# C_2016241EN.01000101.xml

| 1.7.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 241/1 |
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1.7.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 241/1

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 241/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 10.07.2014 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid number | SA.34457 (2014/N) |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region | - | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | National Investment plan for transitional free allocation of emission allowances under Article 10C(5) of Directive 2003/87/EC |
| Legal basis | Lietuvos Respublikos aplinkos ministro ir Lietuvos Respublikos energetikos ministro 2011 m. liepos 14 d. įsakymas Nr. D1-559/1-179 ‘Dėl nemokamų apyvartinių taršos leidimų suteikimo elektros energijos gamybos įrenginiams pereinamuoju 2013–2020 m. laikotarpiu’ (toliau – Įsakymas) (Žin., 2011, Nr. 93-4406). |
| Type of measure | Scheme | - |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Other - CO2 allowances |
| Budget | EUR 51,0 in million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | until 31.12.2019 |
| Economic sectors | Electric power generation, transmission and distribution |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos APLINKOS MINISTERIJA |
| A. Jakšto g. 4, LT-01105 Vilnius |

Date of adoption of the decision

10.07.2014

Aid number

SA.34457 (2014/N)

Member State

Lithuania

Region

-

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

National Investment plan for transitional free allocation of emission allowances under Article 10C(5) of Directive 2003/87/EC

Legal basis

Lietuvos Respublikos aplinkos ministro ir Lietuvos Respublikos energetikos ministro 2011 m. liepos 14 d. įsakymas Nr. D1-559/1-179 ‘Dėl nemokamų apyvartinių taršos leidimų suteikimo elektros energijos gamybos įrenginiams pereinamuoju 2013–2020 m. laikotarpiu’ (toliau – Įsakymas) (Žin., 2011, Nr. 93-4406).

Type of measure

Scheme

-

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Other - CO2 allowances

Budget

EUR 51,0 in million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

until 31.12.2019

Economic sectors

Electric power generation, transmission and distribution

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos APLINKOS MINISTERIJA

A. Jakšto g. 4, LT-01105 Vilnius

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 16.12.2015 |
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| Aid number | SA.36659 (2013/N) |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | - | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Støtte til al biogasanvendelse |
| Legal basis | Lov nr. 900 af 04/07/2013 - Lov om ændring af lov om fremme av vedvarende energi og BEK nr. 301 af 25/03/2015 - Bekendtgørelse om bæredygtig produktion af biogas
  Act no. 900 of 4 July 2013 amending Act on the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Executive Order no. 301 of 25 March 2015 on Sustainable Production of biogas. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | - |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: DKK 160 (in millions) |
| Intensity | % |
| Duration (period) | 01.07.2016 – 01.07.2026 |
| Economic sectors | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Energinet.dk |
| Tonnekjærsvej 65 |

Date of adoption of the decision

16.12.2015

Aid number

SA.36659 (2013/N)

Member State

Denmark

Region

-

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Støtte til al biogasanvendelse

Legal basis

Lov nr. 900 af 04/07/2013 - Lov om ændring af lov om fremme av vedvarende energi og BEK nr. 301 af 25/03/2015 - Bekendtgørelse om bæredygtig produktion af biogas

Act no. 900 of 4 July 2013 amending Act on the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Executive Order no. 301 of 25 March 2015 on Sustainable Production of biogas.

Type of measure

Scheme

-

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: DKK 160 (in millions)

Intensity

%

Duration (period)

01.07.2016 – 01.07.2026

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Energinet.dk

Tonnekjærsvej 65

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 31.03.2016 |
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| Aid number | SA.38968 (2015/N) |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | ELLADA | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Reform of the Greek capacity remuneration mechanism |
| Legal basis | Law 4001/2011 (Energy Law) for Operation of Electricity and Natural Gas Energy Markets, for Research, Production and Hydrocarbon transmission networks and other provisions" as in force
  Greek Power Exchange, Code Greek System Operating, Code Decision on approval of Greek Power Exchange, Code Decision on approval of Greek System operating Code |
| Type of measure | Scheme | - |
| Objective | Other |
| Form of aid | Direct grant/Interest rate subsidy |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 225 (in millions)
  Annual budget: EUR 225 (in millions) |
| Intensity | % |
| Duration (period) | 12 months |
| Economic sectors | Production of electricity |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) |
| 132 Pireus Ave., |
| 11854, Athens GREECE |

Date of adoption of the decision

31.03.2016

Aid number

SA.38968 (2015/N)

Member State

Greece

Region

ELLADA

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Reform of the Greek capacity remuneration mechanism

Legal basis

Law 4001/2011 (Energy Law) for Operation of Electricity and Natural Gas Energy Markets, for Research, Production and Hydrocarbon transmission networks and other provisions" as in force

Greek Power Exchange, Code Greek System Operating, Code Decision on approval of Greek Power Exchange, Code Decision on approval of Greek System operating Code

Type of measure

Scheme

-

Objective

Other

Form of aid

Direct grant/Interest rate subsidy

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 225 (in millions)

Annual budget: EUR 225 (in millions)

Intensity

%

Duration (period)

12 months

Economic sectors

Production of electricity

Name and address of the granting authority

Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE)

132 Pireus Ave.,

11854, Athens GREECE

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 03.06.2016 |
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| Aid number | SA.42167 (2015/N) |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | UNITED KINGDOM | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Low Emission Bus Scheme (LEBS) |
| Legal basis | Section 5 of the Science and Technology Act 1965 |
| Type of measure | Scheme | local authorities and companies who operate bus services |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: GBP 30 (in millions) |
| Intensity | 90 % |
| Duration (period) | 01.04.2016 - 31.03.2019 |
| Economic sectors | Other passenger land transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Department for Transport |
| Great Minster House, London SW1P 4DR |

Date of adoption of the decision

03.06.2016

Aid number

SA.42167 (2015/N)

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

UNITED KINGDOM

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Low Emission Bus Scheme (LEBS)

Legal basis

Section 5 of the Science and Technology Act 1965

Type of measure

Scheme

local authorities and companies who operate bus services

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: GBP 30 (in millions)

Intensity

90 %

Duration (period)

01.04.2016 - 31.03.2019

Economic sectors

Other passenger land transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Department for Transport

Great Minster House, London SW1P 4DR

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 28.04.2016 |
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| Aid number | SA.43296 (2015/N) |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | - | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Metodo nazionale di calcolo dell'equivalente sovvenzione lordo per garanzie concesse a imprese mid-cap |
| Legal basis | Articolo 1, comma 7, della legge 23 dicembre 2014, n. 190, che ha modificato l’articolo 39, comma 4, del decreto-legge 6 dicembre 2011, n. 201, convertito, con modificazioni, dalla legge 22 dicembre 2011, n. 214. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | - |
| Objective | Other |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | - |
| Intensity | 80 % |
| Duration (period) | 29.04.2016 - 29.04.2022 |
| Economic sectors | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero dello sviluppo economico |
| Via Molise, 2 |

Date of adoption of the decision

28.04.2016

Aid number

SA.43296 (2015/N)

Member State

Italy

Region

-

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Metodo nazionale di calcolo dell'equivalente sovvenzione lordo per garanzie concesse a imprese mid-cap

Legal basis

Articolo 1, comma 7, della legge 23 dicembre 2014, n. 190, che ha modificato l’articolo 39, comma 4, del decreto-legge 6 dicembre 2011, n. 201, convertito, con modificazioni, dalla legge 22 dicembre 2011, n. 214.

Type of measure

Scheme

-

Objective

Other

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

-

Intensity

80 %

Duration (period)

29.04.2016 - 29.04.2022

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero dello sviluppo economico

Via Molise, 2

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.12.2015 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid number | SA.43301 (2015/N) |
| Member State | Sweden |
| Region | - | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Skattebefrielse och skattenedsättningar för flytande biodrivmedel |
| Legal basis | 7 kap. 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § lagen 1994:1776 om skatt på energi (chapter 7, paragraphs 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § of Act (1994:1776) on Excise Duties on Energy. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | - |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Tax allowance |
| Budget | Overall budget: SEK 19 000 (in millions) |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2018 |
| Economic sectors | Manufacture of refined petroleum products, Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Skatteverket |
| Skatteverket, 77183 Ludvika, Sweden |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.12.2015

Aid number

SA.43301 (2015/N)

Member State

Sweden

Region

-

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Skattebefrielse och skattenedsättningar för flytande biodrivmedel

Legal basis

7 kap. 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § lagen 1994:1776 om skatt på energi (chapter 7, paragraphs 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § of Act (1994:1776) on Excise Duties on Energy.

Type of measure

Scheme

-

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Tax allowance

Budget

Overall budget: SEK 19 000 (in millions)

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2018

Economic sectors

Manufacture of refined petroleum products, Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals

Name and address of the granting authority

Skatteverket

Skatteverket, 77183 Ludvika, Sweden

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.12.2015 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid number | SA.43302 (2015/N) |
| Member State | Sweden |
| Region | - | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Skattebefrielse för biogas som används som motorbränsle |
| Legal basis | 7 kap. 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § lagen 1994:1776 om skatt på energi (chapter 7, paragraphs 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § of Act (1994:1776) on Excise Duties on Energy. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | - |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Tax allowance |
| Budget | Overall budget: SEK 1 090 (in millions) |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2020 |
| Economic sectors | Manufacture of gas |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Skatteverket |
| Skatteverket, 77183 Ludvika, Sweden |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.12.2015

Aid number

SA.43302 (2015/N)

Member State

Sweden

Region

-

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Skattebefrielse för biogas som används som motorbränsle

Legal basis

7 kap. 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § lagen 1994:1776 om skatt på energi (chapter 7, paragraphs 3 a, 3 c - 3 d and 4 a § § of Act (1994:1776) on Excise Duties on Energy.

Type of measure

Scheme

-

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Tax allowance

Budget

Overall budget: SEK 1 090 (in millions)

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

01.01.2016 - 31.12.2020

Economic sectors

Manufacture of gas

Name and address of the granting authority

Skatteverket

Skatteverket, 77183 Ludvika, Sweden

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 24.05.2016 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid number | SA.44400 (2016/N) |
| Member State | France |
| Region | - | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Régime ISF PME - Plan d'évaluation |
| Legal basis | - |
| Type of measure | Scheme | - |
| Objective | Risk capital |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage or tax exemption |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 600 (in millions) |
| Intensity | % |
| Duration (period) | 01.01.2016 - 30.12.2020 |
| Economic sectors | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | - |
| Other information | - |

Date of adoption of the decision

24.05.2016

Aid number

SA.44400 (2016/N)

Member State

France

Region

-

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Régime ISF PME - Plan d'évaluation

Legal basis

-

Type of measure

Scheme

-

Objective

Risk capital

Form of aid

Tax advantage or tax exemption

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 600 (in millions)

Intensity

%

Duration (period)

01.01.2016 - 30.12.2020

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

-

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

| Date of adoption of the decision | 27.04.2016 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid number | SA.45051 (2016/N) |
| Member State | Cyprus |
| Region | - | - |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Final valuation of the Cooperative Central Bank Ltd, Cyprus |
| Legal basis | - |
| Type of measure | Individual aid | Cooperative Central Bank Ltd, Cyprus |
| Objective | Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy, Restructuring firms in difficulty |
| Form of aid | Other - The final valuation of the CCB does not involve new aid. |
| Budget | - |
| Intensity | - |
| Duration (period) | - |
| Economic sectors | Financial service activities; except insurance and pension funding |
| Name and address of the granting authority | - |
| Other information | - |

Date of adoption of the decision

27.04.2016

Aid number

SA.45051 (2016/N)

Member State

Cyprus

Region

-

-

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Final valuation of the Cooperative Central Bank Ltd, Cyprus

Legal basis

-

Type of measure

Individual aid

Cooperative Central Bank Ltd, Cyprus

Objective

Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy, Restructuring firms in difficulty

Form of aid

Other - The final valuation of the CCB does not involve new aid.

Budget

-

Intensity

-

Duration (period)

-

Economic sectors

Financial service activities; except insurance and pension funding

Name and address of the granting authority

-

Other information

-

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

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