~Agency shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article and the offshore grids for renewable energy cross- border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situa Recommendation to identify good practices for the treatment of investment requests for Projects of Common Interests. The recommendation shall be regularly updated as found necessary and for consistency with the Recommendation ofn the offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross-border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). In adopting or amending the Recommendation, the Agency shall carry out an extensive consultation process, involving all relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 867 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10

10. By [31 December 2022], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article and the offshore grids for renewable energy cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situation of offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross- border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, ~~the ENTSO for Gas,~~ and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).

Amendment 868 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10 a (new)

10 a. Projects of mutual interest shall be assimilated with projects of common interest and be eligible for cross-border cost allocation decisions for the part of the investment costs located on the territory of the Union or in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union.

Amendment 869 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1

Amendment 870 #

Pascal CANFIN, Martin HOJSÍK, Frédérique RIES, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7

7. Where the measures referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 are not sufficient to ensure the timely implementation of projects of common interest, the Commission, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, may issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this Article.

Amendment 871 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Where the beneficiary fails the climate adaptation stress test, they shall not be eligible to the Union's financial instrument.

Amendment 872 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II~~, except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects,~~ are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

Amendment 873 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 874 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to Article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, environmental gains, decarbonisation, solidarity or innovation;

Amendment 875 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

Amendment 876 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the project has received a cross- border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 16 or, as regards projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they do not fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, and therefore they do not receive a cross-border cost allocation decision, the project aims at providing services across borders, bring technological innovation and ensure the safety of cross-border grid operation. The criterion under letter b) does not apply to projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a) of Annex II in cases where Member States of hosting countries have reached an agreement for project cost allocation;

Amendment 877 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the project has received a cross- border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 16, or, as regards projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they do not fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, and therefore they do not receive a cross-border cost allocation decision, the project aims at providing services across borders, bring technological innovation and ensure the safety of cross-border grid operation. The criterion under letter b) does not apply to projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a) of Annex II in cases where Member States of hosting countries have reached an agreement for project cost allocation;

Amendment 878 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 879 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) the implementation of the project may raise affordability issues according assessments carried out in particular by the national regulatory authority.

Amendment 880 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity, sustainability or innovation, generated by the projects ~~and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability~~, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, ~~the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable,~~or where the project may raise affordability issues, according to assessments carried out by a national regulatory authority.

Amendment 881 #

Salvatore DE MEO, Aldo PATRICIELLO, Fulvio MARTUSCIELLO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, environmental gains, decarbonisation, solidarity or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.

Amendment 882 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

Amendment 883 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

Amendment 884 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. Projects of mutual interest shall be assimilated with projects of common interest and be eligible for Union financial assistance. ~~Only the investments located on the territory of the Union which are part of t~~The projects of mutual interest, shall be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 2, and where the cross-border cost allocation decision referred to in paragraph 2(b) allocates costs across borders for ~~at least two~~one or more Member States, in a significant proportion in each Member State if several are involved.

Amendment 885 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Amendment 886 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. The power to adopt ~~delegated~~implementing acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.

Amendment 887 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt ~~delegated~~implementing acts referred to in Article 3 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of ~~seven~~four years from [1 January 2022]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 888 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4

4. As soon as it adopts a ~~delegated~~n implementing act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.

Amendment 889 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5

5. A ~~delegated~~n implementing act adopted pursuant to Article 3 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 890 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 891 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 892 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of ~~renewabl~~carbon-free energy sources and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the planning, development, construction and commissioning of projects of common interest selected pursuant to Article 3;

Amendment 893 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of renewable energy sources and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the planning, development, c~~onstruc~~reation and commissioning of projects of common interest selected pursuant to Article 3;

Amendment 894 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the progress achieved in the planning, development, construction and commissioning of offshore grids for renewable energy and energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity, as well as the enabled deployment of offshore renewable energy;

Amendment 895 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) for the electricity ~~and~~, hydrogen, district heating and cooling and carbon sectors, the evolution of the interconnection level between Member States, the level of decarbonisation, the corresponding evolution of energy prices, as well as the number of network system failure events, their causes and related economic cost;

Amendment 896 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Martin HOJSÍK, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) for the electricity and the hydrogen sectors, the evolution of the interconnection level between Member States, the corresponding evolution of energy prices, as well as the number of network system failure events, their causes and related economic cost;

Amendment 897 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the climate and energy targets for 2030, and, in the longer term, to the achievement of climate neutrality ~~by 2050~~as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest as well as to the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement.

Amendment 898 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) general, updated information, including geographic information and choice of location and routing also from environmental perspective, for each project of common interest;

Amendment 899 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) all relevant information about the public consultations and hearings carried out regarding the project;

Amendment 900 #

(ba) all relevant information about the public consultations carried out about the project

Amendment 901 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the main expected benefits in term of energy system integration and with respect to the climate neutrality objective and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;

Amendment 902 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT, Tudor CIUHODARU, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, César LUENA, Javi LÓPEZ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the main expected benefits, in particular regarding full lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;

Amendment 903 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the main expected benefits and the costs of the projects, as well as the expected climate benefits, except for any commercially sensitive information;

Amendment 904 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EC) No 715/2009
Article 8(10)

The ENTSO for Gas shall adopt and publish a Union-wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3 every two years. The Union- wide network development plan shall include the modelling of the integrated network, including hydrogen as well as district heating and cooling networks, scenario development, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system. The plan shall be aligned with the Union climate and energy targets for 2030 and to the achievement of climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest as well as to the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement. (the first subparagraph is replaced by the following)

Amendment 905 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)

The following Article 8(13) is added to Regulation (EC) 715/2009: By 31 March 2023, the Agency shall publish guidelines, which shall be followed by European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas, for the development of the draft Union-wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3. The guidelines shall be regularly updated, as found necessary. The Agency shall be entitled to issue binding amendment requests on the draft Union- wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3.

Amendment 906 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 22(1) of Directive 2009/73/EC is replaced by the following:‘(1) Every two years, all transmission system operators of a Member State, regardless of their unbundling regime, in a joint way, shall submit to the regulatory authority a ten- year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevant stakeholders. That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply. The transmission system operator shall publish the ten-year network development plan on its website. The regulatory authority shall review the draft ten-year network development plan and approve it. Before its approval, it may require the transmission system operator to amend its ten-year network development plan, including the inclusion or removal of investment items.’ Article 22(2) of Directive 2009/73/EC is replaced by the following: ‘(2) The ten-year network development plan shall, in particular: (a) indicate to market participants the main transmission infrastructure that needs to be built or upgraded over the next ten years; (b) contain all the investments already decided and identify new investments which have to be executed in the next three years; (c) contain all investments which are planned in the next 10 years; and (d) provide for a time frame for all investment projects.’

Amendment 907 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 51(1) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 is replaced by the following: ‘1. Every two years, all transmission system operators of a Member State, regardless of their unbundling regime as set out in Sections 1, 2 and 3 above, shall submit to the regulatory authority, in a joint way, a ten- year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevant stakeholders. That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply. The transmission system operator shall publish the ten-year network development plan on its website. The regulatory authority shall review the draft ten-year network development plan and approve it. Before its approval, it may require the transmission system operator to amend its ten-year network development plan.’ Article 51(2) is replaced by the following: ‘2. The ten- year network development plan shall in particular: (a) indicate to market participants the main transmission infrastructure that needs to be built or upgraded over the next ten years; (b) contain all the investments already decided and identify new investments which have to be executed in the next three years; (c) contain all investments which are planned in the next 10 years; and (d) provide for a time frame for all investment projects.’

Amendment 908 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Point (c)of Article 48(1) of Regulation (EC) 2019/943 is replaced by the following:‘(c)identify investment gaps, in particular with respect to cross-border capacities, by analysing target values in MW for transfer capacity at bidding zone boundaries. 'The following Article 48(3) is added to Regulation (EC) 2019/943:‘3. By 31 March 2023, ACER shall publish guidelines, which shall be followed by European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, for the development of the draft Union-wide network development plan referred to in Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The guidelines shall be regularly updated, as necessary. ACER shall be entitled to issue binding amendment requests on the draft Union- wide network development plan referred to in Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.’

Amendment 909 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 is repealed from [1 January 2022]. NSave where otherwise provided in this Regulation no rights shall arise under the present Regulation for projects listed in the Annexes to Regulation (EU) 347/2013. Decisions on cross-border cost allocations granted on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation 347/2013 and related to projects for which at least the construction phase has been initiated shall remain valid. This Regulation shall apply to those decisions.

Amendment 910 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) ~~North-South electricity interconnections in Western Europe (‘NSI West Electricity’)~~Electricity on shore and offshore grid interconnections in Europe: interconnections between Member States, of ~~the region and with the Mediterranean area including the Iberian peninsula, notably~~fshore electricity grid development and internal grid infrastructures to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources and ~~reinforce internal grid infrastructures~~ to foster market integration ~~in the region~~.

Amendment 911 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: ~~Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malta, Portugal and Spain;~~all

Amendment 912 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 2

(2) North-South electricity interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘NSI East Electricity’): interconnections and internal lines in North-South and East- West directions to complete the internal market and integrate generation from renewable energy sources. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;deleted

Amendment 913 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3

Amendment 914 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1

Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands Poland and Sweden.

Amendment 915 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 a (new)

(3a) Geothermal and renewable district heating and cooling: To electrify heating and cooling through the transition of existing systems to renewable energy and the establishment of new renewable district heating and cooling networks. Member States concerned: All

Amendment 916 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4

(4) Northern Seas offshore grid (‘NSOG’): integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Sweden;deleted

Amendment 917 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – introductory part

(4) Northern Seas offshore grid (‘NSOG’): offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 918 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – introductory part

Amendment 919 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – introductory part

Amendment 920 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 a (new)

(4a) Northern Seas offshore hydrogen networks (‘NSOHN’): integrated offshore gas network development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters to transport hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border hydrogen exchange. Member States concerned: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Sweden;

Amendment 921 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5

(5) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grid (‘BEMIP offshore’): integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden;deleted

Amendment 922 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

(5) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grid (‘BEMIP offshore’): offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 923 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

Amendment 924 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part

Amendment 925 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 a (new)

(5a) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore network: integrated offshore hydrogen network development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters to transport hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border hydrogen exchange. Member States concerned: Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden;

Amendment 926 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part

(6) South and East offshore grid: offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 927 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part

Amendment 928 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part

Amendment 929 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6

(6) South and East offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Romania, Slovenia, and Spain;deleted

Amendment 930 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 a (new)

(6a) South and East offshore network: integrated offshore hydrogen network development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border hydrogen exchange. Member States concerned: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Romania, Slovenia, and Spain;

Amendment 931 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part

(7) South Western Europe offshore grid: offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.

Amendment 932 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part

Amendment 933 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part

Amendment 934 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7

(7) South Western Europe offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.deleted

Amendment 935 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 a (new)

(7a) South Western Europe offshore network: integrated offshore hydrogen network development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border hydrogen exchange. Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.

Amendment 936 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – title

3 PRIORITY CORRIDORS FOR HYDROGEN

Amendment 937 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen in~~terconnection~~frastructures in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated ~~hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and~~energy system addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen ~~support~~of the countries ing the ~~emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen~~region to connect industrial clusters and multimodal transport hubs.

Amendment 938 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure with a view to enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 939 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in ~~Western Europe (‘HI West’)~~Europe: hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting ~~the countries of the region~~EU Member States and addressing ~~their~~ specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 940 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen- ready infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.

Amendment 941 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

Amendment 942 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

Amendment 943 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part

(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport, and enabling end-user consumption in all sectors.

Amendment 944 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. The Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;

Amendment 945 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: ~~Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain~~all;

Amendment 946 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of ~~power-to-gas~~renewable based hydrogen applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;

Amendment 947 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of ~~power-to-gas~~renewable-energy based applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;

Amendment 948 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;

Amendment 949 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated ~~hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and~~energy system addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen ~~support~~of the countries ing the ~~emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen~~region to connect industrial clusters and multimodal transport hubs.

Amendment 950 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

Amendment 951 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport and multimodal transport hubs, comprising of both pipelines and as well as marine terminals in ports and related open-access infrastructure to enable hydrogen exports and imports, transportation and distribution through other modalities such as ships.

Amendment 952 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

Amendment 953 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part

Amendment 954 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9

Amendment 955 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. The Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;

Amendment 956 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of ~~power-to-gas~~renewable based hydrogen applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;

Amendment 957 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of ~~power-to-gas~~renewable-energy based applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;

Amendment 958 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;

Amendment 959 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated ~~hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and~~energy system addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen ~~support~~of the countries ing the ~~emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen~~region to connect industrial clusters and multimodal transport hubs.

Amendment 960 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

Amendment 961 #

(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport and multimodal transport hubs, comprising of both pipelines and marine terminals in ports and related open-access infrastructure and facilities to enable export, import, conversion, compression, storage as well as transportation and distribution through other modalities such as ships.

Amendment 962 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part

Amendment 963 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10

(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport. Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.deleted

Amendment 964 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. The Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.

Amendment 965 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of ~~power-to-gas~~renewable based hydrogen applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.

Amendment 966 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1

Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.

Amendment 967 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

Amendment 968 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Martin HOJSÍK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources, energy storage, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and demand response by consumers.

Amendment 969 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part

(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources and demand response by consumers, while creating a European high-voltage direct current (HVDC) super grid connecting the existing and planned smart grids.

Amendment 970 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide collection, storage and transport infrastructure be~~tween~~nefiting multiple Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage.

Amendment 971 #

(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide ~~transport~~capture, transport and utilisation or storage infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage or utilisation.

Amendment 972 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport, utilisation or storage infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage.

Amendment 973 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part

Amendment 974 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12

Amendment 975 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12

Amendment 976 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.heating and cooling systems: development of respective capacity of heating and cooling sources, including geothermal, in view of decarbonising the built environment, replacing fossil fuel supply and tackling fuel poverty; a) accommodating increasing heating and cooling demand from renewable local sources; b) Decreasing dependence on fossil fuel imports from third countries; c) Ensuring security and affordability of energy supply

Amendment 977 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, ~~support the uptake of innovative~~in particular through their blends with methane, support the uptake of innovative digital, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 978 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate ~~a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources~~renewable hydrogen into the ~~gas~~hydrogen network, support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 979 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part

(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently retrofit and integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.

Amendment 980 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13

Amendment 981 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13

Amendment 982 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN, Nils TORVALDS

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13a) District heating and cooling: construction, extension, upgrading and consolidation of district heating and cooling networks using decarbonised supplies of heat and cold, among others geothermal heat and cold and waste heat and cold, while applying the energy efficiency first principle, providing an increased flexibility for the energy system though Power-to-heat. Member states concerned: all

Amendment 983 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13a) Heating and cooling networks: construction, extension or renovation of heating and cooling networks linked geothermal, solar thermal, heat pumps and waste heat district heating capacity, cooling technologies, as well as storage and conversion facilities and their related equipment; Member States concerned: all.

Amendment 984 #

13(a) Natural gas infrastructure: Completion of gas infrastructure projects included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 for the purpose of enhancing market integration, security of supply, and competition and which contribute to sustainability. Member States concerned: all.

Amendment 985 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)

(13a) Hydrogen network: development of hydrogen transport, storage, blending and infrastructure through adaptation of existing infrastructure and new projects.

Amendment 986 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 b (new)

(13b) Cross-border integrated energy and transport networks: hydrogen interconnections that are on the existing European Transport Network and combine energy infrastructure with transport (alternative fuel) infrastructure along that corridor with the purpose of decarbonizing transport flows.

Amendment 987 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 a (new)

4a Emphasize the importance of the islands in the context of the TEN-E Regulation, having in mind the opportunities provided for energy transition, especially with regard to the Memorandum prepared during the Croatian Presidency (Memorandum of Split) to ensure the future of the Clean Energy for EU Islands Initiative.

Amendment 988 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part

(1) concerning electricity and high- voltage direct current (HVDC) super grid:

Amendment 989 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)

a(a) any equipment or installation falling under the category referred to in point (a) enabling the transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites (‘energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity’);

Amendment 990 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

Amendment 991 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b

(b) e~~lectricit~~nergy storage facilities used for storing e~~lectricity~~nergy, i.e. deferring the final use of electricity to a later moment than when it was generated, on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or more or the conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored, the storing of that energy, and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or use as another energy carrier;

Amendment 992 #

Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Ulrike MÜLLER, Pascal CANFIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) charging infrastructure for electric vehicles;

Amendment 993 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c

(c) any equipment or installation essential for the systems referred to in points (a), (b) and (ba) to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems at all voltage levels and substations;

Amendment 994 #

Claudia GAMON, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Irena JOVEVA, Karin KARLSBRO

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d

(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies ~~both~~ at transmission ~~and~~, medium and low voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;

Amendment 995 #

Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER, Karin KARLSBRO, Claudia GAMON, Andreas GLÜCK, Irena JOVEVA, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) equipment, installation or network components that contribute to operational security or increased voltage quality by providing ancillary services, remedial actions or other services necessary for electricity system defence and restoration, including services providing inertia, synthetic inertia, fault current injection, grid forming capacities, voltage regulation, frequency regulation, protection, monitoring and control systems at all voltage levels and substations;

Amendment 996 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2

Amendment 997 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2

Amendment 998 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part

(2) concerning ~~smart gas grid~~heating and cooling networks:

Amendment 999 #