EU fight over role of natural gas ends in compromises [GasTransition]
Jan 14, 2021 7:15:am
Summary The month of December saw an intense struggle within the EU over the role of natural gas in the energy transition coming to a head. The predictable result: several compromises with some wins and some losses for advocates of natural gas. [Gas Transitions Volume 2, Issue 1]
by: Karel Beckman
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Industry group WindEurope warns the European Commission s new revision to energy infrastructure rules may still allow fossil-fuel projects to receive funding
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WindEurope has said the European Commission s Trans-European Networks - Energy Regulation (TEN-E) revision has missed an important chance to prioritise renewable electricity and renewable hydrogen infrastructure.
Instead, it leaves a door open for fossil fuel projects, undermining the European Green Deal objective of climate neutrality, according to the representative body.
TEN-E aims to assist national governments and companies to better interconnect electricity and gas infrastructure across national borders.
The revision became necessary to align Europe’s energy infrastructure with the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal.
Crucially the TEN-E identifies, funds and fast-tracks Projects of Common Interests (PCIs) to make Europe’s energy infrastructure future-proof.