11 Amendments of Ivo HRISTOV related to 2020/0360(COD)
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013still to be developed, taking into account some remaining developments in Eastern Europe in line with the projects currently present in the 4th PCI list. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Directives (EU) 2019/94424 and 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council25 provide for an energy internal market. While there has been very significant progress in the completion of the internal energy market, there is still rooma significant need for improvement by a better utilisation of existing energy infrastructure, the integration of the increasing amounts of renewable energy and system integration. _________________ 24Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 125. 25Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55/EC (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 94).
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needstill needs upgrading and modernisation, as well as support through the TEN-E policy in order to be hydrogen-ready. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) Underlines that the energy infrastructure differs significantly across the different regions of the EU and the revision of TEN-E Regulation should support all member states in their transition towards low carbon energy in a fair way, while taking into account their starting points and specificities in the transition process. Points out in this respect the necessity to introduce a limited transitional period for natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies, including solutions for gas quality.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network, as well as on the capacity of cross - border infrastructure for transmission and regulation of reactive energy flows under the changing conditions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide, as well as natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(f a) For natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of this Regulation a transitional period shall apply.
Amendment 795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part
(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for repurposing of existing gas infrastructure for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 817 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) Natural gas infrastructure: Natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of the revised TEN-E Regulation should be granted a transitional period as their completion plays an important role for market integration, security of supply and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. Member Sates concerned: all
Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, including modernisation and upgrades of existing gas infrastructure.