8 Amendments of Matteo ADINOLFI related to 2021/0424(COD)
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) A common minimum set of third- party access services is necessary to provide a common minimum standard of access in practice throughout the Union , to ensure that third-party access services are sufficiently compatible and to allow the benefits accruing from a well-functioning internal market in natural gas and biomethane to be exploited.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A sufficient level of cross-border gas interconnection capacity should be achieved and market integration fostered in order to complete the internal market in natural gas and biomethane.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Transmission system operators could be allowed to reserve storages for natural gas and biomethane exclusively for carrying out their functions and for the purpose of security of supply. The filling of these strategic stocks could be done by means of joint purchasing using the trading platform as mentioned in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 312/2014 without prejudice to Union competition rules. Withdrawal of natural gas and biomethane should only be possible for the transmission system operators to carry out their functions or in case of a declared emergency situation, as mentioned in Article 11 (1) of that Regulation, in order not to interfere with the regular functioning of the market.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) A strong cross-border coordination and dispute settlement process between transmission system operators on gas quality, including on biomethane and hydrogen blends, is essential to facilitate efficient transport of natural gas and biomethane across natural gas systems within the Union and thereby to move towards greater internal market integration. Enhanced transparency requirements on gas quality parameters, including on gross calorific value, Wobbe Index and oxygen content, and hydrogen blends and their development over time combined with monitoring and reporting obligations should contribute to the well- functioning of an open and efficient internal market in natural gas and biomethane.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a EU target for GHG intensity reduction of the gas consumption 1. The domestic consumption of gaseous energy in the European Union shall have a greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduced by at least 20% in 2030 compared to the level of 2018. 2. For the purpose of this article, domestic consumption of gaseous energy shall cover: a. the use of natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen in liquid form; b. the use of natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen for industrial processes.
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a Assessment of long-term renewable gas potential as a basis for optimised transmission and distribution system development 1 (new). Member States shall be responsible for assessing the potential of biomethane production at a local level throughout their territory, as part of their National Biogas and Biomethane Strategies. This assessment shall be performed within two years after the entry into force of this Regulation. It may build on existing assessments. 2 (new). The scope of biomass considered in this assessment shall include biomass feedstock as defined in Article 2 of Directive 2018/2001 and that fulfils the Union sustainability criteria. 3 (new). Member States shall consult the competent regulatory authority, transmission and distribution system operators in the design phase of the assessment to define: 1. The territorial unit within which a production potential shall be assessed; 2. For the scope of the biomass assessed, the geographical proximity with the existing natural gas networks. 4 (new) During the assessment exercise, the improvement of an existing assessment and the subsequent updates, Member States shall consult regional and local authorities as well as transmission and distribution system operators. It may consult other relevant parties. 5 (new). The assessment may be updated regularly.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Transmission system operators shall ensure firm capacity for the access of production facilities of renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. For this purpose, transmission system operators shall develop in cooperation with the distribution system operators procedures and arrangementsnetwork connection and reinforcements plans as set out in Article 53bis of (reference to the revised Gas Directive), as well as procedures and arrangements necessary to implement the necessary network reinforcements (as defined in Article 2, point 35bis of the reference to the revised Gas Directive), including investments, to ensure aiming to operate a reverse flow from distribution to transmission network.
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. Distribution system operators shall ensure firm capacity and continuous injection for the access of the production facilities renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. To this extent, distribution system operators shall develop in cooperation among themselves and with the transmission system operators procedures and arrangnetwork connection and reinforcements plans as set out in Article 53bis of (reference to the revised Gas Directive), as well as procedures and arrangements necessary to implement the necessary network reinforcements, including investments, to ensure in reverse flow from distribution to transmission network. or network meshing between several zones within the distribution system area.