# Official Journal C 199/2018

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6111 June 2018 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 199

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6111 June 2018

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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 199/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8913 — HPS/MDP/Capita) (
  1) | 1 |
| 2018/C 199/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8865 — AIG/Validus) (
  1) | 1 |

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2018/C 199/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8913 — HPS/MDP/Capita) (
  1)

1

1

2018/C 199/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8865 — AIG/Validus) (
  1)

1

1

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 199/03 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| 2018/C 199/04 | Commission Implementing Decision of 8 June 2018 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector (Oolde (PDO)) | 3 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2018/C 199/05 | United Kingdom Government notice concerning European Parliament and Council Directive 94/22/EEC on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (
  1) | 13 |
| 2018/C 199/06 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations | 16 |
| 2018/C 199/07 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations | 16 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2018/C 199/03

Euro exchange rates

2

2018/C 199/04

Commission Implementing Decision of 8 June 2018 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector (Oolde (PDO))

Official Journal of the European Union

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2018/C 199/05

United Kingdom Government notice concerning European Parliament and Council Directive 94/22/EEC on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (
  1)

1

13

2018/C 199/06

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

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2018/C 199/07

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

16

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 199/08 | Call for proposals under the multiannual work programme for granting financial aid in the field of the trans-European energy infrastructure under the Connecting Europe Facility for period 2014-2020 (Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 1615) | 17 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 199/09 | Notice concerning the anti-dumping and countervailing measures in force on imports into the Union of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) originating in the People’s Republic of China: change of the name of a company subject to the duty rate for cooperating non-sampled companies | 18 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 199/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8855 — Otary/Eneco/Electrabel/JV) (
  1) | 20 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2018/C 199/08

Call for proposals under the multiannual work programme for granting financial aid in the field of the trans-European energy infrastructure under the Connecting Europe Facility for period 2014-2020 (Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 1615)

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

2018/C 199/09

Notice concerning the anti-dumping and countervailing measures in force on imports into the Union of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) originating in the People’s Republic of China: change of the name of a company subject to the duty rate for cooperating non-sampled companies

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2018/C 199/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8855 — Otary/Eneco/Electrabel/JV) (
  1)

1

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8913 — HPS/MDP/Capita)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 199/01)

On 29 May 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8913. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8913. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8865 — AIG/Validus)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 199/02)

On 29 May 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8865. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8865. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

8 June 2018

(2018/C 199/03)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1754 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 128,64 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4476 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87733 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,2870 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1572 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 124,70 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,5085 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,795 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 319,70 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2793 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,6593 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 5,2798 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5496 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5274 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,2222 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6734 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5702 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 263,46 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 15,3821 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,5333 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3830 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 373,32 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6867 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 62,068 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 73,4773 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,683 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,5149 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 24,0774 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 79,3420 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1754

JPY

Japanese yen

128,64

DKK

Danish krone

7,4476

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87733

SEK

Swedish krona

10,2870

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1572

ISK

Iceland króna

124,70

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,5085

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,795

HUF

Hungarian forint

319,70

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2793

RON

Romanian leu

4,6593

TRY

Turkish lira

5,2798

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5496

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5274

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,2222

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6734

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5702

KRW

South Korean won

1 263,46

ZAR

South African rand

15,3821

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,5333

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3830

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 373,32

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6867

PHP

Philippine peso

62,068

RUB

Russian rouble

73,4773

THB

Thai baht

37,683

BRL

Brazilian real

4,5149

MXN

Mexican peso

24,0774

INR

Indian rupee

79,3420

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 8 June 2018

on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector

(Oolde (PDO))

(2018/C 199/04)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 97(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Netherlands have sent an application for protection of the name ‘Oolde’ in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter I of Title II of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. |
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(1)

The Netherlands have sent an application for protection of the name ‘Oolde’ in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter I of Title II of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

| (2) | In accordance with Article 97(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 the Commission has examined that application and concluded that the conditions laid down in Articles 93 to 96, Article 97(1), and Articles 100, 101 and 102 of that Regulation are met. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 97(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 the Commission has examined that application and concluded that the conditions laid down in Articles 93 to 96, Article 97(1), and Articles 100, 101 and 102 of that Regulation are met.

| (3) | In order to allow for the submission of statements of objection in accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of that Regulation and the publication reference of the product specification made in the course of the preliminary national procedure for examining the application for protection of the name ‘Oolde’ should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(3)

In order to allow for the submission of statements of objection in accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of that Regulation and the publication reference of the product specification made in the course of the preliminary national procedure for examining the application for protection of the name ‘Oolde’ should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The single document established in accordance with Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and the reference to the publication of the product specification for the name ‘Oolde’ (PDO) are contained in the Annex to this Decision.

In accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the publication of this Decision shall confer the right to object to the protection of the name specified in the first paragraph of this Article within two months from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 8 June 2018.

For the Commission

Phil HOGAN

Member of the Commission

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ANNEX

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘OOLDE’

PDO-NL-02230

Date of application: 18.8.2016

1.   Name(s) to be registered

Oolde

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO — protected designation of origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

| 3. | Liqueur wine |
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3.

| 5. | Quality sparkling wine |
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5.

| 8. | Semi-sparkling wine |
| --- | --- |

8.

| 16. | Wine from overripe grapes |
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16.

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: Regent or Pinotin or Cabertin, or a cuvée of these varieties (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic properties:

Regent Barrique: Colour: red, Aroma: spicy with slight animal notes, Taste: aromatic range including preserved fruit and heavy juice, soft tannins

Pinotin Barrique: Colour: red, Aroma: spicy, concentrated, dense fruity juice, Taste: dark red fruit such as black cherries, great length

Cabertin Barrique: Colour: red, Aroma: forest fruits, nuts and blackcurrant, Taste: dark red fruit such as blackberries, rich finish

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

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Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 0,5 and 6 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 11,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

11,5

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: Cabernet Blanc

Organoleptic properties:

Colour: white

Aroma: fresh aromas of apple and grapefruit

Taste: good balance of acidity and great length

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 1 and 8 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 77,14 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

77,14 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, full-bodied

GRAPE VARIETIES: Solaris

Organoleptic properties:

Colour: white

Aroma: notes of vanilla and toast, ripe fruit

Taste: initially full-bodied, refined creaminess in the finish, with sufficient minerality and acids

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 1 and 8 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 11,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 77,14 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

11,5

Minimum total acidity

77,14 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: Rosé, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: Regent or Pinotin or Cabertin, or a cuvée of these varieties (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic properties:

Colour: pink

Aroma: strawberries and light marmalade

Taste: dense juicy fruit, a little sweetness and fresh finish

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcohol content |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcohol content

| — | Maximum volatile acid content |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acid content

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide content |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide content

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 1 and 8 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 3 Liqueur wine: Red

GRAPE VARIETIES: Regent or Pinotin or Cabertin, or a cuvée of these varieties (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic properties

Colour: red

Aroma: sweet, red/black fruit, slightly spicy

Taste: ripe, spicy

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 50 and 100 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 18 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

18

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 3 Liqueur wine: White

GRAPE VARIETIES: Solaris

Organoleptic properties:

Colour: white

Aroma: ripe fruit

Taste: full, fruity

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcohol content |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcohol content

| — | Maximum volatile acid content |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acid content

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide content |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide content

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 50 and 100 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 18 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

18

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 5 Quality sparkling wine: White, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: Cabernet Blanc

Organoleptic properties

Colour: white

Aroma: fresh aromas of apple and grapefruit

Taste: good balance of acidity and great length, initially grassy with a fine bouquet

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 2 and 12 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 79,8 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

79,8 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 8 Semi-sparkling wine: Rosé

GRAPE VARIETIES: Regent or Pinotin or Cabertin, or a cuvée of these varieties (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic properties:

Colour: pink

Aroma: strawberries

Taste: refined sweetness and fresh finish

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 1 and 8 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 77,17 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

77,17 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 16 Wine from overripe grapes White

GRAPE VARIETIES: Solaris

Organoleptic properties:

Colour: white

Aroma: reserved, almost sultry, with notes of lychee and ripe pear

Taste: refined fresh taste

Analytical properties:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations.

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

The sugar content present is between 20 and 80 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 12 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 73,15 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

12

Minimum total acidity

73,15 in milliequivalents per litre

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   
  Essential oenological practices

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, fruity, full-bodied

Specific oenological practice

Pulp fermentation for at least four days and ageing in wooden casks between five and 17 months

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, fruity

Specific oenological practice

Cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily)

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, full-bodied

Specific oenological practice

Cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily), partial ageing in wooden casks between two and six months

Wine category 1 Wine: Rosé, full, fruity

Specific oenological practice

Cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily)

Wine category 3 Liqueur wine: Red

Specific oenological practice

Pulp fermentation for at least four days and ageing in wooden casks for at least two years, addition of wine alcohol

Wine category 3 Liqueur wine: White

Specific oenological practice

Pulp fermentation for at least four days and ageing in wooden casks for at least two years, addition of wine alcohol

Wine category 5 Quality sparkling wine: White, full, fruity

Specific oenological practice

Cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily), traditional second fermentation in bottle (traditional method)

Wine category 8 Semi-sparkling wine: Rosé

Specific oenological practice

Cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily), it is carbonated on bottling

Wine category 16 Wine from overripe grapes: White

Specific oenological practice

Late harvest with at least 110 Oechsle, wine-making by cold fermentation

b.   
  Maximum yields

Red Regent

65 hectolitres per hectare

Red Pinotin

65 hectolitres per hectare

Red Cabertin

65 hectolitres per hectare

White Cabernet Blanc

65 hectolitres per hectare

White Solaris

65 hectolitres per hectare

White Solaris for wine from overripe grapes

40 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated area

Definition and limits of PDO Oolde (municipality of Lochem)

The geographical area is Oolde, which forms part of the municipality of Lochem.

Oolde is a district within the municipality of Lochem in the province of Gelderland.

The names and mindset of the districts are very much alive among the local population.

Oolde covers a total area of 658 hectares.

Oolde is defined by the natural watercourses on its northern (Dortherbeek) and southern (Molenbeek) borders. To the west, the area is bordered by the original municipal border of Gorssel. The eastern border runs parallel to the banks of Lindenbergsdijk, Stoomdijk and Broekdijk.

The PDO Oolde has ‘beek’ (brook) earth soils, with the characteristic loamy fine sand important for wine cultivation.

7.   Main wine grapes

| | Pinotin N |
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Pinotin N

| | Cabertin N (VB-91-26-17) |
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Cabertin N (VB-91-26-17)

| | Cabernet Blanc B (VB-91-26-1) |
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Cabernet Blanc B (VB-91-26-1)

| | Solaris |
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Solaris

| | Regent N |
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Regent N

8.   Description of the link(s)

Soil

The soil texture in Oolde is fairly complex, varying between a range of overlapping soil types.

The PDO Oolde has ‘beek’ (brook) earth soils, with the characteristic loamy fine sand (10 %-50 % clay) important for wine cultivation, with a mineral soil layer thinner than 50 cm and a lutum (clay particle) percentage of up to 12 %.

Climate and environment

Oolde borders with Twente, where the climate averages (1971-2000) for the wine growing period of May to September, followed by the national average figures, are as follows:

| — | Average temperature: 15,0 degrees Celsius (15,2) |
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Average temperature: 15,0 degrees Celsius (15,2)

| — | Average minimum temperature: 9,7 degrees Celsius (10,5) |
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Average minimum temperature: 9,7 degrees Celsius (10,5)

| — | Average maximum temperature: 19,9 degrees Celsius (19,7) |
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Average maximum temperature: 19,9 degrees Celsius (19,7)

| — | Average relative humidity: 78,8 %, (78,8 %) |
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Average relative humidity: 78,8 %, (78,8 %)

| — | Average precipitation: 64,9 mm, (64,9 mm), per month |
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Average precipitation: 64,9 mm, (64,9 mm), per month

| — | Average hours of sunshine: 174,2 hours, (185,1 hours), per month |
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Average hours of sunshine: 174,2 hours, (185,1 hours), per month

The somewhat lower night-time temperatures help to produce fresh, fruity wines.

Grape varieties

The grape varieties used in PDO Oolde and which can be cultivated well in the climate are for white wine: Cabernet Blanc and Solaris and for red wine: Regent, Pinotin and Cabertin. They are classified as vitis vinifera in the Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC) database with formal classification information. These varieties are also included in the current OIV list (Office International de la Vigne et du Vin).

Human aspects (cultivation and vinification)

Before planting, grape varieties are carefully selected which grow well within the terroir of the named plots and produce ripe grapes full of aromas. Based on soil analysis, the most suitable types of stocks per variety are selected. The varieties selected are proven to have better resistance to common diseases, and this is optimised by continuous monitoring and planned protection of the plant throughout the year. This considerably increases the sustainability of cultivation.

The plants are planted in rows in the vineyard (direction from north to south) so that they get as much sunlight as possible. The spacing between rows is 2,15 metres. Plants are spaced between 0,9 and 1,25 metres apart, so that each plant also gets enough soil nutrients (some 2,2 square metres per plant).

The de Guyot cultivation method has been chosen, with a foliage wall growing straight up and the shoots supported by horizontal wires. Winter cutting is done by hand to select the best one-year shoots, and the buds will sprout in the new season. In the growing season, the foliage wall is trimmed by machine. The leaf around the clusters is specially thinned (by hand and by machine) so that the sun reaches as much of the clusters as possible and they dry quickly after wet weather. A well-managed foliage wall helps the formation of sugars and the ripening of the clusters. So that the clusters begin to take on colour, they are thinned in a manner that allows the remaining clusters to ripen better (sugar, aromas). One of the parameters for determining whether the grapes have attained the correct ripeness and aromas is a balanced soil and leaf fertilisation. This is ensured by yearly soil analysis of 20 points per hectare followed by an adjusted fertilisation plan. Leaf fertilisation is used at the appropriate moments to avoid deficiencies, e.g. of magnesium.

One of the most important decisions is when to harvest. The ripening process (formation of sugars, acids and aromas) is followed very closely by measuring the Oechsle and pH values and visual assessment of the condition of the grapes. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, and grapes are chosen for picking based on quality, to achieve a quality wine. Harvesting can be planned quickly, meaning that the optimal moment can be chosen — not too soon, not too late. Directly after picking, the harvested grapes are cooled (around 4 °C) near the vineyard, so the grapes remain in good condition while they are transported for wine-making.

Vinification of white and rosé wines uses cold fermentation to achieve the characteristic fresh, fruity wines. Red wines are aged in oak casks to achieve a more full-bodied taste. White wine can also be given more fullness by a short period of ageing in wood.

Furthermore, the intensive cooperation with experts makes an important contribution to the existence of these wines.

Vinification may take place in the area of the protected designation of origin, or in the nearby municipality of Hof van Twente.

Causal link

The quality of the wine is strongly influenced by the interaction between the climate, soil, cultivation and vinification.

The prevailing (continental) climate ensures the required ripeness is achieved. The slightly lower night temperatures in the autumn ensure enough reduction in the acids yet maintain the characteristic freshness and fruity flavour of the wine.

The slightly lower night temperatures in the autumn ensure enough reduction in the acids yet retain enough acidity to maintain the balance between sweetness and acidity necessary for the characteristic freshness and fruity flavour of the wine.

The soil is ‘beek’ earth soil, with an important clay content and between 5 % and 10 % organic matter. Loam soil is exceedingly well suited to wine cultivation due to its excellent processing of moisture and nutrients, allowing grape aromas to fully develop and produce a full-bodied, powerful wine.

By retaining moisture for longer, which is necessary to transport nutrients in the soil to the plant, the loamy soil ensures that the nutrients present in the soil are passed on to the vine, particularly during dry periods. These nutrients ensure that the plant is well supported during the ripening period so the sugars and aromas develop fully.

Grapes that ripen in this manner are essential to achieve a wine with a full mouthfeel and a long finish.

This kind of wine is highly suited for barrel ageing to develop it further.

Besides climate and soil, the knowledge and choices of the vine grower and winemaker also have a major influence on the wine quality: the variety selected, design of the vineyard, fertilisation, growing method, foliage management, cluster thinning, monitoring the condition of the vineyard and the ripening process, deciding when to harvest, harvest selection, vinification (cold fermentation, ageing in wood).

Cooperation is deliberately sought with experts in gastronomy and wine trading for their input to give quality wines.

This link applies to wine, sparkling quality wine, semi-sparkling wine, liqueur wine and wine from overripe grapes. The latter two of these are even more affected by human actions.

The organoleptic and analytical properties of the wines produced, such as the characteristic fresh, fruity taste of the white and rosé wines and soft tannins in the red wines are the result of the link between soil, climate and human aspects.

9.   Essential further conditions

Legal framework:

By an organisation which manages the PDO/PGI, where foreseen by the Member State.

Type of additional condition:

Exception concerning production in the defined geographical area

Description of the condition:

Vinification may take place in the area of the protected designation of origin, or in the nearby municipality of Hof van Twente.

Link to the product specification

https://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/2016/08/Productdossier-Oolde.pdf

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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United Kingdom Government notice concerning European Parliament and Council Directive 94/22/EEC on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 199/05)

Announcement of United Kingdom 31st Offshore Oil and Gas Licensing Round

OIL AND GAS AUTHORITY

The Petroleum Act 1998

Offshore Licensing Round

| 1. | The Oil and Gas Authority (the OGA) invites interested persons to apply for Seaward Production Licences in respect of certain acreage on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf. |
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| 2. | Full details of the offer, including lists and maps of the acreage on offer and guidance about licences, the terms which those licences will include, and how to apply, are available on the OGA website (see below). |
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2.

| 3. | All applications will be determined where applicable in accordance with the terms of the Hydrocarbons Licensing Directive Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995 No 1434), the Petroleum Licensing (Applications) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 766) and the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 385). The Secretary of State’s functions in this regard were transferred to the Oil and Gas Authority on 1 October 2016 by virtue of The Energy (Transfer of Functions, Consequential Amendments and Revocation) Regulations 2016 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/912/pdfs/uksi_20160912_en.pdf), which provided that anything done (or having effect as if done) by or in relation to the Secretary of State in connection with such transferred functions now has effect, so far as is necessary for continuing its effect after the 1 October 2016, as if done by or in relation to the Oil and Gas Authority. Determinations will be made against a background of the continuing need for expeditious, thorough, efficient and safe exploration to identify the United Kingdom’s oil and gas resources with due regard to environmental considerations. |
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3.

‘Innovate’ Framework

| 4. | Licence applications will be considered in light of an innovative approach being taken for Initial Term Work Programmes (‘Work Programmes’) for licences. These Work Programmes will incorporate a flexible combination of up to three Phases (A, B and C) in the Initial Term. This will help to ensure Work Programmes for the block(s) that are being applied for are appropriate to the geotechnical and other challenges that must be addressed in an area, whilst optimising the factors listed in paragraph 3. The flexibility afforded by the combination of up to three phases also enables applicants to design a Work Programme which is appropriate for their own particular plans and requirements. |
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4.

| 5. | Phase A of the Work Programme comprises a period in which Geotechnical Studies and Geophysical Data Reprocessing will be undertaken; Phase B of the Work Programme will be a period in which New Seismic data will be Shot; Phase C of the Work Programme will be for exploratory and/or appraisal drilling. Applicants may decide the Phase combination, whether all three Phases, straight to Phase B followed by Phase C, straight to Phase C, or Phase A direct to Phase C. |
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5.

| 6. | Phase A and Phase B are not mandatory and may not be appropriate in particular circumstances, but every application must propose a Phase C, except where the applicant doesn’t think any exploration is needed and proposes to go straight to development (i.e. ‘straight to Second Term’). Where that is the case, Applications should be made in accordance with the guidance available on the OGA website. |
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6.

| 7. | Licences awarded in this round can have an Initial Term of up to a maximum of 9 years duration. The licence duration and phasing will require justification in the context of the proposed work programme, and will be the subject of discussion at the time of Application. |
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7.

| 8. | Applications where the starting Phase is Phase A or B will be judged on the basis of the following criteria:






  (a) | the financial viability of the applicant; |
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8.

(a)

the financial viability of the applicant;

| (b) | the technical capability of the applicant which will be assessed in part as demonstrated by the quality of analysis related to the block; |
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(b)

the technical capability of the applicant which will be assessed in part as demonstrated by the quality of analysis related to the block;

| (c) | the way in which the applicant proposes to carry out the activities that would be permitted under the licence, including the quality of the Work Programme submitted for evaluating the full potential of the area applied for; |
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(c)

the way in which the applicant proposes to carry out the activities that would be permitted under the licence, including the quality of the Work Programme submitted for evaluating the full potential of the area applied for;

| (d) | safety and environmental capability. Under the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015, all prospective offshore licensees, i.e. including all partners within an applicant group, must provide information relating to their safety and environmental capability in support of the licence application. Further guidance in relation to all the safety and environmental requirements can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk/osdr/assets/docs/appendix-c.pdf; and |
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(d)

safety and environmental capability. Under the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015, all prospective offshore licensees, i.e. including all partners within an applicant group, must provide information relating to their safety and environmental capability in support of the licence application. Further guidance in relation to all the safety and environmental requirements can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk/osdr/assets/docs/appendix-c.pdf; and

| (e) | where the applicant holds or has held a licence granted under or treated as having been granted under the Petroleum Act 1998, any lack of efficiency and responsibility displayed by the applicant in operations under that licence. |
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(e)

where the applicant holds or has held a licence granted under or treated as having been granted under the Petroleum Act 1998, any lack of efficiency and responsibility displayed by the applicant in operations under that licence.

| 9. | Licences with a Phase B will specify a time period so the licence will expire at the end of this phase if the Licensee has not satisfied the OGA of its technical and financial capability to complete the Work Programme. For licences with a Phase A but no Phase B, the licence will also specify a period so the licence will expire at the end of this phase if the Licensee has not satisfied the OGA of its technical and financial capability to complete the Work Programme. |
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| 10. | Applications where the starting Phase is Phase C will be judged on the basis of the following criteria:






  (a) | the financial viability of the applicant and its financial capacity to carry out the activities that would be permitted under the licence during the Initial Term including the Work Programme submitted for evaluating the full potential of the area within the block; |
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10.

(a)

the financial viability of the applicant and its financial capacity to carry out the activities that would be permitted under the licence during the Initial Term including the Work Programme submitted for evaluating the full potential of the area within the block;

| (b) | the technical capability of the proposed operator to supervise operations and in particular drilling operations; |
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(b)

the technical capability of the proposed operator to supervise operations and in particular drilling operations;

| (c) | the way in which the applicant proposes to carry out the activities that would be permitted under the licence, including the quality of the Work Programme submitted for evaluating the full potential of the area applied for; |
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(c)

the way in which the applicant proposes to carry out the activities that would be permitted under the licence, including the quality of the Work Programme submitted for evaluating the full potential of the area applied for;

| (d) | safety and environmental capability. Under the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015, all prospective offshore licensees, i.e. including all partners within an applicant group, must provide information relating to their safety and environmental capability in support of the licence application. Further guidance in relation to all the safety and environmental requirements can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk/osdr/assets/docs/appendix-c.pdf; and |
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(d)

safety and environmental capability. Under the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015, all prospective offshore licensees, i.e. including all partners within an applicant group, must provide information relating to their safety and environmental capability in support of the licence application. Further guidance in relation to all the safety and environmental requirements can be found at http://www.hse.gov.uk/osdr/assets/docs/appendix-c.pdf; and

| (e) | where the applicant holds or has held a licence granted under or treated as having been granted under the Petroleum Act 1998, any lack of efficiency and responsibility displayed by the applicant in operations under that licence. |
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(e)

where the applicant holds or has held a licence granted under or treated as having been granted under the Petroleum Act 1998, any lack of efficiency and responsibility displayed by the applicant in operations under that licence.

Guidance

| 11. | Further guidance can be viewed on the OGA website: https://www.ogauthority.co.uk/licensing-consents/licensing-rounds/ |
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11.

Licence Offers

| 12. | Unless an Appropriate Assessment in relation to a particular Block is required (see paragraph 15 below), any offer by the Oil and Gas Authority of a licence pursuant to this invitation, will be made within eighteen months of the date of this Notice. |
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| 13. | The Oil and Gas Authority accepts no liability for any costs incurred by the applicant in considering or making its application. |
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Environmental Assessments

| 14. | The Secretary of State has conducted a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) pursuant to Directive 2001/42/EC on the Assessment of the Effects of Certain Plans and Programmes on the Environment of all of the areas to be offered in this Round. The findings of that SEA can be found at the gov.uk offshore energy SEA website:
  https://www.gov.uk/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-sea-an-overview-of-the-sea-process |
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14.

https://www.gov.uk/offshore-energy-strategic-environmental-assessment-sea-an-overview-of-the-sea-process

| 15. | Licences pursuant to this invitation will only be offered if, in accordance with the Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora):






  (a) | the activities to be carried out under the licence are not likely to have a significant effect on the management of a Special Area of Conservation(SAC) or Special Protection Area (SPA); or if |
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15.

(a)

the activities to be carried out under the licence are not likely to have a significant effect on the management of a Special Area of Conservation(SAC) or Special Protection Area (SPA); or if

| (b) | an Appropriate Assessment has ascertained that the activities will have no adverse effects on the integrity of such SACs or SPAs; or |
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(b)

an Appropriate Assessment has ascertained that the activities will have no adverse effects on the integrity of such SACs or SPAs; or

| (c) | in a case where the activities are assessed as likely to cause such adverse effects, subject to:






  (i) | there being imperative reasons of overriding public interest for awarding the licence; |
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(c)

in a case where the activities are assessed as likely to cause such adverse effects, subject to:

(i)

there being imperative reasons of overriding public interest for awarding the licence;

| (ii) | the taking of appropriate compensatory measures; and |
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the taking of appropriate compensatory measures; and

| (iii) | there being no alternative solutions. |
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there being no alternative solutions.

| 16. | Contact: Ricki Kiff, Oil and Gas Authority, 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3HF, United Kingdom.
  Tel. +44 3000671637.
  The Oil and Gas Authority website: https://www.ogauthority.co.uk/licensing-consents/licensing-rounds/ |
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16.

Tel. +44 3000671637.

The Oil and Gas Authority website: https://www.ogauthority.co.uk/licensing-consents/licensing-rounds/

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(2018/C 199/06)

| Member State | Spain |
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| Route concerned | Gran Canaria-El Hierro |
| Period of validity of the contract | 2 years following the start of the operations |
| Deadline for submission of tenders | 2 months following the date of publication of this notice |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained | Ministerio de Fomento |
| Dirección General de Aviación Civil |
| Subdirección General de Transporte Aéreo |
| Paseo de la Castellana 67 |
| 28071 Madrid |
| ESPAÑA |
| Tel. +34 915977505 |
| Fax +34 915978643 |
| Email: osp.dgac@fomento.es |

Member State

Spain

Route concerned

Gran Canaria-El Hierro

Period of validity of the contract

2 years following the start of the operations

Deadline for submission of tenders

2 months following the date of publication of this notice

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained

Ministerio de Fomento

Dirección General de Aviación Civil

Subdirección General de Transporte Aéreo

Paseo de la Castellana 67

28071 Madrid

ESPAÑA

Tel. +34 915977505

Fax +34 915978643

Email: osp.dgac@fomento.es

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(2018/C 199/07)

| Member State | Spain |
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| Routes concerned | Badajoz-Madrid
  Badajoz-Barcelona |
| Period of validity of the contract | 3 years following the start of the operations, plus an additional year (1) if extension needed. |
| Deadline for submission of tenders | 2 months following the date of publication of this notice |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained | Ministerio de Fomento |
| Dirección General de Aviación Civil |
| Subdirección General de Transporte Aéreo |
| Paseo de la Castellana 67 |
| 28071 Madrid |
| ESPAÑA |
| Tel. +34 915977505 |
| Fax +34 915978643 |
| E-mail: osp.dgac@fomento.es |

Member State

Spain

Routes concerned

Badajoz-Madrid

Badajoz-Barcelona

Period of validity of the contract

3 years following the start of the operations, plus an additional year (1) if extension needed.

Deadline for submission of tenders

2 months following the date of publication of this notice

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained

Ministerio de Fomento

Dirección General de Aviación Civil

Subdirección General de Transporte Aéreo

Paseo de la Castellana 67

28071 Madrid

ESPAÑA

Tel. +34 915977505

Fax +34 915978643

E-mail: osp.dgac@fomento.es

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

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Call for proposals under the multiannual work programme for granting financial aid in the field of the trans-European energy infrastructure under the Connecting Europe Facility for period 2014-2020

(Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 1615)

(2018/C 199/08)

The European Commission, Directorate-General for Energy, is hereby launching a call for proposals in order to award grants in accordance with the priorities and objectives defined in the multiannual work programme in the field of the trans-European energy infrastructure under the Connecting Europe Facility for the period 2014-2020.

Proposals are invited for the following call:

| | CEF-Energy-2018-2 |
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CEF-Energy-2018-2

The indicative amount available for the selected proposals under this call for proposals is EUR 500 million.

The deadline for the submission of proposals is 11 October 2018.

The complete text of the call for proposals is available on the call webpage:

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility/cef-energy/calls/2018-cef-energy-calls-proposals/2018-2-call-proposals

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

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Notice concerning the anti-dumping and countervailing measures in force on imports into the Union of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) originating in the People’s Republic of China: change of the name of a company subject to the duty rate for cooperating non-sampled companies

(2018/C 199/09)

Imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) originating in the People’s Republic of China are subject to a definitive anti-dumping duty and countervailing duties imposed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/367 (1) and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/366 (2), as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1570 (3).

Three companies located in the People’s Republic of China whose exports to the Union of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components are subject to the anti-dumping duty rate for cooperating non-sampled companies of 36,2 % and countervailing duties of 6,4 %, informed the Commission that they had changed their names as set out below.

The companies asked the Commission to confirm that the change of name does not affect the right of the company to benefit from the duty rate applied to the company under its previous name.

The Commission examined the information supplied and concluded that the change of name in no way affects the findings of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/367 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/366, as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1570.

Therefore, the references in Annex 1 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/366, Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/367 and in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1570 to:

| Zhongli Talesun Solar Co. Ltd | B922 |
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Zhongli Talesun Solar Co. Ltd

B922

should be read as:

| Suzhou Talesun Solar Technologies Co., Ltd | B922 |
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Suzhou Talesun Solar Technologies Co., Ltd

B922

The TARIC additional code B922 previously attributed to Zhongli Talesun Solar Co., Ltd shall apply to Suzhou Talesun Solar Technologies Co., Ltd.

The references in Annex 1 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/366, Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/367 and in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1570 to:

| Wuxi LONGi Silicon Materials Co. Ltd
  Xi’an LONGi Silicon Materials Corp. | B897 |
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Wuxi LONGi Silicon Materials Co. Ltd

Xi’an LONGi Silicon Materials Corp.

B897

should be read as:

| Wuxi LONGi Silicon Materials Co. Ltd
  LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd | B897 |
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Wuxi LONGi Silicon Materials Co. Ltd

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd

B897

The TARIC additional code B897 previously attributed to Xi’an LONGi Silicon Materials Corp., together with Wuxi LONGI Silicon Materials Co. Ltd shall apply to LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd together with Wuxi LONGi Silicon Materials Co. Ltd.

The references in Annex 1 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/366, Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/367 and in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1570 to:

| LERRI Solar Technology (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd | B898 |
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LERRI Solar Technology (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd

B898

should be read as:

| LONGi Solar Technology(Zhejiang)Co., Ltd | B898 |
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LONGi Solar Technology(Zhejiang)Co., Ltd

B898

The TARIC additional code B898 previously attributed to Lerri Solar Technology (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd shall apply to LONGi Solar Technology(Zhejiang)Co., Ltd.

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(1)  OJ L 56, 3.3.2017, p. 131.

(2)  OJ L 56, 3.3.2017, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 238, 16.9.2017, p. 22.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 11.6.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 199/20 |
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11.6.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 199/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8855 — Otary/Eneco/Electrabel/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 199/10)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Otary RS NV (‘Otary’, Belgium), controlled by Dredging Environmental & Marine Engineering NV, Green Offshore NV, Elicio NV, SRIWE Environnement SA, Z-Kracht NV, Aspiravi Offshore II NV, Socofe SA and Power@Sea NV, |
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Otary RS NV (‘Otary’, Belgium), controlled by Dredging Environmental & Marine Engineering NV, Green Offshore NV, Elicio NV, SRIWE Environnement SA, Z-Kracht NV, Aspiravi Offshore II NV, Socofe SA and Power@Sea NV,

| — | Eneco Wind Belgium NV, belonging to the Eneco Groep (‘Eneco’, Netherland), |
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—

Eneco Wind Belgium NV, belonging to the Eneco Groep (‘Eneco’, Netherland),

| — | Electrabel NV, belonging to the Engie group (‘Engie’, France), |
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Electrabel NV, belonging to the Engie group (‘Engie’, France),

| — | SeaMade NV (‘SeaMade’, Belgium). |
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SeaMade NV (‘SeaMade’, Belgium).

Otary, Eneco, and Engie acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of SeaMade.

The concentration is accomplished by way of contribution of assets and purchase of shares in a company constituting a joint venture.

2.

—   for Otary: development, construction and operation of three Belgian offshore wind projects,

—   for Eneco: production of electricity from sustainable resources, including the development, construction and operation of wind farm projects, as well as the supply of electricity and gas to private and business customers,

—   for Engie: all stages of the electricity and natural gas value chain, including the generation of supply of electricity in the Benelux region through Electrabel, as well as energy services,

—   for SeaMade: generation and wholesale supply of electricity from the Seastar and Mermaid offshore wind farms under development in Belgium.

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8855 — Otary/Eneco/Electrabel/JV

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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