### (29) the planning and implementation of union projects of common interest in the areas of energy , transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies whenever it is feasible from an overall economic , technical , environmental , climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the relevant safety aspects. thus , during the planning of the the various european networks , it should be possible to give preference to integrating transport , communication and energy networks in order to ensure that as little land as possible is taken up , whilst ensuring , where possible , that existing or disused routes are reused , in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social , economic , environmental , climate and financial impact. ### (29) the planning and implementation of union projects of common interest in the areas of energy , transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies from an overall economic , technical , environmental , climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the relevant safety aspects. thus , during the planning of the various european networks , preference should be given to integrating transport , communication and energy networks in order to ensure that as little land as possible is taken up , whilst ensuring , that existing or disused routes are reused , in order to reduce to a minimum any negative social , economic , environmental , climate and financial impact.


### (33) in order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy , the member states around a particular sea basin should create unique points of contact , referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’ , in view of regional specificities and geography , for the for facilitating and coordinating the process of granting of permits to such projects. moreover , the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity , increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions. ### (33) in order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy , the member states around a particular sea basin should endeavour to harmonise the relevant legislation and procedures and create one unique point of contact , referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’ , in view of regional specificities and geography , for the for facilitating , integrating and coordinating all permit granting procedures of such projects. moreover , the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity , increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions. it shall issue comprehensive decisions for these projects on behalf of the relevant national member states in a coordinated , collaborative or integrated manner.


### 1. this regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-european energy infrastructure set out in annex i (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050. ### 1. this regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-european energy infrastructure set out in annex i (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050 with due respect of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken , that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay.


### 1. this regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-european energy infrastructure set out in annex i (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050. ### 1. this regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-european energy infrastructure set out in annex i (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to 1.5 degrees goal of the paris agreement , the union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest.


### 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 set out in annex ii (‘energy infrastructure categories’); ### 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 set out in annex ii (‘energy infrastructure categories’) , without prejudice to the principle of technological neutrality;


### 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 set out in annex ii (‘energy infrastructure categories’); ### addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity , heating and cooling networks , hydrogen and electrolysers set out in annex ii (‘energy infrastructure categories’);


### 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 set out in annex ii (‘energy infrastructure categories’); ### addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity , district heating and cooling , hydrogen , electrolysers , and carbon dioxide set out in annex ii (‘energy infrastructure categories’);


### facilitates the timely implementation of projects of common interest by streamlining , coordinating more closely , and accelerating permit granting processes and by enhancing public participation; ### facilitates the timely implementation of projects of common interest by streamlining , coordinating more closely , and accelerating permit granting processes and by enhancing public participation both at national and cross border level;


### (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it , and information and communication technologies (ict) for communicating with related grid operators , generators , consumers and/or prosumers , with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable , cost-efficient and secure way; ### (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it , and information and communication technologies (ict) for communicating with related grid operators , generators , energy storage units , consumers and/or prosumers , with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable , cost-efficient and secure way;


### (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption , enable an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases , and create links with other energy carriers and sectors; ### (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption , enable an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases , and create links with other energy carriers and sectors;


### (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption , enable an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases , and create links with other energy carriers and sectors; ### deleted


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 20 supplementing this regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas. ### deleted


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 20 supplementing this regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas. ### the commission shall be empowered to , in close dialogue with the european parliament , adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 20 supplementing this regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.


### the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas; ### the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , contributing significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the union and to sustainability , including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites ,


### the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the union and those of the third country and to sustainability , including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , and; ### the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives , including in the transport sector , of the union and those of the third country and to sustainability , including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , and;


### the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the union and those of the third country and to sustainability , including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , and; ### the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the union and those of the third country and to sustainability , including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , or enhances cooperation on sustainable energy technologies including hydrogen , with third countries to boost sustainable growth and development , promote eu standards and regulations and the deployment of new infrastructure , in particular refuelling and charging networks , and;


### the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the union and those of the third country and to sustainability , including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , and; ### the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the union and those of the third country and to sustainability , including through the integration of carbon-free energy into the grid and the transmission of carbon-free generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , and;


### for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a) , (b) , (c) and (e) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , and at least one of the following specific criteria: ### for electricity transmission , distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a) , (b) , (ba) , (c) and (e) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of carbon-free energy into the grid and the transmission and distribution of carbon-free generation to major consumption centres and storage sites , and at least one of the following specific criteria:


### market integration , including through lifting the isolation of at least one member state and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; competition and system flexibility; ### market integration , including through lifting the isolation of at least one member state , reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; competition and system flexibility; and reinvestments in existing infrastructure , necessary to maintain current levels of system integration;


### for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid , and at least two of the following specific criteria: ### for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of carbon-free energy into the grid , and at least two of the following specific criteria:


### for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid , and at least two of the following specific criteria: ### for smart electricity grid projects and network components falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid , and at least two of the following specific criteria:


### for carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria: ### for carbon dioxide capture , storage and transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to at least two of the following specific criteria:


### for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of annex ii the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions , by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: ### for new and repurposed hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of annex ii the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions , by enhancing the deployment of hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:


### for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of annex ii the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions , by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: ### for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of annex ii the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in policy-relevant timeframes by deployment of sources characterised by the corresponding carbon payback time and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:


### for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of annex ii the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions , by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: ### for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of annex ii the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions , by enhancing the deployment of green and pink hydrogen and supporting variable carbon-free power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:


### sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen. ### sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of green and pink hydrogen.


### sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen. ### sustainability , including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen by application of the carbon payback time sustainability criterion


### for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases , such as biomethane , or renewable hydrogen , into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: ### for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases , such as biomethane , or hydrogen , into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:


### for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases , such as biomethane , or renewable hydrogen , into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: ### for heating and cooling projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of annex ii , the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and unavoidable excess heat or cold resources and into the distribution networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. furthermore , the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:


### 1. where a project of common interest encounters significant implementation difficulties , the commission may designate , in agreement with the member states concerned , a european coordinator for a period of up to one year renewable twice. ### 1. where a project of common interest encounters significant implementation difficulties and delays , the commission shall designate , in agreement with the member states concerned , a european coordinator for a period of up to one year renewable twice.


### 2. for the purpose of ensuring efficient administrative processing of the application files related to projects of common interest , project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that those files are treated in the most rapid way possible. ### 2. for the purpose of ensuring efficient administrative processing of the application files related to projects of common interest , project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that those files are given priority of treatment.


### 8. provided that all the conditions set out in these directives are fulfilled , with regard to the environmental impacts addressed in article 6(4) of directive 92/43/eec and article 4(7) of directive 2000/60/ec , projects of common interest shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective , and may be considered as having an overriding public interest. ### 8. provided that all the conditions set out in these directives are fulfilled , with regard to the environmental impacts addressed in article 6(4) of directive 92/43/eec and article 4(7) of directive 2000/60/ec , projects of common interest shall be considered as being of public interest from an energy policy perspective , and shall be considered as having an overriding public interest.


### the competence of the authorities concerned could either be incorporated into the competence of the national competent authority designated in line with article 8(1) or they would maintain , to a certain extent , their independent competence in line with the respective permitting scheme chosen by the member state in line with this paragraph to facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision and cooperate with the national competent authority accordingly. ### deleted


### 5. where a project of common interest requires decisions to be taken in two or more member states , the respective competent authorities shall take all necessary steps for efficient and effective cooperation and coordination among themselves , including the steps referred to in article 10(5). member states shall endeavour to provide joint procedures , particularly with regard to the assessment of environmental impacts. ### 5. where a project of common interest requires decisions to be taken in two or more member states , the respective competent authorities shall take all necessary steps for efficient and effective cooperation and coordination among themselves , including the steps referred to in article 10(5). member states shall ensure that their respective national competent authorities provide joint procedures , particularly with regard to the assessment of environmental impacts , and coordinate their timetables and agree on a joint schedule concerning the permit-granting procedure.


### 3. the project promoter shall , within an indicative period of three months following the start of the permit granting process pursuant to article 10(1)(a) , draw up and submit a concept for public participation to the competent authority , following the process outlined in the manual referred to in paragraph 1 and in line with the guidelines set out in annex vi. the competent authority shall request modifications or approve the concept for public participation within three months of receipt. in so doing , the competent authority shall take into consideration any form of public participation and consultation that took place before the start of the permit granting process , to the extent that such public participation and consultation has fulfilled the requirements of this article. ### 3. the project promoter shall , within an indicative period of three months following the start of the permit granting process pursuant to article 10(1)(a) , draw up and submit a concept for public participation to the competent authority , or , where appropriate , to the joint competent authority , following the process outlined in the manual referred to in paragraph 1 and in line with the guidelines set out in annex vi. the competent authority shall request modifications or approve the concept for public participation within three months of receipt. in so doing , the competent authority shall take into consideration any form of public participation and consultation that took place before the start of the permit granting process , to the extent that such public participation and consultation has fulfilled the requirements of this article.


### where the project promoter intends to make significant changes to an approved concept , it shall inform the competent authority thereof. in that case the competent authority may request modifications. ### where the project promoter intends to make significant changes to an approved concept , it shall inform the competent authority , or where appropriate the joint competent authority , thereof. in that case the competent authority may request modifications.


### for cross-border projects involving two or more member states , the competent authorities of the member states concerned shall coordinate to prepare a joint schedule , in which they align their timetables; ### for cross-border projects involving two or more member states , a joint competent authority , as defined in article 2 paragraph (10)a new , may be established or the competent authorities of the member states concerned shall prepare a joint schedule , in which they align their timetables;


### prior to submitting their respective methodologies , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entity of distribution system operators in the union (‘eu dso entity’) , all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and , where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities. ### prior to submitting their methodology , the entso for electricity shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entity of distribution system operators in the union (‘eu dso entity’) , all relevant hydrogen stakeholders , all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders , all relevant carbon capture , storage and transportation stakeholders and , where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.


### prior to submitting their respective methodologies , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entity of distribution system operators in the union (‘eu dso entity’) , all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and , where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities. ### prior to submitting their respective methodologies , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entity of distribution system operators in the union (‘eu dso entity’) , all relevant renewable district heating and cooling , hydrogen stakeholders and , where it is deemed appropriate the national and local regulatory authorities and other national authorities.


### 2. within three months of the receipt of the methodologies together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account , the agency shall provide an opinion to the entso for electricity , the entso for gas , the member states , and the commission and publish it on the agency’s website. ### 2. within three months of the receipt of the methodology together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account , the agency shall provide an opinion to the entso for electricity the member states , and the commission and publish it on the agency’s website.


### 10. every three years , the agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of annex ii. those reference values may be used by the entso for electricity and the entso for gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent union-wide ten-year network development plans. the first of such indicators shall be published by [1 november 2022]. ### 10. every three years , the agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of annex ii. those reference values may be used by the entso for electricity for the life-cycle cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent union-wide ten-year network development plans. the first of such indicators shall be published by [1 november 2022].


### 11. by [31 december 2023] , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall jointly submit to the commission and the agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage , lng and electrolysers , covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in annex v. ### 11. by [31 december 2023] , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall jointly submit to the commission and the agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage , heat , lng and electrolysers , covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in annex v.


### 11. by [31 december 2023] , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall jointly submit to the commission and the agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage , lng and electrolysers , covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in annex v. ### 11. by [31 december 2023] , the entso for electricity shall submit to the commission and the agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , district heating and cooling networks , carbon capture , storage and transportation and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage , electrolysers , covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in annex v.


### 1. by [31 july 2022] , the agency , after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entso for electricity , the entso for gas , union dso entity , and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders , shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by entso for electricity and entso for gas. those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary. ### 1. by [31 july 2022] , the agency , after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the commission , the european parliament and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entso for electricity , union dso entity , and all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders , all relevant carbon capture , storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders , shall publish the framework guidelines for the scenarios to be developed by entso for electricity. those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.


### 1. by [31 july 2022] , the agency , after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entso for electricity , the entso for gas , union dso entity , and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders , shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by entso for electricity and entso for gas. those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary. ### 1. by [31 july 2022] , the agency , after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , including the entso for electricity , the entso for gas , union dso entity , and relevant renewable district heating and cooling local authorities or governments and hydrogen sector stakeholders , shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by entso for electricity and entso for gas. those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.


### the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying entso for electricity and entso for gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term european union decarbonisation targets and the latest available commission scenarios. ### the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying entso for electricity and entso for gas scenarios are fully in line with the european union short-term decarbonisation targets and 2050 climate neutrality target and the latest available commission scenarios.


### the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying entso for electricity and entso for gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term european union decarbonisation targets and the latest available commission scenarios. ### the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying entso for electricity scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term european union decarbonisation targets and the latest available commission scenarios.


### 2. the entso for electricity and entso for gas shall follow the agency’s framework guidelines when developing the joint scenarios to be used for the union-wide ten-year network development plans. ### 2. the entso for electricity shall follow the agency’s framework guidelines when developing the joint scenarios to be used for the union-wide ten-year network development plans.


### 4. the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the agency and the commission for their opinion. ### 4. the entso for electricity shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the agency and the commission for their opinion.


### 5. within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account , the agency shall submit its opinion to the entso for electricity , entso for gas and the commission. ### 5. within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account , the agency shall submit its opinion to the entso for electricity and the commission.


### when assessing the infrastructure gaps the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. ### when assessing the infrastructure gaps the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. where there are considerable gaps in the infrastructure the entso e and entso g shall consider the appropriate technical solution taking into account the specificity of the area , the differences between the degree of the pollution of the present energy solutions used in the region and the new proposed technology , national development strategies and the cohesion policy. where using natural gas infrastructure is of ut most important for the region and the only efficient solution with a considerable contribution to the decarbonisation and the possibility to reconvert it to low carbon gases the projects shall be considered eligible.


### when assessing the infrastructure gaps the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. ### when assessing the infrastructure gaps the entso for electricity shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps.


### prior to submitting their respective reports , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders , including the union dso entity , all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and all the member states representatives part of the priority corridors defined in annex i. ### prior to submitting its report , the entso for electricity shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders , including the union dso entity , all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders , all relevant carbon capture , storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and all the member states representatives part of the priority corridors defined in annex i.


### 3. within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account , the agency shall submit its opinion to the entso for electricity or entso for gas and the commission. ### 3. within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account , the agency shall submit its opinion to the entso for electricity and the commission.


### 5. the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the agency’s opinion and in line with the commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports. ### 5. the entso for electricity shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the agency’s opinion and in line with the commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.


### 1. by [31 july 2022] , member states , with the support of the commission , within their specific priority offshore grid corridors , set out in point (2) of annex i , taking into account the specificities and development in each region , shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040 , in view of their national energy and climate plans , the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin , environmental protection , climate adaptation and other uses of the sea , as well as the union’s decarbonisation targets. that agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the union. ### 1. by [31 july 2022] , member states , with the support of the commission , within their specific priority offshore grid corridors , set out in point (2) of annex i , taking into account the specificities and development in each region , shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040 , in view of their national energy and climate plans , the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin , environmental protection , climate adaptation and other uses of the sea , as well as the union’s decarbonisation targets. that declaration of intent shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the union.


### 2. by [31 july 2023] the entso for electricity , with the involvement of the relevant tsos , the national regulatory authorities and of the commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1 , shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives , with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040 , for each sea-basin , in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in annex i , taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years. ### 2. by [31 july 2023] the entso for electricity , with the involvement of the relevant tsos , the national regulatory authorities and of the commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1 , shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives , with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040 , for each sea-basin , in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in annex i , taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every two years.


### in allocating costs across borders , the relevant national regulatory authorities , in consultation with the tsos concerned , shall seek a mutual agreement based on , but not limited to , the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). their assessment shall be based on the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the union list where the project of common interests is listed. ### in allocating costs across borders , the relevant national regulatory authorities , in consultation with the tsos concerned , shall seek a mutual agreement based on , but not limited to , the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). their assessment shall take into account the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the union list where the project of common interests is listed.


### the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities , such as security of supply , system flexibility , solidarity or innovation; ### the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities , such as security of supply , system flexibility , environmental gains , decarbonisation , solidarity or innovation;


### 4. projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d) , (2) and (5) of annex ii shall also be eligible for union financial assistance in the form of grants for works , where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities , such as security of supply , system flexibility , solidarity or innovation , generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability , in accordance with the cost-benefit analysis , the business plan and assessments carried out , in particular by potential investors or creditors or , where applicable , a national regulatory authority. ### 4. projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d) , (2) and (5) of annex ii shall also be eligible for union financial assistance in the form of grants for works , where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities , such as security of supply , system flexibility , environmental gains , decarbonisation , solidarity or innovation , generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability , in accordance with the cost-benefit analysis , the business plan and assessments carried out , in particular by potential investors or creditors or , where applicable , a national regulatory authority.


### for the electricity and hydrogen sectors , the evolution of the interconnection level between member states , the corresponding evolution of energy prices , as well as the number of network system failure events , their causes and related economic cost; ### for the electricity , hydrogen , district heating and cooling and carbon sectors , the evolution of the interconnection level between member states , the level of decarbonisation , the corresponding evolution of energy prices , as well as the number of network system failure events , their causes and related economic cost;


### for the electricity and hydrogen sectors , the evolution of the interconnection level between member states , the corresponding evolution of energy prices , as well as the number of network system failure events , their causes and related economic cost; ### for the electricity and the hydrogen sectors , the evolution of the interconnection level between member states , the corresponding evolution of energy prices , as well as the number of network system failure events , their causes and related economic cost;


### the effectiveness of this regulation in contributing to the climate and energy targets for 2030 , and , in the longer term , to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050. ### the effectiveness of this regulation in contributing to the climate and energy targets for 2030 , and , in the longer term , to the achievement of climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest as well as to the 1.5 degree goal of the paris agreement.


### the main expected benefits and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information; ### the main expected benefits in term of energy system integration and with respect to the climate neutrality objective and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;


### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , belgium , denmark , france , germany , ireland , italy , luxembourg , malta , the netherlands , portugal , and spain; ### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of renewable-energy based applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , belgium , denmark , france , germany , ireland , italy , luxembourg , malta , the netherlands , portugal , and spain;


### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , belgium , denmark , france , germany , ireland , italy , luxembourg , malta , the netherlands , portugal , and spain; ### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , belgium , denmark , france , germany , ireland , italy , luxembourg , malta , the netherlands , portugal , and spain;


### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , bulgaria , croatia , cyprus , czech republic , germany , greece , hungary , italy , poland , romania , slovakia and slovenia; ### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of renewable-energy based applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , bulgaria , croatia , cyprus , czech republic , germany , greece , hungary , italy , poland , romania , slovakia and slovenia;


### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , bulgaria , croatia , cyprus , czech republic , germany , greece , hungary , italy , poland , romania , slovakia and slovenia; ### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: austria , bulgaria , croatia , cyprus , czech republic , germany , greece , hungary , italy , poland , romania , slovakia and slovenia;


### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: denmark , estonia , finland , germany , latvia , lithuania , poland and sweden. ### electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure , efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. member states concerned: denmark , estonia , finland , germany , latvia , lithuania , poland and sweden.


### (11) smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network , in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources and demand response by consumers. ### (11) smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network , in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources , energy storage , charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and demand response by consumers.


### (12) cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport infrastructure between member states and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage. ### (12) cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure between member states and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage.


### (12) cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport infrastructure between member states and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage. ### (12) cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide collection , storage and transport infrastructure benefiting multiple member states and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage.


### (13) smart gas grids: adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network , support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response. ### deleted


### (13) smart gas grids: adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network , support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response. ### (13) heating and cooling systems: development of respective capacity of heating and cooling sources , including geothermal , in view of decarbonising the built environment , replacing fossil fuel supply and tackling fuel poverty; a) accommodating increasing heating and cooling demand from renewable local sources; b) decreasing dependence on fossil fuel imports from third countries; c) ensuring security and affordability of energy supply


### electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites , provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kv or more; ### energy storage facilities used for storing energy , i.e. deferring the final use of electricity to a later moment than when it was generated , on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites , provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kv or more or the conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored , the storing of that energy , and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or use as another energy carrier;


### 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. ### any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane , synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane 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 , storage and consumption within a gas network. furthermore , such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into transmission grid , equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network , such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit network assets to be compatible to transport renewable and low-carbon gases in blends of methane and hydrogen.


### 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. ### dedicated pipelines transporting and distributing heat from the geothermal district heating or cooling systems to the end users and any equipment or installation essential for the system in question to operate properly , securely and efficiently , including protection , monitoring and control systems.


### 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. ### any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane , synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane 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 , storage and consumption within a gas network. furthermore , such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into the transmission grid , equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit network assets to be compatible to transport renewable and low-carbon gases in blends of methane and hydrogen. hydrogen infrastructure as listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be used during the transitional period for the purpose of blending of hydrogen with methane until there is sufficient market demand to make pure hydrogen economically feasible.


### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen; ### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple sources of hydrogen (including renewable and low-carbon hydrogen) and multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;


### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen; ### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen including the repurposed natural gas infrastracture , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;


### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen; ### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , including repurposed natural gas infrastructure;


### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen; ### transmission pipelines for the transport and distribution of green and pink hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines;


### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen; ### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen including the repurposed natural gas infrastructure , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;


### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen; ### transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen , giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis , which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines , for hydrogen in gaseous or liquid state , excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;


### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen , or a combination of the two. ### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets repurposed from natural gas to hydrogen , or a combination of the two.


### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen , or a combination of the two. ### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets repurposed from natural gas to hydrogen , or a combination of the two. hydrogen infrastructure as listed in point (a) , (b) , (c) and (d) may be used in a transitional period for the purpose of blends of hydrogen with methane or methane.


### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen , or a combination of the two. ### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas solely dedicated to green and pink hydrogen , or a combination of the two.


### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen , or a combination of the two. ### any of the assets listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen , or a combination of the two. during a transitional period , energy infrastructure as listed in points (a) , (b) , (c) , and (d) may be used for low-carbon gas blends , based on life cycle emissions assessments to avoid future lock-in effects.


### electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 mw capacity , (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g co2e/mj as set out in article 25(2) and annex v of directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council.60 life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in article 28(5) of directive (eu) 2018/2001 or , alternatively , using iso 14067 or iso 14064-1. quantified life-cycle ghg emission savings are verified in line with article 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 where applicable , or by an independent third party , and (iii) have also a network-related function; ### electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 mw capacity , (ii) the production comes from completely carbon-free energy , or from periods of time where carbon-free energy production in the grid exceeds demand , and (iii) have also a network-related function;


### electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 mw capacity , (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g co2e/mj as set out in article 25(2) and annex v of directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council.60 life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in article 28(5) of directive (eu) 2018/2001 or , alternatively , using iso 14067 or iso 14064-1. quantified life-cycle ghg emission savings are verified in line with article 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 where applicable , or by an independent third party , and (iii) have also a network-related function; ### electrolysers that: (i) have at least 20 mw capacity , (ii) the production complies with the technical screening criteria established in the framework of the regulation 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in article 28(5) of directive (eu) 2018/2001 or , alternatively , using iso 14067 or iso 14064-1. quantified life-cycle ghg emission savings are verified in line with article 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 where applicable , or by an independent third party , and (iii) have also a network-related function;


### electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 mw capacity , (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g co2e/mj as set out in article 25(2) and annex v of directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council.60 life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in article 28(5) of directive (eu) 2018/2001 or , alternatively , using iso 14067 or iso 14064-1. quantified life-cycle ghg emission savings are verified in line with article 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 where applicable , or by an independent third party , and (iii) have also a network-related function; ### electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 mw capacity , (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g co2e/mj as set out in article 25(2) and annex v of directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council.60 life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in article 28(5) of directive (eu) 2018/2001 or , alternatively , using iso 14067 or iso 14064-1 taking into account the carbon intensity of the electricity in the country of production. quantified life-cycle ghg emission savings are verified in line with article 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 where applicable , or by an independent third party , and (iii) have also a network-related function;


### facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. this does not include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to directive 2009/31/ec and associated surface and injection facilities; ### facilities for liquefaction and storage of carbon dioxide , permanently or in view of its further transportation;


### facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. this does not include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to directive 2009/31/ec and associated surface and injection facilities; ### facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation.


### (1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities , each group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , national regulatory authorities , tsos , as well as the commission , the agency and the entso for electricity or the entso for gas , as relevant. ### (1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities , each group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , national regulatory authorities , tsos , as well as the commission , the agency and the entso for electricity.


### (1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities , each group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , national regulatory authorities , tsos , as well as the commission , the agency and the entso for electricity or the entso for gas , as relevant. ### (1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities , each group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , national regulatory authorities , tsos , dsos , as well as the commission , the agency and the dso-entity and the entso for electricity or the entso for gas , as relevant.


### (6) proposed carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of annex ii shall be presented as part of a plan , developed by at least two member states , for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure , to be presented by the member states concerned or entities designated by those member states to the commission. ### (6) proposed carbon dioxide transport and storage projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of annex ii shall be presented as part of a plan , developed by at least two member states , for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure , to be presented by the member states concerned or entities designated by those member states to the commission.


### (6) proposed carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of annex ii shall be presented as part of a plan , developed by at least two member states , for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure , to be presented by the member states concerned or entities designated by those member states to the commission. ### deleted


### (6) proposed carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of annex ii shall be presented as part of a plan , developed by at least two member states , for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure , to be presented by the member states concerned or entities designated by those member states to the commission. ### (6) proposed carbon dioxide capture , storage and transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of annex ii shall be presented as part of a plan , developed by at least two member states , for the development of cross-border utilisation of carbon dioxide transport and capture and storage infrastructure , to be presented by the member states concerned or entities designated by those member states to the commission.


### for electricity transmission , the project increases the grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , having the effect of increasing the cross-border grid transfer capacity at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , by at least 500 megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project; ### for electricity transmission , the project increases the grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , having the effect of increasing the cross-border grid transfer capacity at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , by at least 500 megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project. the project uses locally produced geothermal or other renewable energy to power district heating and cooling systems which either a) replace co2 emissions from incumbent heat provision or the national average by 50 percent; b) directly reduce fuel imports to the union , c) improve security of supply threats by utilising local energy sources.


### for electricity transmission , the project increases the grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , having the effect of increasing the cross-border grid transfer capacity at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , by at least 500 megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project; ### for electricity transmission and distribution , the project increases the grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , having the effect of increasing the cross-border grid transfer capacity at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , by at least 500 megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;


### for electricity transmission , the project increases the grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , having the effect of increasing the cross-border grid transfer capacity at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , by at least 500 megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project; ### for electricity transmission , the project increases or ensures maintained grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , having the effect of increasing the cross-border grid transfer capacity at the border of that member state with one or several other member states , by at least 500 megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;


### for smart gas grids , a project involves transmission system operators , transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two member states. distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators , of at least two member states , that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. ### deleted


### for smart gas grids , a project involves transmission system operators , transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two member states. distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators , of at least two member states , that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. ### for heating and cooling networks , the project uses locally produced geothermal , solar heat or heat pumps to power district heating and cooling systems which either a) replace co2 emissions from incumbent heat provision or the national average by 50% b) improve security of supply by utilising local energy sources and can directly lead to reduction of fuel imports to the union;


### for smart gas grids , a project involves transmission system operators , transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two member states. distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators , of at least two member states , that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. ### for smart gas grids , a project involves transmission system operators , transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two member states. projects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent , of at least two member states , that are closely associated to the project.


### for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of annex ii , the project increases the grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits , under the specific criteria listed in in article 4(3) , to at least two member states. the calculation of the benefits for the member states shall be performed and published by the entso for electricity in the frame of union-wide ten-year network development plan; ### for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of annex ii , the project increases or ensures maintained grid transfer capacity , or the capacity available for commercial flows , at the border of that member state with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits , under the specific criteria listed in in article 4(3) , to at least two member states. the calculation of the benefits for the member states shall be performed and published by the entso for electricity in the frame of union-wide ten-year network development plan;


### for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (5) of annex ii , the project can be used to transport anthropogenic carbon dioxide by at least two member states and a third country. ### deleted


### security of supply , interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity , notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in annex v in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods , taking into account expected changes in climate-related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience. where applicable , the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured. ### security of supply , interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity , notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in annex v in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods , taking into account expected changes in climate-related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience and expected increase in power demand from the transport sector , in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas. where applicable , the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.


### security of supply , interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity , notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in annex v in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods , taking into account expected changes in climate-related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience. where applicable , the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured. ### security of supply , interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity , notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in annex v in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods , taking into account expected changes in climate-related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience , expected changes in the economic and social development of the area and the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector , in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas. where applicable , the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.


### sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications , such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen. ### sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in policy-relevant timeframes in different end-use applications , such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.


### sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of annex ii integrated into the network , and the related greenhouse gas emission savings; ### sustainability measured by assessing the green and pink hydrogen integrated into the energy network , and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;


### (4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost-benefit analysis. the modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic , including market integration , security of supply and competition , social and environmental and climate impacts , including the cross-sectorial impacts. the methodology shall include details on why , what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated. ### (4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost-benefit analysis. the modelling shall allow for a full life-cycle assessment of economic , including market integration , security of supply and competition , social and environmental and climate impacts , including the cross-sectorial impacts. the methodology shall include details on why , what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.


### (8) it shall ensure that the climate adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in a consistent manner with other union policies. ### (8) it shall ensure that the climate mitigation and adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in a consistent manner with other union policies.


### (17) the union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets , and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this regulation , in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the union has established specific energy cooperation. therefore , this regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two member states and at least one third country. such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the european economic area or energy community contracting parties. in addition , the third country with which the union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures , as stipulated in this regulation. therefore , in this regulation , projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest , unless otherwise specified. ### (17) the union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of international climate targets , and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this regulation , in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the union has established specific energy cooperation. therefore , this regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two member states and at least one third country. such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the union , , demonstrated effective implementation thereof and upon demonstrating a contribution to the union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the european economic area or energy community contracting parties. in addition , the third country with which the union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures , as stipulated in this regulation. therefore , in this regulation , projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest , unless otherwise specified.


### (17) the union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets , and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this regulation , in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the union has established specific energy cooperation. therefore , this regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two member states and at least one third country. such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the european economic area or energy community contracting parties. in addition , the third country with which the union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures , as stipulated in this regulation. therefore , in this regulation , projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest , unless otherwise specified. ### (17) the union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the union’s electricity networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets , and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this regulation , in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the union has established specific energy cooperation. therefore , this regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two member states and at least one third country. such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the european economic area or energy community contracting parties. in addition , the third country with which the union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures , as stipulated in this regulation. therefore , in this regulation , projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest , unless otherwise specified.


### (20) the union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. however , while the european network of transmission system operators for electricity and for gas (entsos) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process , more scrutiny is required , in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future , identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects , to enhance trust in the process. therefore , due to the need for independent validation , the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators (‘the agency’) and the commission should have an increased role in the process , including in the process for drawing up the union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/943 of the european parliament and of the council31 and regulation (ec) no 715/2009 of the european parliament and of the council32 . ### (20) while the european network of transmission system operators for electricity and for gas (entsos) and transmission system operators have had an important role to play in the process of drawing up of the union-wide ten-year network development plan , more scrutiny is required , in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future , identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects , to enhance trust in the process , and enhance the role of other stakeholders , independent experts and market participants from the demand-side. therefore , due to the need for independent validation , these , together with the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators (‘the agency’) and the commission should have an increased role in the process , including in the process for drawing up the union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/943 of the european parliament and of the council31 and regulation (ec) no 715/2009 of the european parliament and of the council32 .


### (20) the union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. however , while the european network of transmission system operators for electricity and for gas (entsos) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process , more scrutiny is required , in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future , identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects , to enhance trust in the process. therefore , due to the need for independent validation , the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators (‘the agency’) and the commission should have an increased role in the process , including in the process for drawing up the union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/943 of the european parliament and of the council31 and regulation (ec) no 715/2009 of the european parliament and of the council32 . ### (20) the union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. however , while the european network of transmission system operators for electricity and for gas (entsos) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process , more scrutiny is required , in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future , identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects , to enhance trust in the process. therefore , due to the need for independent validation , the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators (‘the agency’) , important stakeholders , the european parliament and the commission should have an increased role in the process , including in the process for drawing up the union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/943 of the european parliament and of the council31 and regulation (ec) no 715/2009 of the european parliament and of the council32 .


### (25) regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing and reviewing projects of common interest , leading to the establishment of regional lists of projects of common interest. in order to ensure broad consensus , those regional groups should ensure close cooperation between member states , national regulatory authorities , project promoters and relevant stakeholders. in the context of that cooperation , national regulatory authorities should , where necessary , advise the regional groups , inter alia on the feasibility of the regulatory aspects of proposed projects and on the feasibility of the proposed timetable for regulatory approval. ### (25) regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing and reviewing projects of common interest , leading to the establishment of regional lists of projects of common interest. in order to ensure broad consensus , those regional groups should ensure close cooperation between member states , national regulatory authorities , project promoters , independent experts and relevant stakeholders. in the context of that cooperation , national regulatory authorities should , where necessary , advise the regional groups , inter alia on the feasibility of the regulatory aspects of proposed projects and on the feasibility of the proposed timetable for regulatory approval.


### (26) a new union list of project of common interest (‘union list’) should be established every two years. projects of common interest that are completed or that no longer fulfil the relevant criteria and requirements as set out in this regulation should not appear on the next union list. for that reason , existing projects of common interest that are to be included in the next union list should be subject to the same selection process for the establishment of regional lists and for the establishment of the union list applied to proposed projects. however the resulting administrative burden should be reduced as much as possible , for example by using to the extent possible information submitted previously , and by taking account of the annual reports of the project promoters. to that end , existing projects of common interest that have made significant progress should benefit from a streamlined inclusion process in the union-wide ten-year network development plan. ### (26) a new union list of project of common interest (‘union list’) should be established every two years. projects of common interest that are completed or that no longer fulfil the relevant criteria and requirements as set out in this regulation should not appear on the next union list. however pci projects which have reached sufficient maturity (under construction or in permitting) , are part of the national development strategic plans and are demonstrating steady and concrete progress , as per their implementation plan , should be automatically re-confirmed in the future pci lists until their commissioning without imposing reapplication by project promoters. the resulting administrative burden should be reduced as much as possible , for example by using to the extent possible information submitted previously , and taking account of the annual reports of the project promoters. to that end , existing projects of common interest that have made significant progress should benefit from a streamlined inclusion process in the union-wide ten-year network development plan.