8 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2010/2108(INI)
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the Commission also expressed its intention to assess in 2009 the global LNG situation and identify gaps with a view to proposing an LNG action plan,
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the Union needs a long term vision on energy policy, complemented by precise and comprehensive short term and mid-term action plans to work towards these goals;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that some Member States need additional Union support for infrastructure which the markets alone can not provide, including the replacement of old power plants, electrical grids and supply networks, as well as the linking of islands and remote areas to European mainland grids;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that, based on the conclusions of the task-force on smart grids, the Commission should assure a favourable regulatory framework at EU level for smart grids, with EU-wide common standards for their development; supports pilot projects for the roll-out of smart meters and the manufacture of intelligent consumer products;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Asks the Commission to come forward with an impact assessment on the future of the world and EU gas market, including the impact of the already planned gas infrastructure projects (i.e. Nabucco, South Stream), new LNG terminals, the impact of shale gas on the US gas market (notably on LNG import needs) and the impact of possible shale gas developments in the EU on future gas security of supply and prices before the end of the year;·
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the Commission and the involved Member States to further proceed with the implementation of the EU pipeline project Nabucco, which couldand with setting up the South Stream pipeline, which will significantly enhance the security of gas supply of the European Union; asks for the vacancy of the EU Nabucco co-ordinator post to be filled as soon as possible;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Encourages and supports the construction of LNG terminals, notably in countries most vulnerable to disruptions of gas supply; stresses the importance of further expanding the European fleet for LNG transport, thereby enhancing the EU's energy security;
Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Believes that smart metering and energy projects in general require pan- European awareness raising campaigns and energy efficiency education programmes to explain to citizens their benefits; stresses that informing society about the benefits of smart metering is crucial for their success;