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amendment list, 19 May 2026

Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EU) 2019/942, (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2024/1789 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2022/869

Document ITRE-AM-788940 · (COM(2025)1006 – 2025/0399(COD))

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Amendment 1108

Niels Flemming Hansen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion income generated on Member States’ borders not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), (b) and (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for their own network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 into electricity transmission projects on the Union list subject to relevant NRA approval. Funds already allocated to the separate internal account line before the entry into force of this Regulation shall be considered out of the scope of this Article.

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Amendment 1109

Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion directly benefitting the level of electricity interconnection of the Member State where the congestion income has been collected from, pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Congestion rents arising from internal bidding zone borders within a Member State shall not be subject to the obligations laid down in this paragraph.

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Amendment 1110

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not allocated for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for improving resource adequacy through support to low-carbon and fossil-free electricity generation. Internal congestion rents arising from internal bidding zone borders within a Member State shall not be subject to the obligations laid down in this paragraph.

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Justification

Interconnection revenues should also be usable for investments contributing to sufficient and reliable low-carbon electricity generation capacity, as network expansion alone may not be sufficient to ensure resource adequacy and security of supply in increasingly electrified energy systems.

Amendment 1111

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents arising at bidding zone borders between Member States, which has not been spent, for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Congestion rents arising from internal bidding zone borders within a Member State shall not be subject to the obligations laid down in this paragraph.

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Amendment 1112

Bruno Gonçalves, Tsvetelina Penkova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 40 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.
This Article shall not apply to congestion income arising from internal bidding zone borders within a Member State or to congestion income that was collected before the entry into force of this Regulation.

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Amendment 1113

Giorgio Gori, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion directly benefitting the Member State where the congestion income has been collected or projects located or directly related to the territory of such Member State pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.

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Amendment 1114

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), points (a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 for their own network investments into electricity transmission projects on the Union list subject to relevant national regulatory authorities approval..

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Justification

The EC proposal risks limiting the ability of national regulatory authorities and transmission system operators (TSOs) to determine the most efficient use of congestion-related revenues within their own systems, thereby preventing the optimal allocation of these resources at national level. Currently, congestion revenues are already directed —under the full supervision of national regulatory authorities— towards purposes that maximise consumer welfare and system efficiency in each Member State, such as tariff mitigation, ensuring the availability of allocated capacity, or supporting network development where it is most needed. Imposing a specific earmarking at European level, even if only for a share of these revenues, would create a top-down constraint for TSOs and risk preventing them from using congestion revenues in ways that deliver the highest value for their national grids and consumers.

Amendment 1115

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), points (a), (b) and (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 for their own network investments into electricity transmission projects on the Union list subject to relevant national regulatory authorities' approval.

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Amendment 1116

Letizia Moratti, Fulvio Martusciello, Massimiliano Salini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), points (a), (b) and (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for their own network investments into electricity transmission projects on the Union list subject to relevant national regulatory authorities approval.

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Amendment 1117

Dario Tamburrano

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 50 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion between their own and neighbouring bidding zones pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.

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Justification

It is key to ensure that sufficient funding is allocated to projects to reduce interconnection congestion. At the same time, money raised in a bidding zone should be used to reduce congestions that are located in that area.

Amendment 1118

Jens Geier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. TSOs shall set aside 25 % of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.1. TSOs shall set aside 100% of the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.

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Justification

Congestion revenues from the capacity mechanism between price zones are not suitable for financing long-term infrastructure investments. This function is fulfilled by the financing instruments provided for in Article 40b.

Amendment 1119

Sofie Eriksson

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Congestion rents arising from internal bidding zone borders within a Member State may, in addition to the principles pursuant to Article 19(2) points (a)-(c) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, be allocated to initiatives that lower costs for electricity consumers, including:
(a) to investments in fossil-free energy generation or grid connection capacity in the Member State where the congestion income has been generated; or
(b) to finance support measures to mitigate the effects of high electricity prices.
Measures in point (a) and (b) are only applicable if oil, natural gas and coal have been phased out of electricity production in the bidding zone concerned, not including strategic reserves, and conditional on the absence of alternative, less distortive measures.

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Amendment 1120

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. In addition to the priority objectives pursuant to Article 19(2) points (a) to (c) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, congestion rents may be allocated to finance fossil-free electricity generation that improves the level of resource adequacy in the Member State where the congestion income has been generated. The TSO shall not be obligated to set aside congestion rents to the extent that the TSO can demonstrate that congestion rents have been used to finance such fossil-free electricity generation.

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Amendment 1121

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. In addition to the priority objectives pursuant to Article 19(2) points (a) to (c) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, congestion rents may be allocated to finance low-carbon and fossil-free electricity generation, for improving the level of resource adequacy in the Member State where the congestion income has been generated. The TSOs shall not be required to set aside congestion rents where they can demonstrate that such revenues have been used to finance low-carbon and fossil-free electricity generation.

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Justification

Member States should retain sufficient flexibility in the use of congestion income to address national adequacy and resilience needs, particularly where additional low-carbon generation capacity is required to ensure secure and stable system operation.

Amendment 1122

Jens Geier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. Congestion revenue shall be passed on in full and as a priority to electricity consumers and electricity traders. This shall be done through the allocation of Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) or through direct refunds via network charges

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Amendment 1123

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article on a separate, internal account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion of the respective Member State, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion. Congestion income already set aside on the existing internal account shall be considered outside the threshold calculation of Article 19 (1).

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Justification

The objectives and rules for the allocation of congestion income are determined in Art. 19 (2)-(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Any amendments with regard to these rules should stay within Art. 19 of the Electricity Regulation.

Amendment 1124

Niels Flemming Hansen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article on a separate internal account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, of the respective Member State or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion. Congestion income already set aside on the existing internal account shall be considered outside the threshold calculation of Article 19 (1).

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Amendment 1125

Giorgio Gori, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate internal account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion directly benefitting the Member State where the congestion income has been collected or projects located or directly related to the territory of such Member State, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.

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Amendment 1126

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion. Funds already allocated to the separate internal account line before the entry into force of this Regulation shall be considered out of the scope of this Article.

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Justification

The amendment ensures legal certainty and avoids retroactive application to funds already allocated before the entry into force of this Regulation.

Amendment 1127

Bruno Tobback

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion directly benefitting the level of electricity interconnection of the Member State where the congestion income has been collected from, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.

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Amendment 1128

Letizia Moratti, Fulvio Martusciello, Massimiliano Salini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. 2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate, internal account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion of the respective Member State, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the respective Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.

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Amendment 1129

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.2. TSOs shall place the funds referred to in point 1 of this Article on a separate, internal account line until it can be spent for financing projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion of the respective Member State, or until they have demonstrated that the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 have been adequately fulfilled and there is no need for additional cross-border capacity to be built at the borders of the Member States concerned to reduce interconnector congestion.

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Justification

the ring-fenced funds shall be only allocated to projects within the respective Member State.

Amendment 1130

Jens Geier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The use of the funds referred to in paragraph 1 shall:3. Financial Transmission Rights shall be made available on the forward market to enable consumers, traders and generators to hedge against price differences between neighbouring price zones. This applies to both national price boundaries and cross-border zones.

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Amendment 1131

Bruno Gonçalves, Nicolás González Casares, Tsvetelina Penkova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list, taking due account of expected tariff financing. Priority shall be given to the list of projects mentioned in Annex I. If the Member State does not host projects related to Annex I, or where any such projects do not present a financing gap or have been concluded, the funds may be used to address the financing gap of other projects on the Union list, including outside the borders of this Member State, whereby it benefits indirectly from them.

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Amendment 1132

Letizia Moratti, Fulvio Martusciello, Massimiliano Salini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which are located in the Member State in which congestion revenue is collected and be allocated exclusively to projects directly connected to the territory of the Member State or Member States in which such congestion income has been generated;

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Amendment 1133

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which are located in the Member State where congestion revenue is collected and be used for projects directly related to the territory of the Member State(s) where the congestion income has been generated;

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Amendment 1134

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which are located in the Member State where congestion revenue is collected and be used for projects directly related to the territory of the Member State(s) where the congestion income has been generated;

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Amendment 1135

Niels Flemming Hansen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list

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Amendment 1136

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list

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Justification

The objectives and rules for the allocation of congestion income are determined in Art. 19 (2)-(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Any amendments with regard to these rules should stay within Art. 19 of the Electricity Regulation.

Amendment 1137

Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which are located in the Member State where congestion revenue is collected and have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;

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Amendment 1138

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which have significant benefits outside their hosting countries, taking due account of expected tariff financing;(a) address the financing gap of projects on the Union list which are located in the Member State where congestion income is collected, taking due account of expected tariff financing;

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Justification

Congestion income should support infrastructure and system needs in the Member State where the congestion revenues are generated, in order to address local network constraints and investments needs more effectively.

Amendment 1139

Niels Flemming Hansen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) be used for projects directly located on the territory of the Member State(s) where the congestion income has been generated;

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Amendment 1140

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) address the financing gap of projects which enhance flexibility of the whole EU energy system;

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Justification

Projects enhancing system flexibility often face important financing gaps despite their significant contribution to the system resilience and efficiency.

Amendment 1141

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ab) be coordinated with the Member States, national regulatory authorities and TSOs concerned at regional level and ensure timely use of available funding;

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Justification

Regional coordination is necessary to ensure that congestion revenues are used efficiently and support investments addressing cross-border and corridor-level system needs in a timely manner.

Amendment 1142

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) be timely;

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Amendment 1143

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) support, where appropriate, regional investment packages composed of several projects or measures capable of reducing congestion more efficiently at corridor level;

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Justification

Supporting coordinated regional investment packages may reduce congestion more effectively than isolated infrastructure measures and improve the overall efficiency of network investments.

Amendment 1144

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) be used for projects directly located on the territory of the Member State(s) where the congestion income has been generated;

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Justification

The objectives and rules for the allocation of congestion income are determined in Art. 19 (2)-(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Any amendments with regard to these rules should stay within Art. 19 of the Electricity Regulation.

Amendment 1145

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 of this Regulation to supplement this Regulation by specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled.deleted

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Amendment 1146

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Ondřej Krutílek

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 of this Regulation to supplement this Regulation by specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled.deleted

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Justification

The resort to a Delegated Act is therefore unnecessary and risks creating overlaps with the provisions already set in Reg. 2019/943.

Amendment 1147

Letizia Moratti, Fulvio Martusciello, Massimiliano Salini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 of this Regulation to supplement this Regulation by specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled.deleted

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Amendment 1148

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 of this Regulation to supplement this Regulation by specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled.4. Within [18 months] after the entry into force of this Regulation, the TSOs shall, after consulting the relevant stakeholders, submit to the national regulatory authorities a proposal for a methodology specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The national regulatory authorities shall take a unanimous decision on the proposed methodology within three months of its submission. The national regulatory authorities may request the TSOs to amend or update the methodology referred to in the first subparagraph. The national regulatory authorities shall take a unanimous decision on the amended or updated methodology not later than three months after its submission. Where the regulatory authorities are unable to reach a unanimous decision on the proposal within that time frame, ACER shall, within an additional three months, decide on the methodology.

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Justification

This provision sets out an alternative approach under which TSOs prepare a methodology on how the congestion rents may be used, after consulting stakeholders. The methodology must be approved by national regulators, with ACER taking the decision only if regulators cannot agree. This approach is proposed as an alternative to a delegated act, meaning the EC should not adopt the methodology through delegated act.

Amendment 1149

Niels Flemming Hansen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 of this Regulation to supplement this Regulation by specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled.4. Within [18 months] after the entry into force of this Regulation, the TSOs shall, after consulting the relevant stakeholders, submit to the national regulatory authorities a proposal for a methodology specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The national regulatory authorities shall take a unanimous decision on the proposed methodology within three months of its submission. The national regulatory authorities may request the TSOs to amend or update the methodology referred to in the first subparagraph. The national regulatory authorities shall take a unanimous decision on the amended or updated methodology not later than three months after its submission. Where the regulatory authorities are unable to reach a unanimous decision on the proposal within that time frame, ACER shall, within an additional three months, decide on the methodology.

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Amendment 1150

Jens Geier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 of this Regulation to supplement this Regulation by specifying the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the conditions under which the objective of Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 is considered adequately fulfilled.4. The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) shall, by 31 December 2027, develop guidelines for the harmonised issuance and trading of Financial Transmission Rights within the Union, in order to promote efficient market integration and mitigate price volatility

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Amendment 1151

Letizia Moratti, Fulvio Martusciello, Massimiliano Salini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of the delegated acts referred in paragraph 4, the Agency shall update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Agency shall request TSOs to update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and shall further specify the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article;

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Amendment 1152

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of the delegated acts referred in paragraph 4, the Agency shall update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Agency shall request TSOs to update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article and shall further specify:

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Amendment 1153

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of the delegated acts referred in paragraph 4, the Agency shall update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of the methodology referred in paragraph 4, the Agency shall request TSOs to update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.

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Justification

The proposed amendment is consistent with the proposal under Article 19(4).

Amendment 1154

Niels Flemming Hansen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of the delegated acts referred in paragraph 4, the Agency shall update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of the methodology referred in paragraph 4, the Agency shall request TSOs the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.

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Amendment 1155

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of the delegated acts referred in paragraph 4, the Agency shall update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.5. Within [6 months] after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Agency shall request TSOs to update the methodology on the use of revenues from congestion income pursuant to Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The updated methodology shall be consistent with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article and with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article.

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Amendment 1156

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5 – point a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) the conditions under which TSOs may use the funds referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article;

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Amendment 1157

Dario Tamburrano

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. By 31 October of the [year after the year entry into force], and every year thereafter, the Agency shall publish and submit to the Commission a report assessing the use of congestion income and the fulfilment of the priority objectives set out in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, including recommendations to ensure that the congestion income is used in accordance with the methodology referred to in Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. National Regulatory Authorities, the ENTSO for Electricity, and the transmission system operators shall provide to the Agency the information necessary for the purpose of carrying out its task under this Article.

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Justification

Effective monitoring is key to ensure transparency and effectiveness in the use of congestion income

Amendment 1158

Bruno Tobback, Nicolás González Casares, Elena Sancho Murillo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. By [6 months after entry into force] of the Regulation and every year thereafter, ACER shall publish the total amount of congestion incomes, how they are being used by each Member State under Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, and the total amount of unspent congestion incomes accumulated by every Member State and TSO. Member States and TSOs shall provide the necessary information to ACER in a timely manner for their publication.

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Amendment 1159

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 19a
1. Member States may use the congestion rents not spent for guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity pursuant to Article 19(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, for network investments into projects on the Union list relevant to reducing interconnector congestion pursuant Article 19(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for compensation to offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators pursuant to Article 19(2), point (c), or to finance fossil-free electricity generation pursuant to Article 19(1a) of this Regulation, to finance measures in support of final electricity customers. Member States shall ensure that such measures in support of final electricity customers mitigate the impact of high electricity prices on those customers, in a targeted manner.
2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall be clearly defined, transparent, proportionate, non-discriminatory and verifiable.

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Amendment 1160

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. In the case of a decision to grant the incentives referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, national regulatory authorities shall consider the results of the cost-benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 14 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 reasons for 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.deleted

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Amendment 1161

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. In the case of a decision to grant the incentives referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, national regulatory authorities shall consider the results of the cost-benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 14 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 reasons for 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.2. In the case of a decision to grant the incentives referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, national regulatory authorities shall consider the results of the cost-benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 14 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 reasons for the risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project, when compared to a lower-risk alternative. National regulatory authorities shall also apply the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle with accordance to Article 27 of Directive (EU) 2023/1781. 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.

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Amendment 1162

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) investments aimed at enhancing the climate resilience of electricity networks, including through predictive, preventive and anticipatory measures against climate-related risks, where such investments are supported by forward-looking risk assessments and where the primary benefits are expected to materialise through the avoidance or reduction of system disruptions, damage to infrastructure or societal costs.

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Justification

Electricity networks are increasingly exposed to climate-related risks. Investments improving climate resilience are necessary to reduce system disruptions, infrastructure damage and related economic and societal costs.

Amendment 1163

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) investments aimed at climate adaptation, including through the integration of nature-based solutions;

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Amendment 1164

Bruno Tobback

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. Where a project promoter incurs costs associated with the implementation of a project of common interest or part thereof that entails non-wire or digital solutions, the national regulatory authorities shall develop and provide an appropriate compensation methodology for said investments by TSOs within the same timelines established for investments associated to physical infrastructure investments.

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Amendment 1165

Hanna Gedin, Dario Tamburrano

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 20a
Domestic price stabilisation mechanisms
1. Where the commissioning, expansion, or increased utilisation of interconnectors or other cross‑border transmission infrastructure results in an increase in wholesale or retail electricity prices or volatile prices within the territory of a Member State, that Member State may introduce domestic price‑stabilisation mechanisms for electricity supplied to final customers.
2. Mechanisms adopted under paragraph 1 shall comply with the following conditions:
(a) they shall not reduce, limit, or otherwise impede the availability of cross‑border transmission capacity;
(b) they shall not alter the price formation on day‑ahead, intraday, or balancing markets for electricity exported to other Member States;
(c) they shall ensure that electricity intended for export continues to be traded exclusively at market‑based prices;
(d) they shall be proportionate, transparent, and limited to what is strictly necessary to address the identified price impact;
(e) they shall be notified to the Commission and ACER prior to implementation.
3. The application of mechanisms under this Article shall not affect the calculation or allocation of congestion income, nor the operation of market coupling or capacity allocation procedures.
4. ACER shall assess, on an annual basis, the extent to which increased interconnector capacity, cross‑border transmission infrastructure, or export flows contribute to domestic electricity price developments in Member States.

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Amendment 1166

Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter VII – title

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
VII FinancingVII Financing and de-risking

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Amendment 1167

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter VII – title

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
VII FinancingVII Financing and de-risking

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Justification

Effective de-risking mechanism at EU level is crucial to unlock financing for cross-border infrastructure, making investments more attractive and supporting energy transition. By addressing risks that would otherwise delay or deter investment, such mechanism enhances market integration and contributes to achieving EU’s climate and energy goals. This is especially important for cross-border infrastructure, which plays a key role in integrating renewable energy, improving system resilience, and ensuring energy security.

Amendment 1168

Aura Salla

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter VII – title

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
VII FinancingVII Financing and de-risking

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Justification

The European Commission noted in its Grids Package that the scale of Europe’s investment needs in the energy system require a stronger role of the EU budget in derisking private investment and unlocking institutional capital.

Amendment 1169

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Article 27 and Annex II shall be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for studies and financial instruments.1. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II shall be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for studies and financial instruments.

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Amendment 1170

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. Nuclear infrastructure and related connection infrastructure shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants where they contribute to the security of supply, the stability and resilience of the European energy system, decarbonisation and affordable energy prices.

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Amendment 1171

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Article 27 and in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h) and point (2) of Annex II and under the competence of national regulatory authorities shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:2. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Article 27 and in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h) and points (2) and (6) of Annex II and under the competence of national regulatory authorities shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

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Justification

It is proposed to add an EU guarantee solution as an effective de-risking mechanism on EU level to unlock financing for dedicated cross-border infrastructure. Such EU guarantee could be designed in the form of payments supported by an EU guarantee that allows hydrogen transmission system operators to close the gap between allowed and actual revenues while facilitating non-prohibitive network tariffs. The guaranteed payments would be similar to a national Inter-Temporal Cost Allocation and State Guarantee but operated at EU level.

Amendment 1172

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Article 27 and in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h) and point (2) of Annex II and under the competence of national regulatory authorities shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:2. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h) of Annex II and under the competence of national regulatory authorities shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

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Justification

With due consideration of the geopolitical situation and the need to accelerate electrification for a highly-efficient and fully-renewable based EU economy, it is proposed that the energy strand of CEF focuses only on electricity infrastructure. The budget of CEF Energy is limited, so the Union should make the most out of it by investing on the modernisation, interconnection and resilience of our cross-border electricity infrastructure, as well as new electricity infrastructure when necessary.

Amendment 1173

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Article 27 and in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (h) and point (2) of Annex II and under the competence of national regulatory authorities shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:2. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Article 27 and in points (1)(a), (c), (d), (e) and (f) and point (2) of Annex II and under the competence of national regulatory authorities shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

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Amendment 1174

Jens Geier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 17(4), point (a), provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation;(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 17(4), point (a), provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation; subject to the provisions 2a below and the exceptions specified in Article 17 (17new);

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Justification

subject to the provisions 2a below and the exceptions specified in Article 17(17);

Amendment 1175

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) Projects of common and mutual interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure.

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Justification

The proposal requires the Commission to adopt an implementing act detailing the EU guarantee set-up. Such act shall provide all necessary mandates, provide integration with existing regulation and funding frameworks, setting the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the EU level de-risking mechanisms. These mechanisms could be designed in the form of payments supported by an EU guarantee that allow HTNOs to close the gap between allowed and actual revenues. The guarantee should also be accessible in a consistent manner to PCI or PMI projects, independently from their bundling and the application of ICA at cross-border level.

Amendment 1176

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ab) A decision on cross-border cost allocation jointly adopted by the competent national regulatory authorities, or, where relevant, by the Agency in accordance with Article 17, shall constitute sufficient evidence of compliance with the requirements concerning cross-border relevance and the sharing of costs and benefits referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, while remaining subject to fulfilment of the remaining eligibility conditions.

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Amendment 1177

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17;deleted

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Amendment 1178

András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17;(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 energy infrastructure category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they do not fall under the competence of national regulatory authorities and therefore they do not receive a cross-border cost allocation decision, the project aims to provide services across borders, brings technological innovation and ensures the safety of cross-border grid operation;

Or. en

Justification

CBCA decisions represent a significant administrative obstacle, costs and additional time requirement. For this reason the corresponding provisions of the current TEN-E Regulation should be retained.

Amendment 1179

Ondřej Krutílek

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17;(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17, subject to the provisions specified in paragraph 2a of this Article and the exceptions specified in Article 17 (16a);

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Amendment 1180

Aura Salla

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17;(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17, subject to the provisions 2a and the exceptions specified in Article 17(17);

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Amendment 1181

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17;(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17, subject to the exceptions specified in Article 17(17);

Or. en

Justification

For consistency with new Art. 17(17) which exclude CBCA stage for project providing net benefits to all affected national systems or in case project promoters of hydrogen infrastructure agree to skip CBCA request.

Amendment 1182

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17;(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17, subject to the provisions 2a and 2b below and the exceptions specified in Article 17(17);

Or. en

Justification

It is proposed to add an EU guarantee solution as an effective de-risking mechanism on EU level to unlock financing for dedicated cross-border infrastructure. Such EU guarantee could be designed in the form of payments supported by an EU guarantee that allows hydrogen transmission system operators to close the gap between allowed and actual revenues while facilitating non-prohibitive network tariffs. The guaranteed payments would be similar to a national Inter-Temporal Cost Allocation and State Guarantee but operated at EU level.

Amendment 1183

Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17;(b) the project has received a cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17, subject to the provisions 2a below and the exceptions specified in Article 17(17);

Or. en

Amendment 1184

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ba) Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated Union funds and secured by a EU guarantee. Within ... [12 months from the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an Union-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure. Such act shall set out the necessary governance, financing and implementation arrangements, including provisions on the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the Union level de-risking mechanism. The implementing act shall ensure a non-discriminatory approach to eligible cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects. The implementing act shall be prepared in consultation with ENNOH and other relevant stakeholders prior to its adoption. The requirement specified in paragraph 2, point (b), shall not constitute a prerequisite for projects applying to the de-risking mechanism backed by an EU guarantee.

Or. en

Justification

Cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects currently face significant investment uncertainty and limited access to financing. A dedicated Union-level guarantee mechanism is therefore necessary to reduce the risk, facilitate investment decisions and support the development of an integrated European hydrogen network.

Amendment 1185

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) the project cannot be financed by the market or through the regulatory framework in accordance with the business plan and other assessments, in particular those carried out by potential investors, creditors or the national regulatory authority, taking into account any decision on incentives and reasons referred to in Article 20(2) when assessing the project’s need for Union financial assistance.(c) the project cannot be financed by the market or through the regulatory framework in accordance with the business plan and other assessments, in particular those carried out by potential investors, creditors or the national regulatory authority, or the project requires Union financial assistance in order to de-risk the investment or to reduce the overall cost burden on consumers, taking into account any decision on incentives and reasons referred to in Article 20(2) when assessing the project’s need for Union financial assistance.

Or. en

Amendment 1186

Ondřej Krutílek

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure. Such act shall provide all necessary mandates, provide integration with existing regulation and funding frameworks, setting the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the EU level de-risking mechanism.
The implementing act shall apply equally to all cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects, as specified in the first sentence of this paragraph 2a, to guarantee a non-discrimination approach to network operators in terms of the risk exposure related to their cross-border hydrogen infrastructure investments.
The implementing act shall be consulted with ENNOH and other relevant stakeholders prior to its adoption. For the avoidance of doubt, the criterium specified in paragraph 2(b) of this Article 21, does not need to be fulfilled to enable the respective project to apply for de-risking mechanism at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee according to the implementing regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 1187

Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure. Such act shall provide all necessary mandates, provide integration with existing regulation and funding frameworks, setting the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the EU level de-risking mechanism.
The implementing act shall apply equally to all cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects, as specified in the first sentence of this paragraph 2a, to guarantee a non-discrimination approach to network operators in terms of the risk exposure related to their cross-border hydrogen infrastructure investments.
The implementing act shall be consulted with ENNOH and other relevant stakeholders prior to its adoption. For the avoidance of doubt, the criterium specified in paragraph 2(b) of this Article 21, does not need to be fulfilled to enable the respective project to apply for de-risking mechanism at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee according to the implementing regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 1188

Jens Geier

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure. Such act shall provide all necessary mandates, provide integration with existing regulation and funding frameworks such as InvestEU setting the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the EU level de-risking mechanism. The implementing act shall apply equally to all cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects, as specified in the first sentence of this paragraph 2a, to guarantee a non-discrimination approach to network operators in terms of the risk exposure related to their cross-border hydrogen infrastructure investments. The implementing act shall be consulted with ENNOH. ACER and other relevant stakeholders prior to its adoption. For the avoidance of doubt, the criterium specified in paragraph 2(b) of this Article 21, does not need to be fulfilled to enable the respective project to apply for de-risking mechanism at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee according to the implementing regulation.

Or. en

Justification

EU guarantee solution as an effective de-risking mechanism on EU level to unlock financing for dedicated cross-border infrastructure.

Amendment 1189

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure. Such act shall provide all necessary mandates, provide integration with existing regulation and funding frameworks, setting the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the EU level de-risking mechanism. The implementing act shall apply equally to all cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects, as specified in the first sentence of this paragraph 2a, to guarantee a non-discrimination approach to network operators in terms of the risk exposure related to their cross-border hydrogen infrastructure investments. The implementing act shall be consulted with ENNOH and other relevant stakeholders prior to its adoption. For the avoidance of doubt, the criterium specified in paragraph 2(b) of this Article 21, does not need to be fulfilled to enable the respective project to apply for de-risking mechanism at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee according to the implementing regulation.

Or. en

Justification

It is proposed to add an EU guarantee solution as an effective de-risking mechanism on EU level to unlock financing for dedicated cross-border infrastructure. Such EU guarantee could be designed in the form of payments supported by an EU guarantee that allows hydrogen transmission system operators to close the gap between allowed and actual revenues while facilitating non-prohibitive network tariffs. The guaranteed payments would be similar to a national Inter-Temporal Cost Allocation and State Guarantee but operated at EU level.

Amendment 1190

Aura Salla

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure. Such act shall provide all necessary mandates, provide integration with existing regulation and funding frameworks, setting the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the EU level de-risking mechanism. The implementing act shall apply equally to all cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects, as specified in the first sentence of this paragraph 2a, to guarantee a non-discrimination approach to network operators in terms of the risk exposure related to their cross-border hydrogen infrastructure investments. The implementing act shall be consulted with ENNOH and other relevant stakeholders prior to its adoption. For the avoidance of doubt, the criterium specified in paragraph 2(b) of this Article 21, does not need to be fulfilled to enable the respective project to apply for de-risking mechanism at the EU level backed by an EU guarantee according to the implementing regulation.

Or. en

Justification

H2 corridors need capital-intensive anticipatory investment despite uncertain market ramp-up and risks that HTNOs or Member States cannot bear alone. EU frameworks under the MFF, including TEN-E, should mandate tailored derisking and financing tools to share risks, enable FIDs, keep tariffs affordable, and support an integrated hydrogen market.

Amendment 1191

Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II shall be eligible to apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. The Commission shall, within 6 months after entry into force of this Regulation, adopt an Implementing Act setting the necessary provisions for the establishment and functioning of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure. This Implementing Act shall provide all necessary mandates, provide integration with existing regulatory and funding frameworks, setting the budgetary envelope of the instrument and specifying the eligibility criteria and the conditions for the participation of hydrogen infrastructure projects in the EU level de-risking mechanism. The Implementing Act shall be consulted with all relevant stakeholders prior to its adoption and shall apply equally to all cross-border hydrogen infrastructure projects to guarantee a non-discrimination approach to Network Operators in terms of the risk exposure related to their cross-border hydrogen infrastructure investments.

Or. en

Amendment 1192

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Projects of common and mutual interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure.

Or. en

Amendment 1193

Letizia Moratti, Fulvio Martusciello, Massimiliano Salini

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2b. Projects of common and mutual interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen or transport, management and storage of CO2 infrastructure.

Or. en

Amendment 1194

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2b. Projects of common and mutual interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (2) of Annex II can apply for financial support from designated EU funds and secured by a European guarantee. Within [12 months after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt an implementing act on the implementation of an EU-level derisking and financing mechanism for cross-border hydrogen transport infrastructure.

Or. en

Amendment 1195

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2b. In the case of projects falling under Annex II point (2) where the cross-border cost-allocation process is still ongoing, the project promoter may request Union financial assistance for works on a conditional basis, subject to the finalisation and adoption of the cross-border cost-allocation decision.

Or. en

Justification

It is proposed to add an EU guarantee solution as an effective de-risking mechanism on EU level to unlock financing for dedicated cross-border infrastructure. Such EU guarantee could be designed in the form of payments supported by an EU guarantee that allows hydrogen transmission system operators to close the gap between allowed and actual revenues while facilitating non-prohibitive network tariffs. The guaranteed payments would be similar to a national Inter-Temporal Cost Allocation and State Guarantee but operated at EU level.

Amendment 1196

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II other than those referred to in paragraph 2, with the exception of the infrastructure category set out in point (3) of that Annex shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:4. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (1)(g) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:

Or. en

Amendment 1197

Dario Tamburrano

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. The evaluation referred to in paragraph 4, point (c), of this Article shall be based on the scenario established under Article 11 and any existing sensitivity analyses thereof and shall include an accurate evaluation and assessment of the efficiently incurred costs, an accurate description of the benefits of the project including their split across borders for individual Member States or third countries including non-hosting countries, a description of the split of costs across-borders and of all financing sources relevant for the project and already certain.5. The evaluation referred to in paragraph 4, point (c), of this Article shall be based on the scenario and, if appropriate, sensitivities established under Article 11 and any existing sensitivity analyses thereof and shall include an accurate evaluation and assessment of the efficiently incurred costs, an accurate description of the benefits of the project including their split across borders for individual Member States or third countries including non-hosting countries, a description of the split of costs across-borders and of all financing sources relevant for the project and already certain.

Or. en

Amendment 1198

Nicolás González Casares, Bruno Tobback, Yannis Maniatis, Lina Gálvez, Elena Sancho Murillo, Daniel Attard, Tsvetelina Penkova

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. Projects of common interest falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(c) of Annex II and located in peripheral and island Member States, which do not provide direct benefits to non-hosting countries, shall remain eligible for Union financial assistance, provided that they have a significant cross-border impact as set out in point (1) of Annex IV.

Or. en

Amendment 1199

Christophe Grudler, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point 1 (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(1) Electricity infrastructure projects located in the outermost regions within the meaning of Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union shall be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works under Regulation (EU) 2021/1153, including projects at distribution level, provided that the following conditions are met:
(a) the project contributes to one or more of the following objectives in the outermost region concerned:
(i) the integration of renewable or low-carbon energy sources into the local electricity network;
(ii) the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels for electricity generation;
(iii) the security of electricity supply, including through diversification of generation sources or modernisation of distribution infrastructure;
(iv) the electrification of end-use sectors, in particular transport and heating;
(b) the project cannot be financed by the market or through the applicable regulatory framework, having regard to the structural energy isolation of the region, the limited local market size and the constrained capacity of operators to recover investment costs through network tariffs;
(c) the relevant Member State has carried out an assessment demonstrating the necessity of the project for the energy transition and security of supply of the outermost region concerned, taking into account the specific structural constraints recognised under Article 349 TFEU.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the requirements of paragraphs 2 to 5 of this Article shall not apply. In particular, no cross-border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 17 shall be required, and the assessment referred to in point (c) shall not require a cross-border benefit distribution analysis.
Member States shall ensure that the investment needs of outermost regions identified pursuant to this paragraph are duly reflected in their NRPP.

Or. en

Amendment 1200

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6a. Grant for works covering projects of common interest and projects of mutual interests shall also cover digitalisation projects with high operational expenditure, where such projects demonstrably contribute to the objectives of this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Digitalisation projects with higher operational expenditure may provide significant system efficiency, optimisation and resilience benefits and should therefore remain eligible where they contribute to the objectives of this Regulation.

Amendment 1201

Anna Stürgkh, Emma Wiesner, Sigrid Friis, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Barry Andrews, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 21a
Eligibility of projects under financial assistance other than Union financial assistance under Regulation (EU) 2021/1153
1. Member States shall assess electricity network capacity and constraints, including at distribution level, and identify corresponding investment needs. For projects on distribution level that are not eligible for funding under Regulation (EU) 2021/1153, Member States shall consider assistance under Regulation [ COM(2025)0565 - 2025/0240(COD) Establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034]. Where grid constraints are identified, investments in electrification - renewable energy or demand shall be accompanied by adequate investment in electricity networks. This also applies to outermost regions within the meaning of Article 349 TFEU, which face structural energy isolation from the European grid. Member States shall ensure that the specific investment needs of outermost regions in electricity infrastructure are duly taken into account when defining their National and Regional Partnership Plans.

Or. en

Justification

Distribution grids may as well receive funding under the National and Regional Partnership Plans.

Amendment 1202

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The specific criteria set out in Article 4(3) of this Regulation and the parameters set out in Article 4(5) of this Regulation shall apply for the purpose of establishing award criteria for Union financial assistance under Regulation (EU) 2021/1153. For projects of common interest falling under Article 27 of this Regulation, in addition to the requirements provided by Article 21(2), the criteria of market integration, security of supply, competition and sustainability shall apply.The specific criteria set out in Article 4(3) of this Regulation and the parameters set out in Article 4(5) of this Regulation shall apply for the purpose of establishing award criteria for Union financial assistance under Regulation (EU) 2021/1153.

Or. en

Amendment 1203

Bruno Gonçalves, Nicolás González Casares

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where the implementation of a project of common interest referred to in Annex I faces a persistent delay in excess of 18 months, due to a lack of regulatory or administrative approval which is primarily attributable to one hosting Member State, the remaining host Member State(s) affected by said delay shall be granted priority status in the evaluation of other applications for Union financial assistance for projects of common interest related to both Annex I and Annex II.
This priority status shall be composed of a weighting premium during the award criteria scoring phase. The cumulative financial assistance granted under this preferential framework to the co-operating Member State(s) shall be capped at, and shall not exceed, the total financial allocation or estimated Union contribution initially provisioned for the delayed cross-border project.

Or. en

Amendment 1204

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 23deleted
Exercise of the delegation
1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(4), Article 11(6) and Article 19(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from 23 June 2027. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for further 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.
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(4), Article 11(6) and 19(4) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.
5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3(4), Article 11(6) and Article 19(4) 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.

Or. fr

Amendment 1205

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(4), Article 11(6) and Article 19(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from 23 June 2027. 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.2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(4) and Article 19(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from 23 June 2027. 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.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment aligns the delegation of powers with the revised governance framework under Article 11(6).

Amendment 1206

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(4), Article 11(6) and 19(4) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(4) and 19(4) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment aligns the delegation of powers with the revised governance framework under Article 11(6).

Amendment 1207

Christophe Grudler, Bart Groothuis, Michael McNamara, Sophie Wilmès

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of renewable energy sources, including offshore renewable energy sources, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the planning, development, construction and commissioning of projects on the Union list;(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of renewable energy sources, including offshore renewable and other fossil fuel free energy sources, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the planning, development, construction and commissioning of projects on the Union list;

Or. en

Amendment 1208

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, François-Xavier Bellamy, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Davor Ivo Stier, Radan Kanev, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of renewable energy sources, including offshore renewable energy sources, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the planning, development, construction and commissioning of projects on the Union list;(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of renewable energy sources, including offshore renewable and low-carbon energy sources, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the planning, development, construction and commissioning of projects on the Union list;

Or. en

Justification

This amendment ensures a technology-neutral approach by recognising the contribution of all low-carbon energy sources, including nuclear energy, to decarbonisation, security of supply and the achievement of the Union’s climate objectives.

Amendment 1209

Angelika Winzig

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for the electricity and hydrogen sectors, the evolution of the interconnection level between Member States, and the corresponding evolution of energy prices;(d) for the electricity and renewable or low-carbon gases, including hydrogen sectors, the evolution of the interconnection level between Member States, the corresponding evolution of energy prices, and the number of network system failure events, their causes, and the associated economic costs;

Or. en

Amendment 1210

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iia) the level of opposition faced by projects on the Union list, in particular the number of written objections during the public consultation process and the number of legal recourse actions;

Or. en

Justification

Retained from the existing TEN-E Regulation

Amendment 1211

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the Union targets for energy and climate and the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;(g) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the Union targets for energy;

Or. fr

Amendment 1212

Jorge Martín Frías

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the Union targets for energy and climate and the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;(g) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the Union targets for energy and competitiveness;

Or. en

Amendment 1213

Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Mélanie Disdier, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) the uptake of non-wire solutions in terms of number of projects and respective increase in grid capacity.deleted

Or. en

Amendment 1214

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) the uptake of non-wire solutions in terms of number of projects and respective increase in grid capacity.(i) the uptake of non-wire solutions and non-fossil flexibility solutions in terms of number of projects and respective increase in grid capacity.

Or. en

Amendment 1215

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) the uptake of non-wire solutions in terms of number of projects and respective increase in grid capacity.(i) the uptake of grid enhancing technologies in terms of number of projects and respective increase in grid capacity.

Or. en

Justification

The amendment ensures that monitoring efforts also cover grid-enhancing technologies capable of delivering additional network capacity and efficiency gains without requiring extensive new infrastructure. These solutions can accelerate grid optimisation, reduce congestion and lower overall system costs.

Amendment 1216

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ia) a comparison of the outturn costs of projects delivered to the costs assumed in the CBA process that formed the basis of their inclusion as a PCI/PMI,

Or. en

Justification

The amendment introduces an ex-post assessment of project costs in order to compare initial CBA assumptions with actual implementation outcomes. This would improve the reliability of future planning methodologies and help avoid systematic underestimation or overestimation of infrastructure costs.

Amendment 1217

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ib) the degree of alignment of infrastructure needs identification reports and cost-benefit analysis methodologies with the Union strategic scenario, including its network mapping, investment costs and phased implementation milestones;

Or. en

Justification

Greater transparency regarding the consistency of infrastructure planning assumptions is necessary to ensure that investment needs, implementation timelines and network development remain aligned with the Union strategic scenario.

Amendment 1218

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ic) the extent to which congestion income has been used in a coordinated regional manner pursuant to Article 19 and its impact on reducing congestion and financing regional priority projects.

Or. en

Justification

Improved transparency regarding the regional use of congestion income and its contribution to congestion reduction and the financing of priority projects. Better visibility on how such revenues are used would support more coordinated and efficient investment decisions at regional level.

Amendment 1219

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
By 30 June 2033, the Commission shall carry out a review of this Regulation, on the basis of the results of the reporting and evaluation provided for in Article 24 of this Regulation, as well as the monitoring, reporting and evaluation carried out pursuant to Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1153.By 30 June 2033, the Commission shall carry out a review of this Regulation, on the basis of the results of the reporting and evaluation provided for in Article 24 of this Regulation, as well as the monitoring, reporting and evaluation carried out pursuant to Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1153. In particular, the Commission shall assess the possibility of extending the tasks of the Planner pursuant to Article -11 of this Regulation in Union-wide network planning and operation.

Or. en

Amendment 1220

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 26deleted
Information and publicity
The Commission shall establish and maintain a transparency platform easily accessible to the general public through the internet. The platform shall be regularly updated with information from: the reports referred to in Article 5(4); the website referred to in Article 9(7); and direct information from the project promoters as regards projects no longer on the Union list. The platform shall contain the following information:
(a) general, updated information, including geographic information, for each project on the Union list;
(b) the implementation plan as set out in Article 5(1) for each project on the Union list, presented in a manner that allows the assessment of the progress in implementation at any time;
(c) the main expected benefits and contribution to the objectives referred to in Article 1(1) and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;
(d) the Union list;
(e) the funds allocated and disbursed by the Union for each project on the Union list;
(f) the links to the national manual of procedures referred to in Article 9;
(g) information and status updates as regards projects that were on the Union list, but are no longer included.

Or. fr

Justification

Member States’ money should not be spent on propaganda.

Amendment 1221

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the implementation plan as set out in Article 5(1) for each project on the Union list, presented in a manner that allows the assessment of the progress in implementation at any time;(b) the implementation plan as set out in Section (2), point (1)(fa), of Annex III for each project on the Union list, presented in a manner that allows the assessment of the progress in implementation at any time;
(The amendment applies throughout the text.)

Or. en

Amendment 1222

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 27deleted
Derogation for interconnections for Cyprus and Malta
1.
In the case of Cyprus and Malta, which are not interconnected to the trans-European gas network, a derogation from Article 3, Article 4(1), points (a) and (b), Article 4(5), and Annexes I, II and III shall apply. One interconnection for each of those Member States shall maintain its status of project of common interest under this Regulation with all relevant rights and obligations, where that interconnection:
(a) was under development or planning on 23 June 2022;
(b) has been granted the status of project of common interest under Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 ;
(c) is necessary to secure permanent interconnection of those Member States to the trans-European gas network.
Those projects shall ensure the future ability to access new energy markets, including hydrogen.
2.
The project promoters shall provide sufficient evidence of how the interconnections referred to in paragraph 1 will allow access to new energy markets, including hydrogen, in accordance with the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives. Such evidence shall include an assessment of the supply and demand for renewable or low-carbon hydrogen as well as a calculation of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction enabled by the project.
The Commission shall regularly verify that assessment and that calculation, as well as the timely implementation of the project.
3. In addition to the specific criteria set out in Article 21 for Union financial assistance, the interconnections referred to in paragraph 1 shall be designed in view of ensuring access to future energy markets, including hydrogen, shall not lead to a prolongation of the lifetime of natural gas assets and shall ensure the interoperability of neighbouring networks across borders. Any eligibility for Union financial assistance under Article 21 shall end on 31 December 2027.
4. Any request for Union financial assistance for works shall clearly demonstrate the aim to convert the asset into a dedicated hydrogen asset by 2036 if market conditions allow, by means of a roadmap with a precise timeline.
5. The derogation set out in paragraph 1 shall apply until Cyprus or Malta, respectively, is directly interconnected to the trans-European gas network or until 31 December 2029, whichever is the earlier.
39 Regulation (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, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/347/oj).

Or. en

Amendment 1223

Bruno Tobback, Nicolás González Casares, Elena Sancho Murillo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The project promoters shall provide sufficient evidence of how the interconnections referred to in paragraph 1 will allow access to new energy markets, including hydrogen, in accordance with the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives. Such evidence shall include an assessment of the supply and demand for renewable or low-carbon hydrogen as well as a calculation of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction enabled by the project.The project promoters shall provide sufficient evidence of how the interconnections referred to in paragraph 1 will allow access to new energy markets, including hydrogen, in accordance with the Union’s overall energy and climate policy objectives. Such evidence shall include an assessment of the supply and demand for renewable hydrogen as well as a calculation of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction enabled by the project.

Or. en

Amendment 1224

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. In addition to the specific criteria set out in Article 21 for Union financial assistance, the interconnections referred to in paragraph 1 shall be designed in view of ensuring access to future energy markets, including hydrogen, shall not lead to a prolongation of the lifetime of natural gas assets and shall ensure the interoperability of neighbouring networks across borders. Any eligibility for Union financial assistance under Article 21 shall end on 31 December 2027.3. In addition to the specific criteria set out in Article 21 for Union financial assistance, the interconnections referred to in paragraph 1 shall be designed in view of ensuring access to future energy markets, including hydrogen, shall not lead to a prolongation of the lifetime of natural gas assets and shall ensure the interoperability of neighbouring networks across borders. Any eligibility for Union financial assistance under Article 21 shall end on 31 December 2029.

Or. en

Amendment 1225

Yannis Maniatis, Daniel Attard, Costas Mavrides

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5. The derogation set out in paragraph 1 shall apply until Cyprus or Malta, respectively, is directly interconnected to the trans-European gas network or until 31 December 2029, whichever is the earlier.5. The derogation set out in paragraph 1 shall apply until Cyprus or Malta, respectively, is directly interconnected to the trans-European gas network or until 31 December 2033, whichever is the earlier.

Or. en

Amendment 1226

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/942

Article 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Regulation (EU) 2019/942 is amended as follows:deleted
(1) in Article 3(2), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:
‘At ACER’s request, the regulatory authorities, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the ENNOH, the regional coordination centres, the EU DSO Entity, the transmission system operators, hydrogen network operators, the nominated electricity market operators, and entities established by transmission system operators for natural gas, LNG system operators, natural gas storage system operators or hydrogen storage operators or hydrogen terminal operators shall provide to ACER the information in the same level of detail necessary for the purpose of carrying out ACER’s tasks under this Regulation, unless ACER has already requested and received such information.’
‘(c) carry out the obligations laid out in Articles 5, 11, 12, 14, 17 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and in Section 2, point (8), of Annex III to that Regulation;
(d)
take decisions on investment requests including cross-border cost allocation pursuant to Article 17(9) of Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx].
* Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council … [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] (OJ…, ELI: ...)’

Or. fr

Amendment 1227

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
[...]deleted

Or. fr

Amendment 1228

Bruno Tobback

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the central scenario, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on the central scenario, a maximum of two sensitivity analyses as referred to in Article 11 (2c) of the [TEN-E Regulation] and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the central scenario, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.

Or. en

Amendment 1229

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the central scenario, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on the Union strategic scenario, including the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the Union strategic scenario, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.

Or. en

Amendment 1230

Anna Stürgkh, Andreas Glück, Emma Wiesner, Sigrid Friis, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the central scenario, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on the scenarios and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the scenarios, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.

Or. en

Amendment 1231

András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the central scenario, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.The Union-wide network development plan referred to under Article 30(1), point (b), of this Regulation shall be based on scenarios and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated network and an assessment of the resilience of the system. Relevant input parameters for the modelling of the scenarios, such as assumptions on fuel and carbon prices or installation of renewables, and assumptions for the European resource adequacy assessment developed pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation should be consistent to the extent possible.

Or. en

Amendment 1232

Ondřej Krutílek, Daniel Obajtek

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) consider with priority alternatives to network expansion, such as non-wire solutions pursuant to Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] or non-fossil flexibility;(b) consider with priority alternatives to network expansion, such as non-fossil flexibility;

Or. en

Amendment 1233

Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) consider with priority alternatives to network expansion, such as non-wire solutions pursuant to Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] or non-fossil flexibility;(b) consider with priority alternatives to network expansion, such as non-fossil flexibility;

Or. en

Amendment 1234

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, François-Xavier Bellamy, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Davor Ivo Stier, Radan Kanev, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) consider with priority alternatives to network expansion, such as non-wire solutions pursuant to Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] or non-fossil flexibility;(b) consider with priority alternatives to network expansion, such as non-wire solutions pursuant to Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] or renewable or low-emission flexibility;

Or. en

Justification

The amendment ensures that flexibility solutions are assessed in a technology-neutral manner and are not limited to renewable-only approaches. Allowing renewable and other low-carbon flexibility solutions would give Member States greater flexibility to address system needs while supporting decarbonisation objectives.

Amendment 1235

Sigrid Friis, Martin Hojsík, Barry Andrews, Yvan Verougstraete, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) regarding cross-border interconnections, also build on the reasonable needs of different system users and integrate long-term commitments from investors referred to in Articles 44 and 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944;(c) regarding cross-border interconnections, and system resilience, also build on the reasonable needs of different system users, protection of critical infrastructure elements and integrate long-term commitments from investors referred to in Articles 44 and 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944;

Or. en

Amendment 1236

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 48 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
ACER shall provide an opinion on the national ten-year network development plans to assess their consistency with the Union–wide network development plan, including compliance with requirements of Article 3(6) and (7) of Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx]. If ACER identifies inconsistencies between a national ten-year network development plan and the Union–wide network development plan, it shall recommend amending the national ten-year network development plan or the Union–wide network development plan as appropriate by two months upon its receipt. If such a national ten-year network development plan is developed in accordance with Article 40a of Directive (EU) 2019/944, ACER shall recommend that the regulatory authority amend the national ten-year network development plan in accordance with Article 40a(7) of that Directive and inform the Commission thereof.ACER shall provide an opinion on the national ten-year network development plans to assess their consistency with the Union–wide network development plan, including compliance with requirements of Article 3(6) and (7) of Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx]. If ACER identifies inconsistencies between a national ten-year network development plan and the Union–wide network development plan, it shall recommend amending the national ten-year network development plan or the Union–wide network development plan as appropriate by three months upon its receipt. If such a national ten-year network development plan is developed in accordance with Article 40a of Directive (EU) 2019/944, ACER shall recommend that the regulatory authority amend the national ten-year network development plan in accordance with Article 40a(7) of that Directive and inform the Commission thereof.

Or. en

Amendment 1237

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 19 (2) is amended as follows:
The following objectives shall have priority with respect to the allocation of any revenues resulting from the allocation of cross-zonal capacity, whereas up to 35% of congestion income may also be allocated for the priority objective of reducing network costs for final electricity consumers in the Member State concerned in an objective and non-discriminatory manner:
(a) guaranteeing the actual availability of the allocated capacity including firmness compensation; or
(b) maintaining or increasing cross-zonal capacities through optimisation of the usage of existing interconnectors by means of coordinated remedial actions, where applicable, or covering costs resulting from network investments that are relevant to reduce interconnector congestion.
(c) compensating offshore renewable electricity generation plant operators in an offshore bidding zone directly connected to two or more bidding zones where access to interconnected markets has been reduced in such a way that it results in the offshore renewable electricity generation plant operator not being able to export its electricity generation capability to the market and, where relevant, in a corresponding price decrease in the offshore bidding zone compared to without-capacity reductions.

Or. en

Justification

Member states should be able to use congestion income also for reducing network tariffs on par with other priority objectives, as network charges are becoming an increasingly important element of the electricity bills for final consumers. While amending Article 19 paragraph 1 of TEN-e Regulation, in order to bring legislative consistency, its needed to make relevant changes as well in Regulation 2019/943.

Amendment 1238

Anna Stürgkh, Emma Wiesner, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Article 49 – paragraph 4

Present textAmendment
In Article 49, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
4. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 68, supplementing this Regulation, establishing the amounts of compensation payments payable."4. Three month after entry into force of this amending regulation, the Commission shall, after having consulted the Agency, adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 68, supplementing this Regulation, updating the amounts of compensation payments payable. The delegated act shall be updated every five years, taking into account developments in the energy markets."

Or. en

(32019R0943)

Justification

The maximum amounts up to which Transmission System Operators can be compensated for hosting cross-border flows can be compensated date back to 2010 and urgently need to be updated. Therefore, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act reviewing the Inter-TSO-Compensation and its amounts accordingly.

Amendment 1239

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 60

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
[...]deleted

Or. fr

Amendment 1240

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 60 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated hydrogen network, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system.The Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated hydrogen network, a European supply adequacy outlook, an assessment of market demand and of the needs to create and develop transportation capacities, and an assessment of the resilience of the system.

Or. en

Amendment 1241

Seán Kelly

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 60 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated hydrogen network, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system.The Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling and costing of the integrated hydrogen network, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system.

Or. en

Amendment 1242

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 60 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen shall be based on the central scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated hydrogen network, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system.The Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen shall be based on the Union strategic scenario and the identification of system needs report pursuant to Articles 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx] and shall include the modelling of the integrated hydrogen network, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system.

Or. en

Amendment 1243

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 60 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. ACER shall provide an opinion on the national hydrogen transmission network development plans where relevant to assess their consistency with the Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen including compliance with requirements of Article 3(6) and (7) of Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx]. If ACER identifies inconsistencies between a national hydrogen transmission network development plan and the Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen, it shall recommend amending the national hydrogen transmission network development plan or the Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen as appropriate, no later than two months after receiving the national hydrogen transmission network development plan.2. ACER shall provide an opinion on the national hydrogen transmission network development plans where relevant to assess their consistency with the Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen including compliance with requirements of Article 3(6) and (7) of Regulation (EU) …/… [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed by COM(2025)xxxx]. If ACER identifies inconsistencies between a national hydrogen transmission network development plan and the Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen, it shall recommend amending the national hydrogen transmission network development plan or the Union-wide network development plan for hydrogen as appropriate, no later than three months after receiving the national hydrogen transmission network development plan.

Or. en

Amendment 1244

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 61 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The ENNOH shall cooperate closely with the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to develop integrated Union-wide network development plans pursuant to Articles 32 and 60 of this Regulation and to Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 respectively.3. The ENNOH shall cooperate closely with the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to develop integrated Union-wide network development plans pursuant to Articles 32 and 60 of this Regulation and to Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 respectively. The role of the ENTSO for Gas shall be limited to aspects related to the decommissioning of fossil gas infrastructure.

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Amendment 1245

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 61

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The role of the ENTSO for Gas and gas sector representatives shall be limited to aspects related to the decommissioning of fossil gas infrastructure.

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Amendment 1246

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 32

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2a) Article 32 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 32
Union-wide network development plan for natural gas The ENTSO for Gas shall adopt and publish the Union-wide network development plan for natural gas every two years. The Union-wide network development plan for natural gas shall include the modelling of the integrated network, scenario development, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system, including infrastructure to be decommissioned or repurposed.
The Union-wide network development plan for natural gas shall, in particular:
(a) build on national investment plans and Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) 2022/869;
(b) regarding cross-border interconnections, also build on the reasonable needs of different network users and integrate long-term commitments from investors as referred to in Article 55(7) of Directive (EU) 2024/1788;
(c) identify investment gaps, in particular with cross-border capacities; and
(d) assess the impact of repurposing gas infrastructure to hydrogen and other renewable and low-carbon gases, or other infrastructure developments, especially concerning security of supply and the stability of the whole energy system. This assessment shall consider the relevant repurposing criteria.
With regard to the second paragraph, point (c), a review of barriers to the increase of cross-border capacity of the network arising from different approval procedures or practices may be annexed to the Union-wide network development plan for natural gas .

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Justification

Where transmission system operators in specific EU countries decide to repurpose gas infrastructure for hydrogen, the cross-border impacts of such repurposing on neighbouring countries must be assessed. Beyond the immediately adjacent countries along the relevant corridors, the potential effects on third countries connected to, or indirectly affected by, these corridors should also be taken into account, as repurposing decisions may have wider system implications for security of supply, market functioning and network stability. The conclusions of the 10th Energy Infrastructure Forum in Copenhagen (CEIF) in June 2024, required ENNOH and ENTSOG to develop a report on criteria for repurposing natural gas infrastructure for hydrogen, which was finalised in November 2025 as requested by the 11th CEIF in June 2025. The described process represents just one possibility to be considered by relevant competent authorities within the Member States for the needed flexibility during the planning process. The findings of this report will be taken into account in the Ten-Year Network Development Plan 2026, as requested by the Forum.

Amendment 1247

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2024/1789

Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
In Article 32(1), the following point is added:
‘(ca) assess the impact of repurposing gas infrastructure to hydrogen and other renewable and low-carbon gases, or other infrastructure developments, especially concerning security of supply and the sustainability of the whole energy system; that assessment shall consider the relevant repurposing criteria.’

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Justification

Repurposing gas infrastructure for hydrogen may have significant cross-border and system-wide implications, particularly regarding security of supply, market functioning and network stability. A broader assessment framework is therefore necessary to ensure that repurposing decisions remain consistent with the Union’s long-term energy, climate and resilience objectives.

Amendment 1248

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 31deleted
Transitional provisions
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 Council40 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1153.
2.
Any process for developing the cost-benefit analysis methodology initiated by the ENTSO for Electricity or ENNOH in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2022/869 before [date of entry into force/start of application of this Regulation] shall continue under Article 14 of this Regulation.
Any steps completed under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2022/869 shall be deemed to have been completed under the corresponding provisions of Article 14 of this Regulation.
Any energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission pursuant to Article 11(4) of Regulation (EU) 2022/869 shall be deemed to have been approved under Article 14 (7) of this Regulation and shall remain valid until it is replaced by a new energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis methodology developed pursuant to Article 14 of this Regulation.
3. The joint scenarios being developed by the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and the ENNOH pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2022/869 shall continue to be developed and approved by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in that Article. Those joint scenarios, once approved by the Commission, shall be deemed to be central reference scenarios under Article 11 of this Regulation and shall remain valid until they are replaced by new central reference scenarios developed pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation.
4. Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2022/869 setting out the [__] Union list of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest as well as Articles [___] of Regulation (EU) 2022/869, and Annexes [___] to that Regulation, shall continue to apply to the projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest included on the [__] Union list until the delegated act referred to in Article 3(4) of this Regulation establishing the first Union list starts to apply.
40 Regulation (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, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/1316/oj.

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Amendment 1249

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Article 32 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Regulation (EU) 2022/869 is repealed. References to Regulation (EU) 2022/869 shall be construed as references to this Regulation.Regulation (EU) 2022/869 is repealed.

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Amendment 1250

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
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, in particular to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources, reinforce internal grid infrastructures to foster market integration in the region and to end isolation of Ireland, to increase security of supply and network security, and to ensure the necessary onshore prolongations of offshore grids for renewable energy and the domestic grid reinforcements necessary to ensure an adequate and reliable transmission grid and to supply electricity generated offshore to landlocked Member States.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, in particular to reinforce internal grid infrastructures to foster market integration in the region and to end isolation of Ireland, to increase security of supply and network security.

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Amendment 1251

Christophe Grudler, Bart Groothuis, Michael McNamara, Sophie Wilmès

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
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, in particular to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources, reinforce internal grid infrastructures to foster market integration in the region and to end isolation of Ireland, to increase security of supply and network security, and to ensure the necessary onshore prolongations of offshore grids for renewable energy and the domestic grid reinforcements necessary to ensure an adequate and reliable transmission grid and to supply electricity generated offshore to landlocked Member States.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, in particular to integrate electricity from renewable and other fossil fuel free energy sources, reinforce internal grid infrastructures to foster market integration in the region and to end isolation of Ireland, to increase security of supply and network security, and to ensure the necessary onshore prolongations of offshore grids for renewable energy and the domestic grid reinforcements necessary to ensure an adequate and reliable transmission grid and to supply electricity generated offshore to landlocked Member States.

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Amendment 1252

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
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, integrate generation from renewable energy sources to end the isolation of Cyprus, to increase security of supply and network security, and to ensure the necessary onshore prolongations of offshore grids for renewable energy and the domestic grid reinforcements necessary to ensure an adequate and reliable transmission grid and to supply electricity generated offshore to landlocked Member States.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 end the isolation of Cyprus, to increase security of supply and network security and for the domestic grid reinforcements necessary to ensure an adequate and reliable transmission grid.

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Amendment 1253

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
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 energy in the region, and to increase security of supply and network security.Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in electricity (BEMIP Electricity): interconnections between Member States and internal lines in the Baltic region, to increase security of supply and network security.

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Amendment 1254

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 2 – point 4 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Northern Seas offshore grids (NSOG): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters to transport electricity or, where appropriate, hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage or to increase cross-border renewable energy exchange.Northern Seas offshore grids (NSOG): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters.

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Amendment 1255

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 2 – point 5 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grids (BEMIP offshore): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity or, where appropriate, hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage or to increase cross-border renewable energy exchange.Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grids (BEMIP offshore): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters.

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Amendment 1256

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 2 – point 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
South and West offshore grids (SW offshore): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, including the Cadiz Gulf, and neighbouring waters to transport electricity or, where appropriate, hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage or to increase cross-border renewable energy exchange.South and West offshore grids (SW offshore): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, including the Cadiz Gulf, and neighbouring waters.

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Amendment 1257

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 2 – point 7 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
South and East offshore grids (SE offshore): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity or, where appropriate, hydrogen from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage or to increase cross-border renewable energy exchange.South and East offshore grids (SE offshore): offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity, as well as, where appropriate, hydrogen grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters.

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Amendment 1258

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 2 – point 8 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Atlantic offshore grids: offshore electricity grid development, 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.Atlantic offshore grids: offshore electricity grid development, integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters.

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Amendment 1259

Angelika Winzig

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (HI West): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of gas infrastructure, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone, directly or indirectly (via interconnection with a third country), connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an Union-wide network for hydrogen transport in the Union.Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (HI West): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of gas infrastructure, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone, directly or indirectly (via interconnection with a third country), connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an Union-wide network for hydrogen transport in the Union while ensuring security of supply, network security and cybersecurity.

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Amendment 1260

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (HI West): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of gas infrastructure, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone, directly or indirectly (via interconnection with a third country), connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an Union-wide network for hydrogen transport in the Union.Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (HI West): hydrogen infrastructure, including the repurposing of gas infrastructure and development of import or dispatch terminals, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone, directly or indirectly (via interconnection with a third country), connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an Union-wide network for hydrogen transport in the Union.

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Amendment 1261

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3a. PRIORITY CORRIDORS FOR PROTECTION AND RESILIENCE OF CRITICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
(11a) Energy infrastructure protection in Western Europe (EIP WEST): strengthening the physical protection and operational resilience of existing energy infrastructure essential for the safe, secure and efficient operation of the energy systems of cross-border relevance, in particular preventing, detecting, mitigating or responding to acts of sabotage or other malicious physical interference.
Member States concerned: Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland. Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria and Portugal.
(11b) Energy infrastructure protection in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (EIP EAST): strengthening the physical protection and operational resilience of existing energy infrastructure essential for the safe, secure and efficient operation of the energy systems of cross-border relevance, in particular preventing, detecting, mitigating or responding to acts of sabotage or other malicious physical interference.
Member States concerned: Bulgaria, Czechia, Germany, Greece, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia.
(11c) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in energy infrastructure protection (EIP BEMIP): strengthening the physical protection and operational resilience of existing energy infrastructure essential for the safe, secure and efficient operation of the energy systems of cross-border relevance, in particular preventing, detecting, mitigating or responding to acts of sabotage or other malicious physical interference.
Member States concerned: Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland and Sweden.

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Justification

The proposed amendments aim to explicitly recognise protection and resilience investments concerning existing critical energy systems as eligible for inclusion as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), where such investments address risks of sabotage, physical interference and hybrid threats. Recent geopolitical developments and evolving security risks have demonstrated that critical energy infrastructure – including electricity, gas, crude oil, in the future hydrogen and CO2 – constitutes strategic infrastructure for the functioning of the internal energy market and the security of supply of the Union. The protection of existing energy infrastructure strengthens system reliability and reduces the risk of disruptions affecting multiple Member States. By explicitly linking eligibility to cross-border benefits and cost-benefit analysis, the amendments ensure that PCI status is granted only where projects contribute to security of supply, network resilience and enhanced solidarity between Member States. The amendments close a regulatory gap by ensuring that resilience-enhancing investments aimed at safeguarding existing electricity, gas, crude oil, hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure may qualify for PCI status where cross-border benefits are demonstrated. At the same time, the proposal for the TEN-E regulation already provides for the possibility of granting PCI status to projects that protect electricity and CO2 infrastructure as part of strengthening the resilience and security of critical energy networks.

Amendment 1262

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 4 – point 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting 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, electric vehicles and other flexibility sources and, in addition, as regards islands and island systems, decreasing energy isolation, supporting innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and contributing significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union.Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network.

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Amendment 1263

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 4 – point 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting 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, electric vehicles and other flexibility sources and, in addition, as regards islands and island systems, decreasing energy isolation, supporting innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and contributing significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union.Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting 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 energy sources and demand response by consumers, energy storage, electric vehicles for consumers who opt for them and other flexibility sources and, in addition, as regards islands and island systems, decreasing energy isolation, supporting innovative and other solutions with a significant positive impact, and contributing significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union.

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Amendment 1264

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 4 – point 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting 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, electric vehicles and other flexibility sources and, in addition, as regards islands and island systems, decreasing energy isolation, supporting innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and contributing significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union.Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the active participation 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, electric vehicles and other non-fossil flexibility sources, to contribute to the climate adaptation of the electricity network, and, in addition, as regards islands and island systems, decreasing energy isolation, supporting innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and contributing significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union.

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Amendment 1265

Bruno Tobback, Nicolás González Casares, Elena Sancho Murillo

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 4 – point 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting 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, electric vehicles and other flexibility sources and, in addition, as regards islands and island systems, decreasing energy isolation, supporting innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and contributing significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union.Smart electricity grids deployment: adopting 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, electric vehicles and other non-fossil flexibility sources and, in addition, as regards islands and island systems, decreasing energy isolation, supporting innovative and other solutions with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and contributing significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union.

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Amendment 1266

Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 4 – point 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of infrastructure for transport and storage of carbon dioxide between Member States and with neighbouring third countries of carbon dioxide capture and storage captured from industrial installations for the purpose of permanent geological storage as well as carbon dioxide utilisation for synthetic fuel gases leading to the permanent neutralization of carbon dioxide.Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of infrastructure for transport and storage of carbon dioxide between Member States and with neighbouring third countries of carbon dioxide capture and storage captured from industrial installations for the purpose of permanent geological storage as well as carbon dioxide utilisation for synthetic fuel gases leading to the permanent neutralization of carbon dioxide. On the transport side the infrastructure can interconnect CO2 industrial sources and geographical areas, utilizing at least two different transport modes, including pipelines, shipping, rail, or road, and integrating liquefaction, temporary storage, and loading facilities aggregate CO2 from multiple sources.

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Amendment 1267

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 4 – point 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of infrastructure for transport and storage of carbon dioxide between Member States and with neighbouring third countries of carbon dioxide capture and storage captured from industrial installations for the purpose of permanent geological storage as well as carbon dioxide utilisation for synthetic fuel gases leading to the permanent neutralization of carbon dioxide.Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of infrastructure for transport and storage of carbon dioxide between Member States and with neighbouring third countries of unavoidable carbon dioxide emissions from industrial installations captured through equipment with an efficiency rate of at least 95% for the purpose of permanent geological storage.

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Amendment 1268

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – paragraph 3 – point 4 – point 13 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(13a) Smart gas infrastructure: adoption of smart gas infrastructure technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of low-carbon and particularly renewable gas sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovative and digital solutions for flexible and interoperable network management, including gas quality management, and facilitate smart energy system integration and demand response
Member States concerned: all.

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Justification

This amendment reinstates smart gas infrastructure as a dedicated TEN-E priority area in order to support the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, improve network interoperability and strengthen the technology-neutral approach of the Regulation. Smart gas infrastructure can facilitate more efficient system integration and support the resilience and flexibility of the Union energy system. As the Proposal expressly removes the smart gas grid category, reintroducing it is necessary to avoid excluding infrastructure that can facilitate the integration of renewable gases into existing gas networks.

Amendment 1269

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines, crossing a border or within a Member State territory including the exclusive economic zone, 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 kV or more. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;(a) high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines, crossing a border or within a Member State territory including the exclusive economic zone, 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 kV or more. This category includes transmission lines and cables employing advanced conductor technology, including superconductors and advanced overhead conductors. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;

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Justification

The amendment ensures that advanced conductor technologies, including superconductors, are explicitly covered by the definition of transmission infrastructure. Such technologies can significantly increase transmission capacity and network efficiency while supporting the optimisation of existing infrastructure corridors. Superconductors can increase power transfer capability compared to conventional cables while operating at higher efficiency.

Amendment 1270

Seán Kelly

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines, crossing a border or within a Member State territory including the exclusive economic zone, 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 kV or more. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;(a) high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines, crossing a border or within a Member State territory including the exclusive economic zone, 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 kV or more. This category includes transmission lines and cables employing advanced conductor technology, including superconductors and advanced overhead conductors. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;

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Amendment 1271

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines, crossing a border or within a Member State territory including the exclusive economic zone, 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 kV or more. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;(a) high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines, crossing a border or within a Member State territory including the exclusive economic zone, and underground and submarine transmission cables, if they have been designed for a voltage of 150 kV or more. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;

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Amendment 1272

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) any equipment or installation falling under energy infrastructure category referred to in point (a) enabling transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites (energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity);deleted

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Amendment 1273

François-Xavier Bellamy, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) any equipment or installation falling under energy infrastructure category referred to in point (a) enabling transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites (energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity);(b) any equipment or installation falling under energy infrastructure category referred to in point (a) enabling transmission of low-carbon electricity from the generation sites (energy infrastructure for low-carbon electricity);

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Amendment 1274

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) energy storage facilities, in individual or aggregated form, used for storing energy 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 and distribution lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or more. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;(c) energy storage facilities, in individual or aggregated form, used for storing energy 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 and distribution lines designed for a voltage of 60 kV or more. For Member States and small isolated systems with a lower voltage overall transmission system, those voltage thresholds are equal to the highest voltage level in their respective electricity systems;

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Amendment 1275

Aura Salla, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;deleted

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Amendment 1276

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Aura Salla, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;deleted

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Amendment 1277

Katri Kulmuni, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;(e) any equipment, installation, system or structural element, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, Regulation (EU) 2022/869, Regulation (EU) 347/2013, Directive (EU) 2022/2557, Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;

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Justification

Added references to legislation related to energy infrastructure guidelines, the resilience of critical entities, and ensuring security of gas supply.

Amendment 1278

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;(e) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements, at all voltage levels, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;

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Justification

Distribution networks operate at different voltage levels. Limiting eligibility to higher voltage levels would prevent many necessary resilience and protection investments at distribution level from accessing Union support.

Amendment 1279

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;(e) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing network elements, is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;

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Amendment 1280

Katri Kulmuni, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ea) in response to the emerging threats and in spirit of solidarity, any equipment, installation, system or structural element, including emergency reserves of critical components, for the preparedness and immediate repair of critical energy infrastructure, particularly of those undersea and cross-border, especially those pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2022/869 and Regulation (EU) 347/2013, is also of particular relevance. Funding for ex-post repairs should apply to energy infrastructure, which may be potentially damaged by hostile acts, such as hybrid and physical attacks.

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Amendment 1281

Katri Kulmuni, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point e b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(eb) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to liquid fuel transmission system and storage throughout the functioning of the system, pursuant to Directive (EU) 2022/2557, is physically or functionally directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, provided that, it enables the integration of renewable or low-carbon fuels;

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Amendment 1282

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) any equipment or installation essential for existing high-voltage network elements to operate the systems safely and efficiently which constitutes monitoring, control and digitalisation equipment or installation;(f) any equipment or installation essential for existing high, medium and low voltage network elements to operate the systems safely and efficiently which constitutes monitoring, control and digitalisation equipment or installation;

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Justification

Limiting these categories to high-voltage infrastructure would exclude a large share of digitalisation and monitoring investments needed at distribution level. Extending the scope to medium- and low-voltage networks is necessary to reflect the increasing role of DSOs in system resilience, electrification and renewable integration.

Amendment 1283

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating both information and communication technologies (ICT) and Operational Software and Automation Technologies (OT), through digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and low, medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient, secure and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, including by enhancing the cyber and operational resilience of the Union’s energy infrastructure, with the capacity to prevent, withstand and recover from cyber incidents, physical disruptions and hybrid threats, while increasing the capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;

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Justification

The increasing electrification of the economy and the growing decentralised integration of renewables require smart grids to operate securely across all voltage levels. This amendment ensures that TEN-E support also covers operational technologies and low-voltage infrastructure necessary for grid resilience, cybersecurity and system flexibility.

Amendment 1284

Dario Tamburrano

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) and Operational Software and Automation Technologies (OT), through digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies, as well as digital twins or other platforms enabling or improving and coordinating planning, operations, market procurement or activation of distributed energy resources for the delivery of flexibility to system operators, both at transmission and distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;

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Justification

The current CEF allocation disproportionately favours transmission over distribution, despite the vast majority of renewables and flexibility are connected to distribution grids. To address this, category (g) “smart electricity grids” should include all voltage levels and should also include digital platforms that is prerequisite for the delivery of flexibility.

Amendment 1285

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative solutions and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;

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Amendment 1286

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy, and to contribute significantly to the resilience of the island energy system and that of the Union;

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Amendment 1287

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) or Operational Software and Automation Technologies (OT) through digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and distribution at all voltage levels, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;

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Amendment 1288

Angelika Winzig

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a secure and more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;

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Amendment 1289

András Gyürk, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium and high voltage distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;(g) smart electricity grids: any equipment or installation, digital systems and components integrating information and communication technologies (ICT), through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and distribution level, aiming to ensure a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, energy storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures, including investments in islands and island systems to decrease energy isolation, to support innovative and other solutions involving at least two Member States with a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective, and to contribute significantly to the sustainability of the island energy system and that of the Union;

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Justification

Smart Electricity Grids shall include distribution investments on all voltage levels (including low voltage).

Amendment 1290

András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point g a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ga) smart gas grids: a gas network that makes use of innovative and digital solutions to integrate in a cost-efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and particularly 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, including the related physical upgrades if they are indispensable to the functioning of the equipment and installations for integration of low-carbon and particularly renewable gases;

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Amendment 1291

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point h

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(h) offshore grids for renewable energy: any equipment or installation falling under energy infrastructure category referred to in point (a) having dual functionality: interconnection and offshore grid connection system from the offshore renewable generation sites to two or more Member States and a third country, including the onshore prolongation of this equipment up to the first substation in the onshore transmission system, 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 various technologies ;deleted

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Amendment 1292

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) pipelines for the transport, mainly at high pressure, of hydrogen, including repurposed natural gas infrastructure, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis;(a) pipelines for the transport, mainly at high pressure, of pure renewable hydrogen, including repurposed natural gas infrastructure, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis;

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Amendment 1293

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) import and/or dispatch terminals for hydrogen;

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Amendment 1294

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);(b) storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a) and to the infrastructure mentioned in point (aa);

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Amendment 1295

Angelika Winzig

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);(b) storage facilities connected to the hydrogen pipelines referred to in point (a);

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Amendment 1296

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(3) concerning electrolyser facilities:(3) concerning electrolyser facilities, e-methane production facilities and low-carbon hydrogen production projects:

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Justification

E-methane and low-carbon hydrogen production facilities should be treated consistently with electrolyser facilities to ensure a technology-neutral approach to decarbonised gaseous fuels.

Amendment 1297

András Gyürk, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a – point i

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) have at least 500 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and(i) have at least 100 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and

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Amendment 1298

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) have at least 500 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and(i) have at least 150 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and

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Amendment 1299

Jens Geier

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) have at least 500 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and(i) have at least 50 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and

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Justification

The revised Annex II of the TEN-E regulation severely limits the array of hydrogen production projects that can apply to the PCIs process. It is foreseen that only electrolysers with capacities of over 500 MWs with a network-related function and a cross-border relevance could be included in PCIs and PMIs criteria. This represents a major change (and a significant burden for electrolysers) in the TEN-E Regulation as the previous threshold to qualify for PCI status was only of at least 50 MW.

Amendment 1300

Angelika Winzig

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) have at least 500 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and(i) have at least 50 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and

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Justification

Given the slower-than-expected development of the hydrogen economy and the current project landscape, the minimum threshold should remain at 50 MW to ensure that realistic projects remain eligible under the TEN-E framework.

Amendment 1301

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) have at least 500 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and(i) have at least 50 MW capacity, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single, coordinated project; and

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Justification

Reducing the capacity threshold would allow a broader range of strategically relevant hydrogen projects to qualify as projects of common interest and better reflect the current stage of market development.

Amendment 1302

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) the production qualifies as low carbon hydrogen in line with Directive (EU) 2024/1788 in case of low-carbon hydrogen or renewable fuel of non-biological origin in line with the Directive (EU) 2018/2001; and(ii) the production qualifies as renewable fuel of non-biological origin in line with the Directive (EU) 2018/2001; and

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Amendment 1303

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) low-carbon hydrogen production projects above 200 MW capacity, including electrolytic hydrogen and methane-based hydrogen combined with carbon capture and storage technologies;

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Justification

This reflects the role of low-carbon hydrogen technologies in supporting security of supply and the decarbonisation of the energy system.

Amendment 1304

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point a b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ab) E-methane production projects that: (i) have at least 50 MW capacity, provided by a single e-methane production facility or by a set of facilities forming a single, coordinated project; and (ii) use hydrogen production qualifying as low-carbon hydrogen in line with Directive (EU) 2024/1788 or renewable fuel of non-biological origin in line with the Directive (EU) 2018/2001; and (iii) have a network-related function for both the electricity and gas networks, particularly with a view to overall system flexibility and system efficiency.

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Justification

This ensures that e-methane projects can contribute to system flexibility and efficient use of the existing gas infrastructure.

Amendment 1305

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC;(a) dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one industrial source, captured from industrial installations through equipment with a capture efficiency rate of at least 95% , for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC;

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Amendment 1306

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) concerning clean molecules integration infrastructure: any equipment or installation aiming to enable and facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including biomethane, into the gas network, and thereby supporting a cost-effective energy transition by notably: i) upgrading, retrofitting, or digitalising dedicated existing or developing new infrastructure for the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including all equipment necessary to achieve the appropriate gas quality standard; or ii) carrying out studies and works necessary to ensure technical compatibility, safety and efficient operation of such systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Justification

Biomethane infrastructure contributes to energy security, system resilience and the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases. Continued EU support is therefore justified.

Amendment 1307

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) fixed facilities for liquefaction, buffer storage and converters of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation through pipelines and in dedicated modes of transport such as ship, barge, truck, and train;(b) fixed facilities for liquefaction, buffer storage and converters of carbon dioxide captured from industrial installations through equipment with a capture efficiency rate of at least 95% in view of its further transportation through pipelines and in dedicated modes of transport such as ship, barge, truck, and train;

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Amendment 1308

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) without prejudice to any prohibition of geological storage of carbon dioxide in a Member State, surface and injection facilities associated with infrastructure within a geological formation that is used, in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC, for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide, where they do not involve the use of carbon dioxide for the enhanced recovery of hydrocarbons and are necessary to allow the cross-border transport and storage of carbon dioxide;(c) without prejudice to any prohibition of geological storage of carbon dioxide in a Member State, surface and injection facilities associated with infrastructure within a geological formation that is used, in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC, for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide, where they do not involve the use of carbon dioxide for the enhanced recovery of hydrocarbons and are necessary to allow the cross-border transport and storage of carbon dioxide captured from industrial installations through equipment with a capture efficiency rate of at least 95%;

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Amendment 1309

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) any equipment or installation essential for the system in question to operate properly, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems.(d) any equipment or installation essential for the system in question to operate properly, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems, provided that such systems ensure the measurement, reporting and verification of capture efficiency in line with a minimum threshold of 95%.

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Amendment 1310

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) any of the assets listed in points (a) to (d) may be newly constructed or repurposed from natural gas to carbon dioxide, or a combination of the two;

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Amendment 1311

Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) new carbon dioxide vessels that enable its aggregation and sea transportation (virtual pipeline) to permanent storage or utilization facilities;

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Amendment 1312

Aura Salla, Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) concerning security and resilience:
(a) any equipment, installation, system or structural element, including reserve pylons and compressors, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements, including protection and resilience of existing natural gas transmission system and storage throughout the functioning of the system, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, Regulation (EU) 2022/869, Regulation (EU) 347/2013, Directive (EU) 2022/2557, Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;
(b) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to liquid fuel transmission system and storage throughout the functioning of the system, pursuant to Directive (EU) 2022/2557, is physically or functionally directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, provided that, it enables the integration of renewable or low-carbon fuels;
(c) in response to the emerging threats and in spirit of solidarity, any equipment, installation, system or structural element, including emergency reserves of critical components, for the preparedness and immediate repair of critical energy infrastructure, particularly of those undersea and cross-border, especially those pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2022/869 and Regulation (EU) 347/2013, is also of particular relevance. Funding for ex-post repairs should apply to energy infrastructure, which may be potentially damaged by hostile acts, such as hybrid and physical attacks.

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Amendment 1313

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn, Aura Salla, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) concerning security and resilience:
(a) any equipment, installation, system or structural element, including reserve pylons and compressors, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to existing critical network elements, including protection and resilience of existing natural gas transmission system and storage throughout the functioning of the system, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943, Regulation (EU) 2022/869, Regulation (EU) 347/2013, Directive (EU) 2022/2557, Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 is physically directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently;
(b) any equipment or installation, which is specifically designed to provide protection and resilience to liquid fuel transmission system and storage throughout the functioning of the system, pursuant to Directive (EU) 2022/2557, is physically or functionally directly connected to them, and is essential to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, provided that, it enables the integration of renewable or low-carbon fuels;
(c) in response to the emerging threats and in spirit of solidarity, any equipment, installation, system or structural element, including emergency reserves of critical components, for the preparedness and immediate repair of critical energy infrastructure, particularly of those undersea and cross-border, especially those pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2022/869 and Regulation (EU) 347/2013, is also of particular relevance. Funding for ex-post repairs should apply to energy infrastructure, which may be potentially damaged by hostile acts, such as hybrid and physical attacks.

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Amendment 1314

Ondřej Krutílek, Daniel Obajtek

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) concerning clean molecules integration infrastructure: any equipment or installation aiming to enable and facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including biomethane or hydrogen, into the gas network, enhancing the management of gas transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within the gas network, and thereby supporting a cost-effective energy transition by notably:
(i) Upgrading, retrofitting, or digitalising dedicated existing or developing new infrastructure for the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including all equipment necessary to achieve the appropriate gas quality standard; or
(ii) Carrying out studies and works necessary to ensure technical compatibility, safety and efficient operation of such systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Amendment 1315

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) concerning clean molecules integration infrastructure:
(a) any equipment or installation aiming to enable and facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including biomethane or hydrogen, into the gas network, enhancing the management of gas transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within the gas network, and thereby supporting a cost-effective energy transition by notably:
(i) upgrading, retrofitting, or digitalising dedicated existing or developing new infrastructure for the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including all equipment necessary to achieve the appropriate gas quality standard;
(ii) carrying out studies and works necessary to ensure technical compatibility, safety and efficient operation of such systems.

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Amendment 1316

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) concerning clean molecules integration infrastructure: any equipment or installation aiming to enable and facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including biomethane, into the gas network, and thereby supporting a cost-effective energy transition by notably:
(i) upgrading, retrofitting, or digitalising dedicated existing or developing new infrastructure for the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, including all equipment necessary to achieve the appropriate gas quality standard; or
(ii) carrying out studies and works necessary to ensure technical compatibility, safety and efficient operation of such systems in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Amendment 1317

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) concerning smart gas grids: (i) Any physical infrastructure, equipment or installation primarily aiming to enable, facilitate and optimise the integration of renewable gases into the gas network, including transmission and distribution systems, while ensuring the appropriate gas quality standards; (ii) studies, demonstration and pilot projects aiming at designing and testing such equipment or installation.

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Justification

Smart gas infrastructure supports the integration of renewable gases and system flexibility. A dedicated category is therefore necessary to provide legal certainty and facilitate investment.

Amendment 1318

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4b) concerning energy infrastructure protection;
(a) any equipment or installation essential for high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines, system energy storage facilities or any equipment or installation essential for the electricity systems to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring, control, redundancy and detection systems;
(b) any equipment or installation essential for hydrogen transmission pipelines, hydrogen storage facilities, reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen or hydrogen embedded in other chemical substances or any equipment or installation essential for the hydrogen systems to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring, control, redundancy and detection systems;
(c) any equipment or installation essential for carbon dioxide pipelines, facilities for liquefaction, buffer storage and converters of carbon dioxide or any equipment or installation essential for the carbon dioxide systems to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring, control, redundancy and detection systems;
(d) any equipment or installation essential for gas transmission networks, LNG facilities, natural gas storage facilities or any equipment or installation essential for the gas systems to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring, control, redundancy and detection systems;
(e) any equipment or installation essential for pipelines used to transport crude oil, pumping stations or storage facilities necessary for the operation of crude oil pipelines to operate the systems safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring, control, redundancy and detection systems;
(f) in response to the emerging threats and in spirit of solidarity, any equipment, installation, system or structural element, including emergency reserves of critical components, for the preparedness and immediate repair of critical energy infrastructure, particularly of those undersea and cross-border, especially those pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2022/869 and Regulation (EU) 347/2013, is also of particular relevance. Funding for ex-post repairs should apply to energy infrastructure, which may be potentially damaged by hostile acts, such as hybrid and physical attacks.

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Amendment 1319

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point 4 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4b) concerning natural, renewable or low-carbon gases: (i) any of the following equipment or installation aiming to enable and facilitate the integration of a plurality of low-carbon and particularly renewable gases, including biomethane, e-methane or hydrogen, into the gas network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring or management of gas flow management systems, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network; (ii) solutions aimed at ensuring firm capacity for the access of the production facilities of renewable and low-carbon gases connected to distribution networks, including but not limited to equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level or grid meshing, with associated deodorisation facilities, if necessary. (iii) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied natural, renewable or low-carbon gas (LNG or bioLNG) or compressed natural, renewable or low-carbon gas (CNG or bioCNG)

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Justification

A dedicated infrastructure category is necessary to facilitate the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases and to support the digitalisation and flexibility of gas networks.

Amendment 1320

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
With regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competence 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, the EU DSO entity and either the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENNOH.With regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competence 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, the Planner, the EU DSO entity and either the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENNOH.

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Amendment 1321

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 7

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(7) 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. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) shall be confidential. All decisions concerning to the functioning and work of the Groups shall be made by consensus between the Member States and the Commission.(7) 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. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) shall be confidential. All decisions concerning to the functioning and work of the Groups shall be made by consensus between the Member States and the Commission. Any Member State participating in the Group may raise an objection on publication of any data, that is sensitive for the Member State.

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Justification

The proposed scope of data on the Group meeting seems to be too wide. A Member State should have the right to protect data seen as sensitive, even if the data does not fall under protection due to relevant level of EU Classified Information established in the Council Decision of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (2013/488/EU).

Amendment 1322

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 7

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(7) 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. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) shall be confidential. All decisions concerning to the functioning and work of the Groups shall be made by consensus between the Member States and the Commission.(7) 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. All decisions concerning to the functioning and work of the Groups shall be made by consensus between the Member States and the Commission.

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Amendment 1323

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 8

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(8) The Commission, the Agency and the Groups shall strive for consistency between the 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.(8) The Commission, the Planner, the Agency and the Groups shall strive for consistency between the Groups. For that purpose, the Commission, the Planner and the Agency shall ensure, when relevant, the exchange of information on all work representing an interregional interest between the Groups concerned.

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Amendment 1324

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(1) Promoters of a project potentially eligible for selection as a project on the Union list wanting to obtain that status shall submit an application for selection as a project on the Union list to the Group that includes:(1) By 31 October of each year preceding the year in which a new Union list is to be adopted, Promoters of a project potentially eligible for selection as a project on the Union list wanting to obtain that status shall submit an application for selection as a project on the Union list to the Group, the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(4) and the Agency, that includes:

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Amendment 1325

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for projects having reached a sufficient degree of maturity, a cost-benefit analysis, which is consistent with the methodologies pursuant Article 14, and which, for energy infrastructure categories relating to electricity falling under points 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (h) of Annex II, to hydrogen falling under point 2 of Annex II, and to electrolysers falling under point 3 of Annex II, has been performed by the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENNOH, as applicable, in the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plan;(d) for projects having reached a sufficient degree of maturity, a cost-benefit analysis, which is consistent with the methodologies pursuant Article 14, and which, for energy infrastructure categories relating to electricity falling under points 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (h) of Annex II, to hydrogen falling under point 2 of Annex II, and to electrolysers falling under point 3 of Annex II, and to natural, renewable and low-carbon gases falling under point 5(b) and (c), of Annex II has been performed by the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENNOH or the ENTSO for Gas, as applicable, in the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plan;

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Justification

This amendment avoids excluding natural, renewable and low-carbon gases from the project assessment.

Amendment 1326

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – point f a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(fa) an implementation plan with a timetable including all of the following:
(i) feasibility and design studies including risk assessment studies as regards climate adaptation and physical and cyber security, building on the requirements of Directives (EU) 2022/2557 and (EU) 2022/2555, where applicable, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, and with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle;
(ii) approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned;
(iii) construction and commissioning;
(iv) the permit-granting process referred to in Article 10(9), point (c) of this Regulation;

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Justification

Moved from Article 5

Amendment 1327

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their biannual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.
For smart electricity grid projects involving or affecting distribution-level infrastructure, relevant distribution system operators and the EU DSO Entity, where appropriate, shall also be involved in the work of the Groups.
In the assessment and selection of smart electricity grid projects, the Groups shall also take into account benefits occurring at distribution level, including increased hosting capacity for electricity, reduced curtailment, enhanced system resilience, improved observability of the network, and the contribution of flexibility resources and digital solutions.

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Justification

The amendment aims at strengthening consistency between infrastructure planning processes and project implementation requirements

Amendment 1328

Jana Nagyová, Ondřej Knotek, Tomáš Kubín, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going or show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.
Sufficient progress pursuant to the first sentence of this paragraph shall be assessed against objective criteria to be set by the Agency. The Agency shall set these criteria after having conducted an extensive consultation involving the [TEN-E Group] / [the Commission, the Member States, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas and the ENNOH].

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Amendment 1329

Ondřej Krutílek, Daniel Obajtek

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going or show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information. Sufficient progress pursuant to the first sentence of this paragraph shall be assessed against objective criteria to be set by the Agency. The Agency shall set these criteria after having conducted an extensive consultation involving the [TEN-E Group] / [the Commission, the Member States, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas and the ENNOH].

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Amendment 1330

Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.(2) Projects on the Union list that have reached an advanced stage of development, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to resubmit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. For the purposes of this paragraph, an advanced stage of development may be evidenced, inter alia, by the granting of the relevant regulatory authorisations, or the completion of environmental assessments required under Union or national law, or the finalisation of front-end engineering and design activities, or the adoption of a final investment decision demonstrating a credible commitment to implementation, or the existence of ongoing construction works showing satisfactory progress as reported pursuant to Article 5. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.

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Justification

As currently drafted, paragraph 2 makes the retention of projects on the Union list conditional upon either regulatory approval or a final investment decision. This binary formulation does not reflect the diversity of development pathways followed by infrastructure projects in the energy sector and may inadvertently exclude initiatives that have reached a comparable stage of advancement through different routes. This is the case, in particular, for non-regulated assets and for projects developed on a merchant basis, where neither tariff approval nor a formal final investment decision necessarily marks the most relevant milestone. In such situations, the conclusion of front-end engineering design or the completion of environmental impact assessments often constitutes the most reliable evidence that substantive technical work has been carried out and that significant capital has already been committed. By widening the set of milestones to which the Annex refers, the amendment introduces a more functional and technology-neutral test of project advancement, while leaving the substance of the eligibility framework unaffected.

Amendment 1331

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Bruno Gonçalves, Giorgio Gori, Annalisa Corrado, Elena Sancho Murillo, Nicolás González Casares

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.(2) Projects on the Union list that have demonstrated sufficient project maturity, such as by obtaining regulatory approval or completing the environmental impact assessments required under applicable Union or national law, or completing front-end engineering design, or reaching final investment decision, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.

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Justification

The amendment makes the criterion fairer by allowing project maturity to be shown through different objective milestones, not only regulatory approval or a final investment decision. This avoids excluding non-regulated or merchant projects that are already advanced and financially committed, ensuring all relevant infrastructure for the energy transition is assessed on equal terms.

Amendment 1332

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going or show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.

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Justification

It facilitates continued support and monitoring of essential infrastructure projects, even when they are at different stages. It broadens eligibility for projects on the EU list, making the criteria more inclusive while still ensuring that projects are genuinely progressing. It provides flexibility and reduces risk of excluding valuable projects contributing to the EU’s energy transition goals, like renewable energy grids, interconnections, and carbon capture projects. These projects are vital to meeting long-term climate and sustainability objectives. Existing PCI/PMI that showed progress shall remain on the Union list to give certainty to project promoters and to provide stability regarding continuation of the project.

Amendment 1333

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going and show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.(2) Projects on the Union list that have obtained regulatory approval or final investment decision providing sufficient assurance of the construction of the project, or projects for which construction is on-going or show sufficient progress in their annual report required under Article 5, shall remain on the Union list and not be required to re-submit information pursuant to points (a) to (f) and of point 1. All recipients shall ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.

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Justification

Existing PCI/PMI that showed progress shall remain on the Union list to give certainty to project promoters and to provide stability regarding continuation of the project. It facilitates continued support and monitoring of essential infrastructure projects, even when they are at different stages. It broadens eligibility for projects on the EU list, making the criteria more inclusive while still ensuring that projects are genuinely progressing. It provides flexibility and reduces risk of excluding valuable projects contributing to the EU’s energy transition goals, like renewable energy grids, interconnections, and carbon capture projects. These projects are vital to meeting long-term climate and sustainability objectives.

Amendment 1334

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Bruno Gonçalves, Jens Geier, Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(3a) When interested TSOs have agreed upon the infrastructure that needs to be built by the TSOs to enable the implementation of a priority corridor, the proposed electricity transmission and storage projects of common interest are considered approved and become part of the Union-wide ten-year network development plan without prejudice to the tasks of the ENTSO for Electricity pursuant to Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Once agreed, these projects become also part of the priority projects included in the ten-year network development plan of the concerned TSOs.

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Justification

The proposed amendments would help increase cross-border capacity and strengthen the European energy market by streamlining administrative procedures that delay project implementation. Where concerned TSOs have already agreed on the infrastructure needed for projects under priority corridors, further review and approval in groups is redundant and risks slowing implementation.

Amendment 1335

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(4a) The proposed natural, renewable or low-carbon gas projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II to this Regulation shall be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan developed by ENTSO for Gas pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1789.

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Justification

This ensures that these projects are fully integrated into the Union-wide network planning framework.

Amendment 1336

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 8

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(8) For projects falling under their competence, the national regulatory authorities and, the Agency shall, taking into account regional cooperation pursuant to Article 80 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and Article 61 of Directive (EU) 2019/944, check the consistent application of the criteria and of the project-specific cost-benefit analysis methodology pursuant to Article 14 of this Regulation, and evaluate projects’ cross-border relevance and progress achieved for projects on the Union list, taking into account the reports submitted pursuant to Article 5(4) of this Regulation. They shall present their assessment to the Group. The Commission shall ensure that criteria and methodologies referred to in Article 4 of this Regulation and Annex IV are applied in a harmonised way to ensure consistency across the regional groups.(8) For projects falling under their competence, the national regulatory authorities and, the Agency shall, taking into account regional cooperation pursuant to Article 80 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 and Article 61 of Directive (EU) 2019/944, check the consistent application of the criteria and of the project-specific cost-benefit analysis methodology pursuant to Article 14 of this Regulation, and evaluate projects’ cross-border relevance and progress achieved for projects on the Union list, taking into account the reports submitted pursuant to Article 5(4) of this Regulation. They shall present their assessment to the Group by 31 March of each year in which a new Union list is to be adopted. The Commission shall ensure that criteria and methodologies referred to in Article 4 of this Regulation and Annex IV are applied in a harmonised way to ensure consistency across the regional groups.

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Amendment 1337

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 10

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(10) Each Member State to whose territory a proposed project does not relate, but on which the proposed project may have a potential net positive impact or a potential significant effect, such as on the environment or on the operation of the energy infrastructure on its territory, may present an opinion to the Group specifying its concerns.(10) Each Member State to whose territory a proposed project does not relate, but on which the proposed project may have a potential net positive or negative impact or a potential significant effect, such as on the environment or on the operation of the energy infrastructure on its territory, may present an opinion to the Group specifying its concerns.

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Justification

Any potential impact of the PMI or PCI candidate project should be a subject to the opinion of MS not directly involved in the project, especially in case of expected negative impact.

Amendment 1338

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 12

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(12) The Group shall consider whether the energy efficiency first principle is applied as regards the establishment of the regional infrastructure needs and as regards each of the candidate projects. The Group shall, in particular, consider solutions such as non-wire solutions, demand-side management, non-fossil flexibility, market arrangement solutions, implementation of digital solutions, and renovation of buildings as priority solutions where they are judged more cost-efficient on a system wide perspective than the construction of new supply side infrastructure.(12) The Group shall consider whether the energy efficiency first principle is applied as regards the establishment of the regional infrastructure needs and as regards each of the candidate projects. The Group shall, in particular, consider solutions such as grid enhancing technologies, demand-side management, non-fossil flexibility, market arrangement solutions, implementation of digital solutions, and renovation of buildings as priority solutions where they are judged more cost-efficient on a system wide perspective than the construction of new supply side infrastructure.

Or. en

Justification

This recognises grid enhancing technologies which can improve network efficiency and optimise the existing infrastructure.

Amendment 1339

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 13

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(13) The Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects based on a transparent assessment of the projects and using the criteria set out in Article 4 taking into account the assessment of the national regulatory authorities, or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competence of national regulatory authorities.(13) The Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects based on a transparent assessment of the projects and using the criteria set out in Article 4 taking into account the assessment of the national regulatory authorities and of the Agency, or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competence of national regulatory authorities.

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Amendment 1340

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 13 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(13a) The Group shall assess the unmatched needs identified in the infrastructure needs identification report for electricity pursuant to Article 12. It shall determine which of those unmatched needs require a solution to be identified and addressed in the regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.

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Amendment 1341

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 2 – point 14

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(14) The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt its final list of proposed projects at latest by two months before the adoption date of the Union list Article 22, respecting the provisions set out in Article 3(3), on the basis of the Groups’ proposal and taking into account the assessment of national regulatory authorities and the Agency and the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competence of national regulatory authorities proposed in accordance with point (9), and the advice from the Commission that aims to ensure a manageable total number of projects on the Union list, especially at borders related to competing or potentially competing projects. The decision-making bodies of the Groups shall submit the final lists to the Commission, together with any opinions as specified in point (10).(14) The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt its final list of proposed projects at latest by two months before the adoption date of the Union list Article 22, respecting the provisions set out in Article 3(3), on the basis of the Groups’ proposal and taking into account the assessment of national regulatory authorities and the Agency and the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competence of national regulatory authorities proposed in accordance with point (9), and the advice from the Commission that aims to ensure a manageable total number of projects on the Union list, especially at borders related to competing or potentially competing projects. The decision-making bodies of the Groups shall submit the final lists to the Commission, together with any opinions as specified in point (10) and including a description of the remaining unmatched needs to be addressed.

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Amendment 1342

Bruno Tobback, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) for electricity transmission projects falling under point (1) (a), (b), (d), and (f) of Annex II , the project increases the net transfer capacity, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States by at least 200 Megawatts (MW) compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;(a) for electricity transmission projects falling under point (1) (a), (b), (d), (f) and (g) of Annex II , the project increases the net transfer capacity, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States by at least 200 Megawatts (MW) compared to the situation without commissioning of the project, including infrastructure necessary to reinforce internal electricity grids where such infrastructure is directly connected to a new electricity transmission PCI/PMI project that cannot efficiently function without said reinforcements and where these cannot be financed through other means;

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Amendment 1343

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) for electricity transmission projects falling under point (1) (a), (b), (d), and (f) of Annex II , the project increases the net transfer capacity, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States by at least 200 Megawatts (MW) compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;(a) for electricity transmission projects falling under point (1) (a), (b), (d), and (f) of Annex II , the project increases the net transfer capacity, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States by at least 500 Megawatts (MW) compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;

Or. en

Justification

Raising the threshold helps focus Union support on electricity transmission projects with a substantial impact on cross-border capacity and system integration.

Amendment 1344

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) for smart gas infrastructure set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project involves at least two system operators of at least two Member States, that can be either Transmission System Operators or Distribution System Operators.

Or. en

Justification

This reflects the increasing role of distribution system operators in the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases.

Amendment 1345

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) for electricity storage projects falling under point (1) (c) of Annex II, the project provides at least 225 MW installed capacity and has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 GW-hours/year;(c) for electricity storage projects falling under point (1) (c) of Annex II, the project provides at least 150 MW installed capacity and has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 GW-hours/year;

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Amendment 1346

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Bruno Gonçalves, Daniel Attard, Annalisa Corrado, Elena Sancho Murillo, Nicolás González Casares

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) for electricity storage projects falling under point (1) (c) of Annex II, the project provides at least 225 MW installed capacity and has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 GW-hours/year;(c) for electricity storage projects falling under point (1) (c) of Annex II, the project provides at least 225 MW installed capacity or has a storage capacity that allows a net annual electricity generation of 250 GW-hours/year;

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Amendment 1347

Paolo Borchia, Isabella Tovaglieri, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs. The project may involve only DSOs provided that interoperability is ensured. The project should involve 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, capture a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, or decrease energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;

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Amendment 1348

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;

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Amendment 1349

Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs. The project may involve only DSOs provided that there is a high level of coordination with the relevant TSOs to ensure the security of the system, and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;

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Amendment 1350

Dario Tamburrano

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at any voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs. The project may involve only DSOs provided that the project contributes significantly to EU market integration, and to EU climate targets . The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;

Or. en

Justification

The current CEF allocation disproportionately favours transmission over distribution, despite the vast majority of renewables and flexibility are connected to distribution grids. To address this, category (g) “smart electricity grids” should include all voltage levels.

Amendment 1351

András Gyürk, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;

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Amendment 1352

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium-voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;(d) for smart electricity grids projects falling under point (1) (g) of Annex II, the project is designed for equipment and installations at all voltage level, and involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs, or DSOs from at least two Member States. The project may involve only DSOs provided that they are from at least two Member States and provided that interoperability is ensured. The project shall satisfy at least two of the following criteria: it involves 50 000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, it captures a consumption area of at least 300 GW hours/year, at least 20 % of the electricity consumption linked to the project originates from variable renewable resources, or it decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected systems in one or more Member States. The project does not need to involve a physical common border. For projects related to small isolated systems as defined in Article 2, point (42), of Directive (EU) 2019/944, including islands, those voltage levels shall be equal to the highest voltage level in the relevant electricity system;

Or. en

Justification

Limiting smart grids to medium and high-voltage levels would exclude a significant share of renewable integration and electrification investment at distribution level. All households and household sized renewables are connected on low voltage level, as residential electrification of other sectors, such as EVs, heat pumps, making a substantial contribution to both energy sovereignty and decarbonisation

Amendment 1353

András Gyürk, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 500 MW installed capacity provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single coordinated project and brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;(g) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 100 MW installed capacity provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers that form a single coordinated project and brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;

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Amendment 1354

Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Christophe Bay, Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point h

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(h) 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 onshore grid of a specific Member State, increasing the volume of renewable electricity available on the internal market. The project shall be developed in the areas with low penetration of offshore renewable electricity and shall demonstrate a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective;deleted

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Amendment 1355

Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point h

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(h) 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 onshore grid of a specific Member State, increasing the volume of renewable electricity available on the internal market. The project shall be developed in the areas with low penetration of offshore renewable electricity and shall demonstrate a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective;(h) 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 onshore grid of a specific Member State, increasing the volume of renewable electricity available on the internal market. The project shall demonstrate a significant positive impact on the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective;

Or. en

Justification

There is no reason for discriminating between low and high penetration areas as long as a project contributes to the TEN-E objectives.

Amendment 1356

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) for carbon dioxide projects, the project is used to transport and, where applicable, store anthropogenic carbon dioxide originating from at least two Member States.(i) for carbon dioxide projects, the project is used to transport and, where applicable, store anthropogenic carbon dioxide originating from at least two Member States and captured from industrial installations through equipment ensure the measurement, reporting and verification of capture efficiency in line with a minimum threshold of 95%.

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Amendment 1357

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point i a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ia) for offshore hydrogen transmission, the project is designed to transfer hydrogen from offshore production sites to the onshore network of a specific Member State, increasing the volume of renewable hydrogen available on the internal market. The project shall contribute to the integration of renewable hydrogen into the internal market and support the Union's 2050 climate neutrality objective.

Or. en

Justification

Offshore hydrogen infrastructure will be essential to scale up renewable hydrogen production and facilitate its integration into the Union market.

Amendment 1358

Bruno Tobback

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 1 – point i a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ia) for any project to qualify as a project of common interest, regardless of the technology it concerns, the project must have a proven level of technological maturity, sufficient real demand and offer for the energy vector concerned in the Union market and is a cost-effective project and comply with the Union’s climate and environmental requirements and objectives.

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Amendment 1359

Dario Tamburrano

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) for projects of mutual interest relating to the category set out in point (1)(a), (d) and (h) of Annex II, the project increases the net transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with a third country and brings significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;(a) for projects of mutual interest relating to the category set out in point (1)(a), (d), (g) and (h) of Annex II, the project increases the net transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with a third country and brings significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;

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Justification

Smart electricity grids must be eligible for Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) status under the TEN-E Regulation due to their key role in delivering the energy affordability, industrial competitiveness and in completing the single market for electricity. Although they are explicitly recognised in the TEN-E framework, they are excluded from PMI eligibility.

Amendment 1360

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) for projects of mutual interest relating to the category set out in point (1)(a), (d) and (h) of Annex II, the project increases the net transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with a third country and brings significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;(a) for projects of mutual interest relating to the category set out in point (1)(a), (d), (g) and (h) of Annex II, the project increases the net transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with a third country and brings significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;

Or. en

Justification

Excluding smart electricity grids from PMI eligibility creates an inconsistency within the TEN-E framework, despite their essential role for electrification, system flexibility and affordable energy.

Amendment 1361

András Gyürk, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) for projects of mutual interest relating to the category set out in point (1)(a), (d) and (h) of Annex II, the project increases the net transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with a third country and brings significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;(a) for projects of mutual interest relating to the category set out in point (1)(a), (d),(g) and (h) of Annex II, the project increases the net transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with a third country and brings significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;

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Amendment 1362

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (2) (a) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across the border of a Member State with a third country and proves bringing significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (2) (a) of Annex II and in point (1) (k) of this Annex, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across the border of a Member State with a third country and proves bringing significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;

Or. en

Justification

Offshore hydrogen infrastructure will be essential to scale up renewable hydrogen production and facilitate its integration into the Union market

Amendment 1363

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (2) (a) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across the border of a Member State with a third country and proves bringing significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (2) (a) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of renewable hydrogen across the border of a Member State with a third country and proves bringing significant benefits to at least two countries directly or indirectly concerned by the project;

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Amendment 1364

Michael Bloss

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (4) of Annex II, the project can be used to transport and store anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least two Member States and a third country.(c) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (4) of Annex II, the project can be used by at least two Member States and a third country to transport and store anthropogenic carbon dioxide captured from industrial installations through equipment ensure the measurement, reporting and verification of capture efficiency in line with a minimum threshold of 95%.

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Amendment 1365

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Mirosława Nykiel, Borys Budka, Krzysztof Hetman, Adam Jarubas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) (d) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (6) of Annex II, the clean molecules integration infrastructure project involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs or DSOs from at least two Member States. DSOs may be involved, but only with the support of the TSOs of at least two Member States that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability;

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Justification

Decarbonising sectors that are difficult to electrify (heavy industry, transport, heating etc.) requires projects that involve collaboration between TSOs and DSOs from multiple MS. This collaboration helps, for example, integrate clean molecules into energy mix, reducing emissions and advancing the EU’s climate neutrality goals. Additionally, involving third countries fosters multilateral participation, regional cooperation, and risk-sharing. Overall, this approach ensures strong coordination among various grid operators, which is essential for interoperability.

Amendment 1366

Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 2 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ca) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (6) of Annex II, the clean molecules integration infrastructure project involves TSOs, TSOs and DSOs or DSOs from at least two Member States. DSOs may also be involved, provided that interoperability and cross-border coordination between are insured.

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Justification

Including DSOs reflects the growing role of distribution networks in integrating renewable and low-carbon gases across the Union energy system.

Amendment 1367

Christophe Grudler, Bart Groothuis, Michael McNamara, Sophie Wilmès

Proposal for a regulation

Annex IV – point 3 – point a – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) transmission 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:(a) transmission of renewable energy generation and other fossil fuel 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:

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