WRITTEN QUESTION E-2934/00 by Peter Mombaur (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Gas and steam power stations.
Date: 2000-09-19
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU programme, State aid, United States, aid to industry, energy policy, international competition, power plant, scientific cooperation, turbine

8.5.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 136 E/135

(2001/C 136 E/156)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2934/00

by Peter Mombaur (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(19 September 2000)

Subject: Gas and steam power stations

Combined gas and steam power stations, including the gas turbines they use, are valuable elements in
energy and climate policy.

Is it true that European turbine manufacturers have been put at a disadvantage by the USA since

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1992 by the fact that the US industry is supported by an ATS programme?

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Is it true that US turbine manufacturers are to be supported in future by a (cid:145)Vision-21(cid:146) programme(cid:146)?

3. What is the Commission(cid:146)s view of these US State aid programmes?

Does the Commission see any scope for support for European gas turbine manufacturers from the

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European Union or the Member States?

Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(15 November 2000)

The Commission is up to date as regards the advanced turbine systems and (cid:145)Vision 21(cid:146) programmes

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in the United States for the development of gas turbines by American industry.

Since 1992 the United States have decided to make gas turbines one of their major priorities. The
Community(cid:146)s programmes have placed their emphasis on renewable energy technologies.

Yes, it is quite true that the (cid:145)Vision 21(cid:146) programme is included in the cooperation priorities between
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the United States and the Community that are currently being discussed as part of implementing the
cooperation agreement on science and technology signed by both parties. That would also enable
European industries to become involved.

The Commission feels that these programmes are a significant help in developing gas turbine

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technologies.

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The technological development of gas turbines is included in the specific Energy programme under
the 5th Research and Technological Development Programme. As it recognises the basic importance of gas
turbines, more particularly in connection with environmental protection and the competitiveness of
European industry, the Commission, issued a call for proposals in October 2000 targeting the (cid:145)Generation
of electricity by gas turbines(cid:146). Moreover, briefings for industrial and other applicants are planned
for November 2000. Likewise, the range of topics relating to gas turbines, which will soon be identified
by the Commission, will be put to use in ensuring better information and consultation with the industry in
Europe.

It is obvious that all of the programmes in this area, whether American or European, must abide by the
international rules on assistance and subsidies.

(2001/C 136 E/157)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2937/00

by Marielle De Sarnez (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(19 September 2000)

Subject: Consumption of alcohol in the workplace

In connection with policy on the protection of public health and, more specifically, European Union policy
aimed at improving workers(cid:146) safety and health at work, will the Commission state whether, at this point in