12 Amendments of Hildegard BENTELE related to 2021/0424(COD)
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) The blending of hydrogen into the natural gas system is a transitional option, as it is less efficient compared to using hydrogen in its pure form and diminishes the value of hydrogen. It also affects the operation of gas infrastructure, end-user applications, and the interoperability of cross-border systems. The Member States’ decision on whether to apply blending hydrogen in their national natural gas systems should be preserved. At the same time, a harmonised approach on blending hydrogen into the natural gas system in the form of a Union- wide allowed cap at cross- border interconnection points between Union Member States, where transmission system operators have to accept natural gas with a blended hydrogen level below the cap, would limit the risk of market segmentation. Adjacent transmission systems should remain free to agree on higher hydrogen blending levels for cross- border interconnection points.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order to ensure the transparency regarding thet and efficient development of the hydrogen network in the Union, the ENNOTSOG&H should establish, publish and regularly update a non-binding Union-wide ten-year network development plan for gas and hydrogen targeted at the needs of the aking into account the needs of the two distinct gas and developing hydrogen markets. Viable hydrogen transportation networks and necessary interconnections, relevant from a commercial point of view, should be included in that network development plan. The ENNOTSOG&H should continue to participate in the development of the energy system wide cost-benefit analysis – including the interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas and hydrogen transport infrastructure as well as storage, LNG and electrolysers – , the scenarios for the ten-year network development plans and the infrastructure gaps identification report as set out in Articles 11, 12 and 13 of [the TEN-E Regulation as proposed in COM(2020) 824 final] for the development of the lists of projects of common interest. For that purpose, the ENNOTSOG&H should closely cooperate with the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to facilitate system integration. The ENNOTSOG&H should undertake those tasks for the first time for the development of the 8th list of projects of common interest, provided it is operational and in thea position to deliver the necessary input to the ten- year network development plan by 2026.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) Joint procurement of strategic stocksgases, including hydrogen by several transmission operators of differentand hydrogen network operators of different Member States or other undertakings designated by the Member States should be designed in a way so that they can be used in case of Union wide or regional emergency as part of the actions coordinated by the Commission pursuant to Article 12(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938. Transmission system operators, hydrogen network operators or other undertakings designated by the Member States which engage in joint procurement of strategic stocksgases, including hydrogen, shall ensure that any joint purchasing agreement complies with the EU competition rules, and in particular with the requirements of Article 101 TFEU. The notification done to assess the compliance with this Regulation is without prejudice to the notification of aids granted by States, where applicable, under Article 108(3) TFEU.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
(23) ‘primary market’ means the market of the capacity traded directly by the transmission system operator or hydrogen network operator excluding hydrogen distribution;
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) ‘LNG or hydrogen facility capacity’ means capacity at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) or hydrogen terminal for the liquefaction of natural gas or the importation, exportation, reloading, offloading, ancillary services, temporary storage and re- gasification of LNG; and hydrogen;
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where a transmission or distribution system or hydrogen network operator provides regulated services for gas, hydrogen and/or electricity, it shall comply with the requirement for unbundling of accounts as laid down in Article 69 of [recast Gas Directive as proposed in COM(2021) xxx] and Article 56 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and it shall have a regulated asset base separately for gas, electricity or hydrogen assets. A separate regulated asset base shall ensure that:
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
LNG and storage system operators shall, in cooperation with relevant regulatory authorities and at least every two years, assess market demand for new investment, allowing the use of renewable and low carbon gases in the facilities, including repurposing for hydrogen derivatives and hydrogen terminals. When planning new investments, LNG and storage system operators shall assess market demand and take into account security of supply and avoid fossil fuel lock-in. LNG and storage system operators shall make publicly available any plans regarding new investments allowing prioritising the usage of renewable and low carbon gases in their facilities.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
13 Certification of transmission system operators and hydrogen transmission network operators
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall examine any notification of a decision on the certification of a transmission system operator or a hydrogen transmission network operator as laid down in Article 65(6) of [the recast gas Directive as proposed in COM(2021)xxx] as soon as it is received. Within two months of the day of receipt of such notification, the Commission shall deliver its opinion to the relevant regulatory authority in regard to its compatibility with Article 65(2) or Article 66, and Article 54 of Recast Gas Directive for transmission system operators, and Article 65 of that Directive for hydrogen network operators . .
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The regulatory authority may apply a discount of up to 100% to capacity-based transmission and distribution tariffs at entry points from and exit points to underground storage, hydrogen and LNG facilities, unless and to the extent that a storage facility which is connected to more than one transmission or distribution network is used to compete with an interconnection point. The Commission shall re-examine that tariff discount 5 years after entry into force of this Regulation. It shall assess whether the level of the reduction set out in this Article remains adequate for the purpose of increasing security of supply and in light of the storage obligation pursuant to Article 6a of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) a non-binding Union -wide ten-year network development plan ( Union -wide network development plan), including a European supply adequacy outlook, every two years for gas and hydrogen networks including European Plan for Hydrogen Priority Corridors consistent with Annex 1 of EU 2022/869 and reinforced by the REPowerEU Communication (COM(2022) 230), and a European supply adequacy outlook, every two years; the Union-wide network development plan for gas and hydrogen shall be harmonised with the Union-wide network development plan for electricity;
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
The ENTSO for GasG&H shall adopt and publish the Union -wide network development plan referred to in Article 23 paragraph 3, point (b), every two years. The Union -wide network development plan shall include the modelling of the integrated network, scenario development, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system.