Connecting Europe Facility energy : supported actions.
Date: 2020-08-24
Institutions: Innovation and Networks Executive Agency
Subjects: EU financial instrument, energy grid, energy market, energy transport, executive agency, project of common interest, renewable energy

 Connecting Europe Facility      

ENERGY

Supported Actions - May 2019

Innovation 
and Networks 
Executive Agency

Table of Contents

FOREWORD  

INTRODUCTION  

CEF ENERGY PORTFOLIO 

MAPS OF CEF ENERGY ACTIONS BY SECTOR 

CEF ENERGY ACTIONS PER CORRIDORS AND 
THEMATIC AREAS 

Northern Seas offshore grid  

  2

  4

  5

11

   16

   17

North-South electricity interconnections 
in Western Europe   

                          37

North-South electricity interconnections in 
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe    44

Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan 
in electricity 

              69

North-South gas interconnections in 
Western Europe 

              82

North-South gas interconnections in 
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe  95

Southern Gas Corridor 

           120

Baltic Energy Market Interconnection 
Plan in gas                                               

 135

Smart grids deployment 

           149

Cross-border carbon dioxyde network        154

Foreword

The past 12 months have seen significant progress in a wide 
range  of  policy  areas,  as  the  Commission  and  the  EU  co-
legislators  (Council  and  European  Parliament)  finalise  many 
of the different initiatives launched by this Commission.      

The  EU  is  now  equipped  with  the  most  advanced  legislative 
framework  to  facilitate  a  clean  and  socially  fair  energy 
transition  and  to  deliver  on  the  EU’s  Paris  Agreement 
commitments.  The  completion  of  this  new  energy  rulebook 
–  the  Clean  Energy  for  All  Europeans  package  –  also  marks 
a  significant  step  towards  the  creation  of  the  Energy  Union, 
one of the main priorities of the Juncker Commission and the 
EU’s  vision  of  making  energy  more  secure,  affordable  and 
sustainable for everyone. 

These  new  rules  include  a  new  design  for  the  electricity 
market, and a new target of 15% inter-connectors by 2030, 
as well as binding 2030 targets for the share of renewables 
in the overall energy mix (at least 32%) and energy efficiency 
(at  least  a  32.5%  reduction  in  consumption  from  what  was 
forecast). 

Member States are required - for the first time based on the 
new Energy Union Governance Regulation - to draft 10-year 
integrated National Energy and Climate Plans (for 2021-2030) 
outlining how they intend to achieve the different targets and 
provide a longer-term vision for their energy sector.   

In  addition,  the  Commission  published  last  November  its 
Long-Term Strategy “A Clean Planet for All”, outlining a vision 
of  a  carbon-neutral  economy  by  mid-century,  with  different 
pathways for achieving this goal.    

By  setting  such  a  clear  sense  of  direction  and  providing 
regulatory certainty, the new policy framework will facilitate 
the  necessary  investment  in  the  clean  energy  transition, 
building on the progress already made through EU initiatives, 
notably the Connecting Europe Facility for energy. 

As  EU  Energy  Commissioner  Miguel  Arias  Cañete  frequently 
says: “A connected, modern, and secure energy infrastructure 
is  key  for  the  future.  This  will  help  the  EU  complete  the 
internal  energy  market,  ensure  security  of  supply  and  the 
competitiveness  of  the  energy  sector  whilst  at  the  same 
time  supporting  the  integration  of  more  renewable  energy 
generation.” 

In  this  context,  the  timely  construction  of  the  necessary  grid 
infrastructure  is  as  important  as  ever.  The  Regulation  on 
guidelines for trans-European energy networks established an 
open,  inclusive  and  transparent  process  for  selecting  Projects 
of  Common  Interest  (PCIs).  Together  with  the  dedicated  EU 
budget  under  the  Connecting  Europe  Facility  (CEF),  it  enables 
the realisation of key infrastructure projects. 

Some €6.5 million in funding was awarded to a set of studies 
on  the  development  of  a  CO2  infrastructure  in  the  Port  of 
Rotterdam. The action relates to Front End Engineering Design 
(FEED)  studies  aimed  at  developing  a  high-volume  CO2 
transportation infrastructure system from onshore large point 
emitter  sources  in  the  Port  of  Rotterdam  to  CO2  permanent 
storage locations in the Dutch and UK parts of the North Sea. 

A  new  list  of  PCIs  is  established  every  two  years  in  line  with 
the  evolving  needs  of  the  EU  energy  system.  The  current  list 
includes 173 projects, of which 110 are electricity and smart 
grids projects, 53 are gas projects and six are oil projects. For 
the  first  time  the  list  of  PCIs  provides  for  four  cross-border 
carbon  dioxide  network  projects.  A  new  list  of  PCIs  will  be 
adopted at the end of 2019.

This  comprehensive  policy  framework  has  allowed  for  a 
focussed approach, prioritising those projects that address the 
most  pressing  needs.  Already  30  PCIs  have  been  completed 
by the end of 2018 and more PCIs will be in operation by the 
end  of  2019.  The  €3.2  billion  financial  support  provided  by 
CEF Energy by early 2019 has leveraged total investments of 
around €50 billion.

By the summer 2019, the Innovation and Networks Executive 
Agency  (INEA)  that  manages  the  implementation  of  CEF  on 
behalf  of  the  European  Commission,  will  have  signed  131 
energy grant agreements for electricity, smart grids, CO2 and 
gas  infrastructures.  This  brochure  outlines  the  different  PCIs 
and  how  they  are  being  implemented.  Let  us  highlight  a  few 
good examples. 

In  the  electricity  sector,  a  €322.8  million  grant  was  awarded 
to the Baltic Synchronisation Project for the reinforcement of 
the internal electricity transmission network in Lithuania, Latvia 
and Estonia in preparation of its synchronous connection to the 
Continental  European  Network  (CEN).  The  synchronisation  of 
the Baltic States' electricity grid with CEN is a political priority 
for the achievement of the Energy Union. Once completed, it will 
provide greater security of supply for consumers in the Baltics. 

On smart grids, a €91.3 million grant was awarded to the ACON 
smart grids project to modernise and improve the efficiency of 
the  distribution  grid  by  adding  smart  elements  to  it,  increase 
the integration of the Czech and the Slovak electricity markets, 
as well as the reliability of power supply.

In  natural  gas,  CEF  will  support  with  €214.9  million  the 
construction  works  for  the  Baltic  Pipe  project.  The  Baltic  Pipe 
will provide for the first time a new route to transport gas from 
the North Sea through Denmark to Poland and further to the 
Baltic  States,  as  well  as  towards  South-Eastern  Europe.  The 
project will diversify gas supply sources in particular for Poland 
and  the  Baltic  States,  that  are  still  largely  dependent  on  one 
main gas supplier.

As  the  current  EU  budget  framework  runs  until  2020,  the 
institutional  negotiations  have  already  advanced  significantly 
on the multi-annual financial framework for 2021-2027. In this 
context we are pleased that a provisional agreement could be 
reached based on the Commission’s proposal by the European 
Parliament  and  the  Council,  for  the  key  elements  of  the  new 
CEF. 

This provisional agreement, together with the upcoming PCI list, 
will ensure that we continue to make the EU’s energy systems 
better interconnected, more resilient, cleaner, and smarter. 

We  are  committed  to  ensure  that  CEF  Energy  continues 
providing  the  necessary  stimulus  to  the  key  priority  projects 
that  the  EU  needs  to  reach  its  energy  and  climate  goals  and 
commitments, as well as the long-term decarbonisation of its 
economy.

Director-General, DG Energy  
Dominique Ristori

Director, INEA
Dirk Beckers

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Introduction

CEF Energy portfolio 

Since  its  launch  in  January  2014,  CEF  is  the  flagship  EU 
funding  programme  to  support  the  development  of  high 
performing,  sustainable  and  efficiently  interconnected  trans-
European  networks  in  the  sectors  of  transport,  energy  and 
telecommunications. 

In the energy field, the CEF programme pursues the following 
main objectives: 

•  increasing  EU  competitiveness  by  promoting  further 
integration  of 
internal  energy  market  and 
interoperability  of  electricity  and  gas  networks  across 
borders

the 

•  enhancing the Union’s security of energy supply
•  integrating  energy  from  renewable  sources  into  the 

transmission network

•  developing smart energy networks and CO2 transportation 

networks.

The  CEF  Energy  programme  supports  the  implementation  of 
PCIs in eight priority corridors (four in each the electricity  and 
gas sectors) and in two thematic areas (smart grids and cross-
border  CO2  networks).  These  priority  corridors  and  thematic 
areas are defined in the Trans-European Networks for Energy 
(TEN-E) strategy to address the energy infrastructure needs at 
regional and European level.

Within  the  framework  of  the  CEF  Energy 
programme, a project is understood as a PCI.
The  list  of  the  PCIs  is  adopted  by  the 
European Commission based on the needs of 
the  European  energy  infrastructure  network 
and is reviewed regularly.

The  total  grant  budget  to  support  energy  projects  for  the 
2014-2020  period  under  the  CEF  Energy  programme  is 
€4.8 billion.

Within  the  framework  of  the  CEF  Energy 
programme,  an  Action  is  an  activity  or  set  of 
activities,  usually  lasting  for  several  years, 
which  contribute  to  the  implementation  of  one 
or  several  PCIs.  An  Action  can  consist  of  works 
or  a  study.  Completion  of  an  Action  does  not 
necessarily coincide with the completion of a PCI.

Over the first five years of this period, until the end of 2018, 
eight calls for proposals were launched under CEF Energy. As a 
result, the European Commission has allocated EU funding to 
131 Actions for a total amount of €3.2 billion, contributing to the 
implementation of 92 PCIs. By May 2019, 48* of those Actions 
have already been implemented. INEA manages the CEF Energy 
calls for proposals and follows up on the technical and financial 
implementation of the Actions with the beneficiaries, providing 
technical expertise and high quality programme management.

This brochure presents the outline and status of the 131 Actions 
supported  by  the  CEF  Energy  programme  for  which  grant 
agreements will have been signed by the summer of 2019. New 
Actions will be selected in the 2019 call for proposals launched 
in March with submission deadline  mid-June. The total budget 
for the 2019 call for proposals is €750 million. 

The results presented in this brochure clearly show that the CEF 
programme delivers on its objectives and provides added-value 
for the completion of European energy network.

Watch video on PCIs 

Watch video on EU energy grid

What is INEA doing?

INEA’s 10th anniversary

*Implemented Actions refer to closed and terminated Actions

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CEF Energy currently contributes €3.2 billion in EU support to the implementation of 92 PCIs, for a 
total investment of €6.7 billion. The current CEF Energy portfolio consists of 131 Actions, most of 
which are studies, which account for 15% of the total CEF Energy funding. 

The largest share of funding goes to works (85%), especially those supporting the development of 
gas infrastructure (41%), followed by electricity infrastructure (40%) and smart grids (4%).

Smart
Grids

1 action
€1.2 million

3 action
€133.3 million

CO₂

Gas

Electricity

3 actions
€9.7 million

49 actions
€183.9 million

49 actions
€270.3 million

14 actions
€1.3 billion

12 actions
€1.3 billion

4 actions
€134.5 million

3 actions
€9.7 million

63 actions
€1.5 billion

61 actions
€1.5 billion

Studies
102 actions
€465.1 million

Works
29 actions
€2.7 billion

EU funding
131 actions
€3.2 billion

DEVELOPING INFRASTRUCTURE

Gas  transmission  and  electricity  transmission  assets  attract  the 
largest  share  of  funding  under  the  CEF  Energy  programme  (76%).

(€ million)

1,235.2

1,205.4

134.5

9.7

54.6

226.1

323.1

Gas transmission

Gas storage

LNG

Electricity
transmission

Baltic
Synchronisation

3.4

Electricity
storage

7.2

Hydro-pumped
storage

Smart grids

CO₂

Gas

Electricity

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FUNDING PER COUNTRY

SUPPORTING PROJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST

EU Member States

FUNDING (€million)

AT
BG
CY
CZ
DE
DK
EE
EL
ES
FI
FR

HR

HU

€0.01
€124.5
€116.9
€51.9
€120.6
€33.5
€306.7
€41.5
€235.0
€97.8
€368.1
€144.5

€1.7

IE
IT
LT
LV
MT
NL
PL
PT
RO
SE
SI

SK

UK

€17.0
€0.2
€237.7
€230.5
€4.0
€6.5
€518.3
€0.6
€207.2
€0.6
€77.3
€105.5

€95.9

Other countries FUNDING (€million)

CH

NO

€14.0

€26.4

TR

€15.0

The table and the map show funding per beneficiary’s country of origin excluding international 
organisations, European Economic Interest Groupings (EEIG) and Joint Undertakings. 

€0.5 billion

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The 131 CEF Energy Actions contribute to the implementation of 92 PCIs. For both studies and 
works, the PCIs that receive the largest share of CEF Energy funding are in the electricity sector. 

Top 3 PCIs by CEF Energy Funding - WORKS
€ million

Interconnection between Nouvelle Aquitaine (FR) 
and the Basque country (ES) 
(Biscay Gulf) - Electricity

578.5

Integration and synchronisation of the Baltic States’ 
electricity system with the European networks - Electricity

322.8

Poland-Lithuania interconnection (GIPL) - Gas

266.4

Top 3 PCIs by CEF Energy Funding – STUDIES
€ million

Internal line between Wolmirstedt and 
Bavaria (DE) - Electricity

70.0

Poland-Denmark interconnection 
(Baltic Pipe) - Gas

Internal line between Brunsbüttel-Grοβgartach 
and Wilster-Grafenrheinfeld (DE) 
(Suedlink) - Electricity

51.8

40.3

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FOCUS ON PRIORITY CORRIDORS AND THEMATIC AREA

CEF Energy supports Actions under eight priority corridors, four in the electricity sector, four in the gas sector 
and in two thematic areas (smart grids and cross-border CO2 network). 

The North-South electricity interconnections in Western Europe (NSI West Electricity) whose goal is to integrate 
electricity  from  renewable  energy  sources  and  reinforce  internal  grid  infrastructures  to  promote  market 
integration in the region, receives the largest share of funding in the electricity sector with €627.9 million. 

The  Baltic  Energy  Market  Interconnection  Plan  (BEMIP),  whose  goal  is  to  end  dependency  on  a  single 
supplier, to reinforce internal gas networks and to increase diversification and security of gas supply in 
the Baltic region, receives the largest share of funding in the gas sector with €823.8 million. 

So far, four CEF Energy Actions were signed in the smart grids thematic area (which covers the entire EU) 
for a total of €134.5 million. Three CEF Energy Actions for a total of €9.7 million were signed in the area 
of cross-border CO2 network.

CEF Funding per Priority Corridors (ELECTRICITY)
€ million 
number of actions

CEF Funding per Priority Corridors (GAS)
€ million 
number of actions 

1. Northern Seas 
Offshore Grid (NSOG)

€112.2 million
19 actions

3. North-South electricity 
interconnections in Central 
Eastern and South Eastern 
Europe (NSI East Electricity)

€263.4  million 
24 actions

5. North-South gas 
interconnections in Western 
Europe (NSI West Gas)

€61.5 million
12 actions

7. Southern Gas Corridor
(SGC)

€169.8 million
13 actions

2. North-South electricity 
interconnections in Western Europe
(NSI West Electricity)

€627.9 million 
6 actions

4. Baltic Energy 
Market Interconnection 
Plan in electricity
(BEMIP Electricity)

€535.7 million 
12 actions

6. North-South gas interconnections 
in Central Eastern and 
South Eastern Europe (NSI East Gas)

€460.7 million 
25 actions

8. Baltic Energy Market 
Interconnection Plan in gas 
(BEMIP Gas)

€823.8 million 
13 actions

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Maps of CEF Energy Actions 

by sector

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CEF Energy Actions 

by corridor and thematic area

1.

Northern Seas Offshore Grid

Status of Actions:

GA preparation: the Grant agreement (GA) is under preparation and is expected to be signed shortly

Ongoing: the GA is signed and the implementation of the Action is either ongoing or completed but its 
administrative closure is pending

Closed: the implementation of the Action and its administrative closure are completed

Terminated: the implementation of the Action is not completed and resumption of the Action is not 
possible. The GA is terminated  and its administrative closure is completed

Suspended: the implementation of the Action is put on hold and may be resumed provided that the 
conditions for resuming the implementation are met

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Denmark

Implementation schedule: 
October 2015 to August 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€725,084

Beneﬁciaries: 
Energinet.dk (Denmark)
http://www.energinet.dk

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.4.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Feasibility Study regarding the interconnector between
Kassoe (DK) and Audorf (DE)

1.4.1-0028-DK-S-M-15

The  Action  was  a  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  1.4.1  -
Interconnection between Kassø (DK) and Audorf (DE), which aims to construct
a new double circuit 400 kV AC overhead line of 120 km from Kassø to Audorf,
to dismantle the existing 220 kV AC overhead line from Kassø to Audorf and to
expand  and  rearrange  the  substation  in  Kassø  according  to  the  new
interconnector.
The objective of the Action was to prepare a feasibility study regarding the
Danish section of the interconnector.

The  scope  of  the  Action  included  environmental  impact  assessment  (EIA)
studies, including Natura 2000 site investigations, the approval of the ﬁnal EIA
report by the competent authorities, and the optimisation of the design of the
so-called eagle pylon towers.

The construction of the Danish section of the overhead line (including pylons)
from Kassø to Audorf will start in spring 2019.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
France, Ireland

Implementation schedule: 
April 2015 to August 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,558,893

Beneﬁciaries: 
EirGrid plc (Ireland)
http://www.eirgrid.com

RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité
(France)
http://www.rte-france.com

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.6

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Celtic Interconnector Feasibility Study

1.6-0024-FRIE-S-M-15

The  Action  is  a  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  1.6
Interconnection between La Martyre (FR) and Great Island or Knockraha (IE),
currently known as the Celtic Interconnector, which aims to build a new 320
kV – 500 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea connection of approx.
600 km and with a capacity of around 700 MW (oﬀshore).

The objective of this Action was to produce an Integrated Feasibility Study
Report. The activities took place in both Ireland and France.

The scope of the Action included 1) marine surveys, 2) preliminary design
studies and 3) commercial, legal and governance aspects.

The aim of the marine surveys was to determine sea bed conditions in order to
conﬁrm  the  oﬀshore  route  and  assess  the  technical  conditions  for  laying  the
cable and to provide the basis for accurate cost estimation.

The aim of the preliminary design studies was to carry out technical analysis
and propose an optimal design for the PCI which will be the basis for cost
assessment and procurement at a later stage.

The aim of the commercial, legal and governance studies was to understand
regulatory and legal obligations, assess the commercial aspects of the PCI and
decide the governance to be put in place, in order to present a comprehensive
business case for the PCI.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
France, Ireland

Implementation schedule: 
November 2016 to December 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,000,000

Total eligible costs: 
€8,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
EirGrid plc (Ireland)
http://www.eirgrid.com

RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité
(France)
http://www.rte-france.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.6

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Initial Design and Pre-Consultation of France - Ireland
Interconnector

1.6-0024-IEFR-S-M-16

The  Action  contributes  to  the  Project  Common  Interest  (PCI)  1.6  for  the
construction of a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnection between
France and Ireland. The length is 600 km and the capacity is 700MW.

The objective of the Action is to complete the next development phase of the
PCI, that of Initial Design and Pre-Consultation.

The scope of the Action is comprised of 1) Technical design-related Studies; 2)
Pre-Consultation;  3)  Legal  Governance;  4)  Economic  Analysis;  5)  Financing
Strategy; 6) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract preparation;
and 7) Integrated Initial Design and Pre-Consultation Report.

Upon  completion  of  the  Action  the  PCI  will  be  suﬃciently  advanced  to
commence  the  detailed  design  and  consents  phase.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
France, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
July 2014 to November 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€7,235,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
Transmission Investment (United Kingdom)
http://www.transmissioninvestment.com

Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (RTE)
(France)
http://www.rte-france.com

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.7.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

FabLink electricity interconnection project

1.7.1-0003-UKFR-S-M-14

This Action relates to the Project of Common Interest 1.7.1. France – United
Kingdom  interconnection  between  Cotentin  (FR)  and  the  vicinity  of  Exeter
(UK), [currently known as FAB project]', which aims to connect France with UK
via  Alderney  and  consists  of  a  new  approximately  218  km  long  HVDC
subsea/underground  interconnection  between  Exeter  (UK)  and  Menuel
(France), with VSC converter station at both ends. Expected rated capacity is
1000-1400 MW.

The aim of the Action was to undertake the necessary studies to prepare for
the construction of the PCI. The Action consisted of i) technical studies for
onshore  and  oﬀshore  cable  routing  and  route  surveys;  ii)  environmental
studies for the cable and the converter stations, EIA and public consultations
and iii) economics and legal studies for the preparation of documents required
by  the  regulatory  authorities,  tendering  for  and  negotiating  contracts  and
project ﬁnancing.

Action Website: 
http://www.fablink.net

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
France, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
October 2015 to March 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€5,957,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
National Grid Interconnector Holdings
Limited (United Kingdom)
http://www2.nationalgrid.com

RTE Réseau de Transport d'Electricité
(France)
http://www.rte-france.com

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.7.2

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

IFA2 Final Project Development

1.7.2-0049-UKFR-S-M-15

The  Action  is  a  part  of  the  PCI  France  -  United  Kingdom  interconnection
between Tourbe (FR) and Chilling (UK) (currently known as the IFA2), which
aims to construct a new subsea 1000 MW and 320 kV HVDC interconnector.

The objective of this Action was to prepare the necessary studies required to
enable positive Final Investment Decision (FID) decisions on behalf of both
beneﬁciaries and signature of construction contracts.

 ii)

The scope of this Action included i) completion of the environmental impact
assessments (EIA) and stakeholder consultation in order to obtain onshore and
oﬀshore  planning  approvals,
 and  equipment
speciﬁcations and undertaking procurement processes to award key contracts
for  the  construction  and  operation  of  the  cable  &  converters  and  iii)
development of business case and commercial arrangements between the
beneﬁciaries  as  well  as  establishment  of  speciﬁc  economic  regulatory
conditions  for  the  PCI  with  national  regulatory  authorities.
Upon Action's completion the construction phase has started.

 deﬁnition  of

 plant

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
France, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
September 2014 to September 2015

Maximum EU contribution: 
€602,282

Beneﬁciaries: 
ElecLink Limited (United Kingdom)
http://www.eleclink.co.uk

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.7.3

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

ElecLink

1.7.3-0060-UK-S-M-14

This Action is a part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 1.7.3 France -
United Kingdom interconnection between Coquelles, France and Folkestone,
UK, currently known as the ElecLink project. It aims to build and operate a
1000 MW merchant interconnector of approximately 70 km passing through
the Channel Tunnel to link the 400kV grids in both countries.

The Action's objective was to complete a set of studies required to obtain the
permits,  authorisations,  certain  regulatory  exemptions  and  ﬁnancing  in  order
to allow the construction work to begin.

It  included  compliance  with  environmental  requirements,  grid  operator
requirements and selection of a preferred tenderer for the construction of the
interconnector.  Furthermore,  an  Interconnector  Access  Agreement  was
developed  and  ﬁnalised,  safety  requirements  were  agreed  and  all  elements
constituting the project ﬁnancing were completed.

Action Website: 
http://www.ifa2interconnector.com/

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
France, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
April 2015 to March 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€200,365

Beneﬁciaries: 
ElecLink Limited (United Kingdom)
http://www.eleclink.co.uk

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.7.3

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

ElecLink

1.7.3-0013-UKFR-S-M-15

The Action is a part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 1.7.3 France -
United Kingdom interconnection between Coquelles (FR) and Folkestone (UK),
currently known as the ElecLink project, which aims to build and operate a
new approximately 70km 320 kV DC electricity interconnector with a capacity
of 1000 MW via the Channel Tunnel (onshore and oﬀshore) to link the 400kV
grids in UK and France.

The objective of this Action was to complete the diﬀerent studies required to
ensure  the  rules  for  buyers  of  long-term  interconnector  capacity
("Interconnector  Participation  Rules")  are  (a)  approved  by  the  National
Regulatory  Authorities  ("NRAs")  and  (b)  meet  the  project  lenders’
requirements.

The scope of this Action was to draft, amend and ﬁnalise legal drafts related to
Interconnector Participation Rules; agreements for 'forward sale' of long-term
interconnector capacity and a market consultation document, to establish the
auction platform and to carry out the relevant studies on market consultation
and ensuring the provision of the long-term interconnector capacity to the
market.

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
France, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
May 2018 to September 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€15,162,203

Total eligible costs: 
€30,324,406

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
GridLink Interconnector Limited (United
Kingdom)
https://www.gridlinkinterconnector.com/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.7.5

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Studies to prepare implementation of the GridLink
interconnector project

1.7.5-0003-UKFR-S-M-18

The Action contributes to the implementation of the PCI 1.7.5 Interconnection
between the vicinity of Dunkerque (France) and the vicinity of Kingsnorth (UK)
[currently known as Gridlink] comprising of a 1.4 GW and 157 km long HVDC
interconnector.

The objective of the Action is to prepare the technical, environmental and
commercial studies, including for relevant development consents and permits,
and  documentation  necessary  for  the  regulatory  regime  and  the  ﬁnal
investment  decision  (FID).

The  scope  of  the  Action  consists  of  the  completion  of  technical  design,
engineering,  site  selection,  cable  routing,  surveying,  environmental,
development  consent  and  permitting,  commercial  and  regulatory  studies,
tender documentation and procurement procedure for the EPC contracts for
PCI construction, the preparation of the contracts for operations, maintenance,
trading  and  commercial  arrangements  of  the  PCI  and  the  commercial
structuring  and  preparation  of  ﬁnancing  documents,  reports  and  agreements
required for FID.

Upon completion of the Action, the PCI will be ready for taking the FID.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
April 2015 to December 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€572,900

Beneﬁciaries: 
Element Power Ireland Limited (Ireland)
http://www.greenlinkinterconnector.eu

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.9.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Greenwire Interconnector

1.9.1-0018-IEUK-S-M-15

The  Action  is  a  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  1.9.1
Interconnection between County Oﬀaly (IE), Pembroke and Pentir (UK), which
aims  to  deliver  additional  transmission  capacity  between  IE  and  UK.  The
Action covers the Greenwire Interconnector (the so-called Greenlink) between
Great  Island,  Wexford  County  (IE)  and  Pembroke  (UK).  Greenlink  will
approximately be a 320kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) sub-sea cable of
a capacity of 500 -700 MW and have a length of approximately 172km.

The objective of the Action was to conduct a series of environmental studies
and surveys and address the regulation, grid and ﬁnancial aspects as well as
stakeholder  involvement  issues  in  UK  and  IE.  It  also  comprised  the
development  of  the  routing  for  Greenlink,  including  locations  of  converter
 desktop
stations  onshore  and  oﬀshore  cables,
geotechnical assessments, the preparation of the scoping report and fauna,
ﬂora  and  other  surveys  for  inputs  to  the  EIA,  preparing  the  tenders  for
contracting the seabed surveys and to conﬁrm the optimal connection points
for  Greenlink  and  develop  the  necessary  connection  agreements  and
processes.  However,  some  of  these  activities  were  not  or  only  partial
completed.

 topographical

 surveys,

Action Website: 
http://www.greenlinkinterconnector.eu

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
April 2018 to September 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,762,957

Total eligible costs: 
€9,525,914

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Greenlink Interconnector Limited (Ireland)
https://www.greenlinkinterconnector.eu/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.9.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Greenlink Interconnector

1.9.1-0002-IEUK-S-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  PCI  1.9.1  Ireland  -  United  Kingdom
interconnection  (the  so-called  Greenlink)  which  aims  to  deliver  additional
transmission capacity between Ireland and United Kingdom via a 320 kV HVDC
sub-sea cable with a capacity of 500 - 700 MW and a length of approximately
172 km.

The objective of the Action is to prepare and submit planning documents,
carry out oﬀshore/onshore studies and surveys and address further regulatory,
grid and ﬁnancial aspects of the PCI.

The  scope  of  the  Action  consists  of  the  completion  of  oﬀshore  and  onshore
surveys, obtaining information for the cables and converter stations, launch of
the procurement process, compliance with health & safety requirements for
the  PCI,  preparing  the  submissions  of  the  ﬁnal  project  assessments  for
national  regulatory  authorities,  developing  the  ﬁnancing  strategy  for  the  PCI,
obtaining the PCI’s grid connection in Ireland, maintaining the grid connection
in  the  UK  and  undertaking  technical  reviews  and  studies  for  the  grid
connections.

Upon completion of the Action the process to obtain all permits and licences
for the construction of the PCI will commence.

Action Website: 
https://www.greenlinkinterconnector.eu/

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
October 2018 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,600,323

Total eligible costs: 
€7,200,646

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Greenlink Interconnector Limited (Ireland)
https://www.greenlink.ie/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.9.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Greenlink Interconnector

1.9.1-0026-IEUK-S-M-18

The Action is a part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 1.9.1 Ireland -
United  Kingdom  interconnection  between  Wexford  (IE)  and  Pembroke  (UK)
aiming at building a 320 kV HVDC sub-sea cable with a capacity of 500 - 700
MW and a length of 172 km.

The Action's aim is to carry out the remaining studies to reach ﬁnancial close
of the PCI and construction start in 2020. This Action follows on from and
complements the results of the Action 1.9.1-0002-IEUK-S-M-18.

The scope of the Action consists of 1) obtaining the oﬀshore permits following
the  submission  of  the  application,  2)  completing  ground  investigations,
topographical surveys and wintering bird surveys and obtaining the onshore
permits,  3)  obtaining  the  onshore  and  oﬀshore  land  rights  required  to
construct  the  PCI,  4)  completing  the  engineering,  procurement  and
construction (EPC) process to appoint the preferred bidder(s) and agree on the
EPC contracts, 5) complete the ﬁnal project assessment processes with Ofgem
and CRU for a ﬁnal decision on the regulatory regime, 6) maintaining the grid
connection agreements with EirGrid and National Grid, and procuring auxiliary
supplies  from  the  distribution  networks  in  Ireland  and  Wales  and  7)
undertaking the PCI ﬁnancing process for the construction.

Once the Action is completed, the construction phase can start.

Action Website: 
https://www.greenlink.ie/

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Norway, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to September 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€31,300,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
National Grid Interconnector Holdings
Limited (United Kingdom)
http://www.nationalgrid.com

Statnett SF (Norway)
http://www.statnett.no

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.10

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

NSN Technical Design Studies

1.10-0025-UKNO-S-M-14

This Action is a part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 1.10 Norway –
United  Kingdom  interconnection.  The  interconnector  will  have  a  length  of
approximately 720 km, a capacity of 1.4 GW and a voltage of 525 kV.

The Action, through its eight activities, aimed at carrying out the necessary
cable and converter technical design studies, including prototype component
manufacture  and  type  testing.  The  Action  also  targeted  at  resolving  the
necessary consents & licences, business case & commercial arrangements,
speciﬁcations  and  procurement  steps  that  must  be  completed  to  minimise
risks  and  enable  ﬁnal  investment  decisions  to  be  taken.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Norway, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
November 2016 to September 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€10,756,224

Total eligible costs: 
€21,512,448

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
NORTHCONNECT KS (Norway)
http://www.northconnect.no

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.10

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

NorthConnect Studies and preparatory activities leading to
investment decision

1.10-0016-UKNO-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 1.10 for the
construction of a high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) interconnection between
Norway and the United Kingdom. The length is 655 km and the capacity is
1400 MW.

The objective of this Action is to prepare a comprehensive package of studies,
investigations  and  pre-investment  activities  that  are  necessary  for  a  ﬁnal
investment  decision  for  the  PCI.

The scope of the proposed Action includes the development of the design
concept  and  business  case,  obtaining  of  all  necessary  consenting  for  the
implementation  of  the  PCI  as  well  as  preparation  of  contracts  ready  for
execution in the later construction phase (not part of this Action).

Once the action is completed the PCI will be ready to take a Final Investment
Decision. Following successfully passing this milestone, the PCI will continue
into the construction, commissioning and operational phases.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
May 2015 to June 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,392,009

Beneﬁciaries: 
Gaelectric Energy Storage Ltd (Ireland)
http://www.project-caeslarne.co.uk

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.12

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

CAES Larne EIA & FEED

1.12-0020-UK-S-M-15

The Action is a part of the PCI 1.12 Compressed air energy storage (CAES) in
Larne (UK), which aims to build a compressed air energy storage facility using
air storage caverns to be created in bedded salt deposits, the facility having
an  installed  generation  capacity  of  approximately  330  MW  and  an  annual
storage capacity of approximately 1,426 GWh.

The objective of this Action was to conduct the necessary studies that would
prepare the PCI for the application of licences and to provide system services
to the all-island Single Electricity Market in Northern Ireland.

The scope of the Action involved submission of a planning application to the
Planning  Service  in  Northern  Ireland,  including  an  Environment  Impact
Analysis (EIA). It also involved the design development and completion of the
Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) with detailed cost estimate and detailed
schedule  construction  for  the  entire  CAES  facility.  The  submission  of  the
planning application and the EIA tasks were fully completed while the FEED
studies were ﬁnalised to the level of 70-80%.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
September 2016 to December 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€0

Beneﬁciaries: 
Gaelectric Energy Storage Limited (Ireland)
http://www.gaelectric.ie

Status:
Terminated

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.12

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Appraisal well, detailed design & commercial structure

1.12-0006-UK-S-M-16

The Action is part of the PCI 1.12 Compressed air energy storage (CAES) in
Larne (UK) to build a CAES facility using air storage caverns to be created in
bedded salt deposits with a generation and an annual storage capacity of
approx. 330 MW and 1,426 GWh respectively.

The Action involved application for consent to drill, planning for tendering for
construction of the appraisal well pad; procurement of services for temporary
provision of a suitable drilling rig and equipment; drilling the Permian salt to
approx. 1800 m below ground; well geophysical surveys; rock mechanical and
solution mining validation tests. It also comprised EPC framework contracts;
technical  due  diligence;  application  for  consents  and  permits  as  well  as
commercial,  legal  and  ﬁnancial  steps  required  to  achieve  ﬁnancial  close.
Furthermore,  it  included  detailed  design  of  production  wells  and  storage
caverns,  solution  mining  equipment,  CAES  turbo  machinery,  275kV  High
Voltage  transmission  equipment,  high  pressure  gas  metering  and  ﬁltering
equipment and other balance of plant components; system modelling of CAES
performance in order to optimise design for provision of system services.

The Action has started but due to mainly lack of planning permission progress
has been very limited. Hence the Action was terminated.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
May 2018 to December 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€0

Beneﬁciaries: 
Gaelectric Energy Storage Limited (Ireland)
http://www.gaelectric.ie

Status:
Terminated

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.12

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

CAES Larne Implementation

1.12-0023-UK-W-M-16

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 1.12 Compressed air
energy storage (CAES) in Larne (UK), which aims to build a CAES facility using
air storage caverns to be created in bedded salt deposits with a generation
and an annual storage capacity of approximately 330 MW and 1,426 GWh
respectively.

The objective of the Action was to carry out the necessary works to complete
the PCI.

The scope of the Action comprised of the purchase of long-lead items, on-site
preparatory  earthworks,  connection  of  construction  phase  power
requirements, construction of Horizontal Directional Drilling intake and outfall
pipelines, intake pumping station to deliver sea water for leaching purposes
and leaching plant and associated solution mining pipework connecting the
caverns  below  ground  to  solution  mining  infrastructure  above  ground,  the
creation  of  storage  caverns,  the  purchase  of  remaining  items.  It  also
comprised of the installation of all above-ground components of the CAES
facility  and  the  integration  of  the  sub-surface  and  above  ground  CAES
infrastructure and commissioning of the completed facility.

The Action has not started due to mainly lack of planning permission and was
terminated.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Denmark, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
April 2016 to August 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€14,824,179

Total eligible costs: 
€29,648,358

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
National Grid Interconnector Holdings
Limited (United Kingdom)
http://www2.nationalgrid.com

Energinet.dk (Denmark)
http://www.energinet.dk

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.14

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Viking Link Final Project Development

1.14-0015-UKDK-S-M-16

The  Action  is  a  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  1.14
Interconnection between Revsing (DK) and Bicker Fen (UK) [currently known
as "Viking Link"], which aims to build a new high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
500 kV subsea cable of approximately 740 km and with a capacity of up to
1400 MW between the UK and Denmark (onshore and oﬀshore).

The  scope  of  the  Action  covers  activities  related  to  Action  Governance  &
Stakeholder  Engagement,
 Safety,
Health,  Environmental  and  Quality  Management,  Economic  and  Regulation
and  Commercial  Arrangements,  Seabed  Survey  and  Consenting  –
onshore/oﬀshore  (DK/UK).

 Procurement,

 Speciﬁcation,

 Technical

The  deliverables  of  this  Action  are  completed  sea  bed  survey,  acquired
relevant  consenting  permissions,  permits,  approval  of  ﬁnal  investment
decision  and  award  of  key  Engineering,  Procurement  and  Construction
contract(s)  for  cable  and  converters  to  enable  the  PCI  to  commence  the
construction phase.

Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Denmark, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
October 2017 to October 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,772,242

Total eligible costs: 
€3,544,484

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
National Grid Interconnector Holdings
Limited (United Kingdom) Energinet
(Denmark)

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.14

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Viking Link Unexploded Ordnance Risk Mitigation Stage 1

1.14-0002-UKDK-S-M-17

The  Action  is  a  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)1.14
Interconnection between Revsing (DK) and Bicker Fen (UK) [currently known
as "Viking Link"], which aims to build a new high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
500 kV subsea cable of ca. 740 km and with a capacity of up to 1400 MW
between the UK and Denmark (onshore and oﬀshore).

The objective of the Action is to mitigate the risk of unexploded ordnance
(UXO) along the cable route prior to the link commencing construction, thus
supporting the operational target date of 2022. The Action consists of a single
activity,  Unexploded  Ordnance  Risk  Mitigation  Stage  1,  comprised  of  UXO
related studies and tasks which will be completed by external contractors and
supported by internal resources. The deliverables of the Action are to procure
and award the external UXO contracts, review existing survey data, acquire
the relevant permits to carry out the UXO survey, complete the geophysical
survey  via  the  chartering  of  a  marine  vessel  equipped  with  special
instruments capable of remotely measuring the characteristics of features on
the sea bed and report ﬁndings including the identiﬁcation of sites which may
require a second stage of further inspection.

Upon completion of the Action the possible second phase namely UXO Risk
Mitigation Stage 2 may commence.

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Denmark, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
January 2019 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,747,099

Total eligible costs: 
€7,494,198

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Energinet Eltransmission A/S (Denmark)
https://energinet.dk

National Grid Viking Link Limited (United
Kingdom)
http://viking-link.com

Status:
GA preparation

Energy corridor:
Northern Seas oﬀshore grid

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
1.14

Viking Link Unexploded Ordnance Risk Mitigation Stage 2

1.14-0025-DKUK-S-M-18

2.

North-South electricity 
interconnections in Western Europe

The  Action  is  a  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  1.14
Interconnection between Revsing (DK) and Bicker Fen (UK) [currently known
as "Viking Link"], which aims to build a new HVDC 500 kV subsea cable of
approximately 760 km and with a capacity of up to 1400 MW between the UK
and Denmark (onshore and oﬀshore).

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

The objective of the Action is to mitigate the risk of unexploded ordnance
(UXO) along the cable route prior to the link commencing construction. This
will be achieved through the study of potential UXO, supported with physical
intervention where necessary.

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

The scope of the Action consists of a single activity, Unexploded Ordnance
Risk  Mitigation  Stage  2.  It  covers  the  inspection  of  potential  UXO  and,  if
required, their removal or detonation. The Action builds on the ongoing Action
1.14-0015-UKDK-S-M-16 Unexploded Ordnance Risk Mitigation Stage 1.

Once the Action is completed, the construction phase can start.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
France, Spain

Implementation schedule: 
September 2014 to September 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€2,376,386

Beneﬁciaries: 
Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (France)
http://www.rte-france.com

RED ELECTRICA DE ESPAÑA S.A.U. (Spain)
http://www.ree.es

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Western Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
2.7

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Studies for a new Atlantic electrical interconnection
between Spain and France

2.7-0023-FRES-S-M-14

The Action contributed towards the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 2.7 for
the construction of an interconnector Spain and France. The length of the
cable was of approximately 370 km with a total maximum capacity of 2000
MW.

The main objective of the Action was to complete the set of studies needed to
determine  the  precise  feasibility  and  impact  of  the  new  interconnector
between Spain and France.

The  Action  was  comprised  of  geological  studies,  environmental  and  social
acceptance studies of the Action stakeholders, studies for the technological
solutions  (high  voltage  direct  current  (HVDC)  technology,  rate  of  the
converters, cable and route design) and installation processes (subsea cable
laying and protection).

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
France, Spain

Implementation schedule: 
September 2016 to March 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€6,250,000

Total eligible costs: 
€12,500,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
RESEAU DE TRANSPORT D’ELECTRICITE
(France)
http://www.rte-france.com

RED ELECTRICA DE ESPANA S.A.U. (Spain)
http://www.ree.es

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Western Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
2.7

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Additional studies for the new Atlantic electrical
interconnection between Spain and France

2.7-0001-FRES-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 2.7 for the
construction of an interconnector Spain and France. The length of the cable is
approximately 370 km with a total maximum capacity of 2000 MW.

The main objective of the Action is to complete the set of studies needed to
determine  the  precise  feasibility  and  impact  of  the  envisaged  new
interconnection between Spain and France, studying the entire route from
both substations in both countries.

The  Action  comprises  of  submarine  studies,  environmental  studies  for  the
permitting process and technical studies in order to prepare the speciﬁcations
for the tender phase of cable system and converter stations. The studies will
identify  the  ﬁnal  feasibility  of  the  selected  route  and  detail  the  technical
means to secure it. It will also provide relevant information for the start of the
consultation  and  permitting  phase  of  the  PCI  after  the  completion  of  the
action.

Once the Action is completed the Final Investment Decision will be prepared
and the subsequent phase, which includes technical equipment procurement,
will be launched.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
France, Spain

Implementation schedule: 
July 2018 to December 2024

Maximum EU contribution: 
€578,487,000

Total eligible costs: 
€1,630,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
35%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Red Eléctrica de España S.A.U. (REE) (Spain)
http://www.ree.es

Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE)
(France)
http://www.rte-france.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Western Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
2.7

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Works for Biscay Gulf electricity France-Spain
interconnection

2.7-0013-FRES-W-M-17

The Action implements all but the system commissioning of PCI 2.7 for the
construction of an interconnector between Spain and France, also known as
Biscay Bay interconnector. The length of the route is estimated to be approx.
370 km of which around 280 km involves a submarine section.

The main objective of the Action is the construction of 2 independent HVDC
links, comprised of 4 cables, 4 converter stations each rated 1000 MW, located
close to Cubnezais (FR) and Gatika (ES) and their HVAC 400kV connection
lines from the converter transformers to the existing substations in Cubnezais
400 kV and Gatika 400 kV including the extension of the latter.

The Action comprises of the procurement, purchase, supply and deployment
of  components,  systems  and  services,  as  well  as  the  construction  and
installation  activities  (mainly  throughout  turnkey  contracts)  related  to  the
Capbreton canyon marine drilling, the converter stations (two in Gatika and
two in Cubnezais), and the cable system (composed of 4 cables).

Once  the  action  is  completed,  the  PCI  will  be  ready  to  be  system-
commissioned.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Germany

Implementation schedule: 
November 2016 to May 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€40,250,000

Total eligible costs: 
€80,500,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
TransnetBW GmbH (Germany) TenneT TSO
GmbH (Germany)

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Western Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
2.10

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Developing the SuedLink

2.10-0017-DE-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 2.10 for the
construction of the underground onshore internal lines of high voltage direct
current (HDVC) with a transmission capacity of 2GW and a length of approx.
700 km between Brunsbüttel-Großgartach and Wilster-Grafenrheinfeld (DE) to
increase capacity at Northern and Southern borders.

The main objective of the Action is to deﬁne a 1000 metres wide corridor route
from  the  north  to  the  south  of  Germany.  This  corridor  proposal  will  be
assessed within an administrative procedure called Federal Sectoral Planning
(Bundesfachplanung)  executed  under  the  competent  authority  (the
Bundesnetzagentur,  BNetzA).

The Action comprises of the preparation and submission of the initial and ﬁnal
Federal Sectoral Planning application and the administrative decision, taken
by  the  competent  authority.  The  Action  also  covers  the  beneﬁciaries'
contribution to the scoping conferences and public hearings as well as the
implementation of other public acceptance measures. These include citizen
information events such as expert debates, information markets and round
tables and the dissemination of around 15,000 information materials.

Once the Action is completed, the Planning Approval Procedure can start,
aiming to identify a more speciﬁc route of a 1,000 metres wide corridor.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Portugal

Implementation schedule: 
March 2016 to March 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€250,000

Total eligible costs: 
€500,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
REN – Rede Eléctrica Nacional, S.A.
(Portugal)
http://www.ren.pt

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Western Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
2.16.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Environmental and engineering studies for the
development of the internal Pedralva and Alfena 400 kV
double circuit OHL

2.16.1-0030-PT-S-M-15

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 2.16.1. The studies
concern approximately 67 km, 400 kV, double circuit Over Head Line (OHL)
linking the future Sobrado substation to the existing Pedralva substation.

The  Action's  aim  is  to  prepare  the  necessary  studies  required  for  the
construction of the PCI:

a)  Basic  study  which  will  provide  the  large  scale  condition  factors  and
determine  the  alternative  line  routes.  It  also  includes  a  stakeholder
consultation and

b) Design studies which will include studies covering materials and types of
equipment, topographical and preliminary draft studies for the optimal line
tracing  and  the  position  of  the  towers.  It  also  includes  an  Environmental
Impact Study (EIS) of the OHL which will be used for the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA). The Action will end with the issuance of an Environmental
Impact Declaration (EID).

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Portugal

Implementation schedule: 
October 2015 to March 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€250,000

Total eligible costs: 
€500,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
REN – Rede Eléctrica Nacional, S.A.
(Portugal)
http://www.ren.pt

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Western Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
2.16.3

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Environmental and engineering studies for the
development of the internal Ribeira de Pena – Vieira do
Minho 1/2, 400 kV double circuit overhead line (PT)

2.16.3-0003-PT-S-M-15

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 2.16.1 internal line
between Frades B, Ribeira de Pena and Feira which aims to connect the future
Ribeira da Pena substation (400/60kV) to the existing Vieira do Minho switch
station (400kV).

The  Action's  aim  is  to  prepare  the  necessary  studies  required  for  the
construction of the PCI. The Action consists of two studies:

a)  Basic  Study  which  will  provide  the  large  scale  condition  factors  and
determine  the  alternative  line  routes.  It  also  includes  a  stakeholder
consultation and

b) Design studies which will include studies covering materials and types of
equipment, topographical and preliminary draft studies for the optimal line
tracing  and  the  position  of  the  towers.  It  also  includes  an  Environmental
Impact Study (EIS) of the overhead line (OHL) which will be used for the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The Action will end with the issuance
of an Environmental Impact Declaration (EID).

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3.

North-South electricity 
interconnections in Central Eastern 
and South Eastern Europe

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Austria, Italy

Implementation schedule: 
October 2018 to September 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€200,000

Total eligible costs: 
€400,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Alpe Adria Energia Srl (Italy)
https://corporate.enel.it/en/stories/a/2017/01
/alpe-adria-energia

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.4

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

PCI 3.4 Interconnection Somplago (IT) – Wurmlach (AT).
Study for ﬁnal design & exemption application

3.4-0029-ATIT-S-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 3.4 "Austria - Italy interconnection between Wurmlach (AT) and
Somplago  (IT)"  which  consists  of  a  220  kV  approximately  52  km  long
underground line of about 300 MW capacity.

The  Action  has  two  objectives:  to  prepare  1)the  ﬁnal  design  of  the  PCI  cable
route and 2) the documentation needed for the third party access exemption
in Austria and Italy as deﬁned by the Regulation (EC) No 714/09.

The Action's scope covers the preparation of the technical and environmental
documentation  to  feed  into  the  ﬁnal  design  of  the  cable  route  for  the
underground  interconnector  between  Austria  and  Italy  including  the
substation in Wurmlach and the phase shifter transformer in Austria. It also
covers the preparation of the documentation for the above mentioned third
party access exemption.

Upon completion of the Action, the applications for the permits and for the
third party access exemption for the new underground interconnector will be
ready for submission to the competent authorities of Austria and Italy.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria, Greece

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to July 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€269,725

Beneﬁciaries: 
Independent Power Transmission Operator
(IPTO) S.A. (Greece)
http://www.admie.gr

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.7.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Studies and preparatory actions for the construction of the
Greek part of the 2nd interconnector between Bulgaria and
Greece (Project No. 3.7.1 Maritsa East 1 (BG) - Nea Santa
(EL)

3.7.1-0018-EL-S-M-14

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.7.1 to construct a
new  AC  400  kV  single-circuit  interconnector  with  a  capacity  of  1500  MW
between Bulgaria and Greece and concerned the part of the Maritsa East - Nea
Santa interconnection transmission line of a total length of approximately 29
km in Greece up to the Bulgarian border. A relevant Action (3.7.1-0029-BG-S-
M-14) was also undertaken by the Bulgarian TSO, ESO-EAD.

The  objectives  of  the  Action  were  to  prepare  the  application  ﬁle  in  order  to
proceed with the environmental permit granting process and deﬁne all of the
technical details required for construction. In addition, a detailed cost-beneﬁt
analysis and business plan for the entire PCI was prepared which allowed an
investment  request  to  be  submitted  to  the  relevant  national  regulatory
authorities of Bulgaria and Greece.

Action Website: 
http://www.admie.gr/en/transmission-system/system-development/projects-of-
common-interest/project/article/2194/

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
November 2014 to March 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€152,736

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD
(Bulgaria)
http://www.tso.bg

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.7.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Studies and pre-investment works for the Bulgarian part of
project Interconnection between Maritsa East (BG) and Nea
Santa (EL)

3.7.1-0029-BG-S-M-14

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.7.1 to construct a
new  AC  400  kV  single-circuit  interconnector  with  a  capacity  of  1500  MW
between Bulgaria and Greece and concerned the part of the Maritsa East - Nea
Santa interconnection transmission line of a total length of approximately 122
km in Bulgaria up to the Greek border. A relevant Action (3.7.1-0018-EL-S-
M-14) was also undertaken by the Greek TSO IPTO/ADMIE.

The  aim  was  to  prepare  studies  that  are  necessary  for  a  ﬁnal  investment
decision.  It  included  the  obtaining  of  all  necessary  permits  for  the
implementation of PCI, as well as the design and preparation of the tender
procedure for a contractor to carry out the construction.

Action Website: 
http://projects.eso.bg/projects/maritsa-east-nea-santa/?en

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2019 to June 2023

Maximum EU contribution: 
€28,641,350

Total eligible costs: 
€57,282,700

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD
(Bulgaria)
http://www.eso.bg/?en

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.7.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Construction of a new 400 kV interconnection line between
Maritsa East (BG) and Nea Santa (EL)

3.7.1-0023-BGEL-W-M-18

The  Action  implements  the  Bulgarian  section  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 3.7.1. "Interconnection line between Maritsa East (BG) and Nea
Santa (EL)". The objective of the Action is to construct and commission an
approximately 123 km long overhead transmission line on the territory of
Bulgaria between the substation Maritsa East and the Bulgarian-Greece border
connection point. The Action builds upon results achieved under CEF-E Actions
3.7.1-0029-BG-S-M-14 and 3.7.1-0018-EL-S-M-14.

The Action's scope covers the construction and commissioning of the line; the
design, construction and commissioning of the facilities for the connection of
the transmission line to the Bulgarian power system in substation Maritsa
East; the supervision of the construction of the line; the investment control &
Action  management;  and  visibility,  communication  and  transparency
measures.

Once this Action is completed as well as the construction and commissioning
of the Greek part of the PCI (not part of the Action), the commercial operation
of the interconnector Maritsa East (BG) – Nea Santa (EL) will start.

Action Website: 
http://projects.eso.bg/projects/maritsa-east-nea-santa/?en

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to July 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€269,740

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD
(Bulgaria)
http://www.tso.bg

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.7.2, 3.7.3, 3.7.4

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Studies and pre-investment works for projects: Internal
lines Maritsa East-Burgas, Maritsa East-Maritsa East 3 and
Maritsa East-Plovdiv

3.7.4-0031-BG-S-M-14

The Action included three out of four Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) from
cluster 3.7, namely three internal lines in Bulgaria:
3.7.2 Maritsa East-Plovdiv (+/- 94 km)
3.7.3 Maritsa East-Maritsa East 3 (+/- 13 km)
3.7.4 Maritsa East-Burgas (+/- 150 km)

The three 400 kV internal lines will have a capacity of 1500 MW each and total
around 257 km. Their construction will contribute to security of supply, system
ﬂexibility,  the  transmission  of  electrical  energy  from  renewable  energy
sources  and  synchronous  and  secure  operation  of  the  power  system  in
southeast Europe.

The  Action  delivered  the  documentation  necessary  for  the  ﬁnal  investment
decision. It included the ﬁnal detailed development plans and of the detailed
work designs for the construction of the three PCI lines. The tender dossiers
for the selection of construction contractors for PCIs 3.7.3 and 3.7.4 were also
prepared as part of the Action.

Action Website: 
http://projects.eso.bg/projects/maritsa-east-burgas/?en

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Construction of new 400 kV OHTL between Maritsa East
and Burgas

3.7.4-0008-BG-W-M-15

The Action implements the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.7.4. "Internal
line between Maritsa East 1 and Burgas (BG)". The objective of the Action is
the  construction  of  an  approximately  133  km  long  400  kV  overhead
transmission line between substation "Maritsa East" and substation "Burgas"
on the territory of Bulgaria.

The  Action  is  composed  of  the  construction  works  of  the  entire  line,
supervision of the construction and Action management, public acceptance,
visibility, communication and transparency activities.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2016 to July 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€28,996,650

Total eligible costs: 
€57,993,300

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD
(Bulgaria)
http://www.tso.bg

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.7.4

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to April 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€180,002

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD
(Bulgaria)
http://www.tso.bg

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.8.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Studies and pre-investment works for project "Internal line
between Dobrudja and Burgas (BG)"

3.8.1-0030-BG-S-M-14

The Action is a part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.8.1 to construct
a new AC 400 kV single-circuit interconnector with a length of approximately
110  km  and  a  capacity  of  1,500  MW  between  the  Dobrudja  and  Burgas
substations in Bulgaria.

The  aim  was  to  prepare  studies  that  are  necessary  for  a  ﬁnal  investment
decision.  It  included  the  obtaining  of  all  necessary  permits  for  the
implementation of the PCI, as well as the design and preparation of the tender
procedure  for  the  selection  of  a  construction  contractor.  The  construction
works  of  this  PCI  are  subsequently  funded  under  Action  3.8.1-0002-BG-W-
M-16.

Action Website: 
http://projects.eso.bg/projects/dobrutja-burgas/?en

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2017 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€29,857,500

Total eligible costs: 
€59,715,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD
(Bulgaria)
http://www.tso.bg

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.8.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Construction of a new 400 kV line between Dobrudja and
Burgas

3.8.1-0002-BG-W-M-16

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  (PCI)  3.8.1.  The  objective  of  the  Action  is  the  construction  of  an
approximately 100 km long overhead transmission line on the territory of
Bulgaria between Dobrudja and Burgas. The power capacity of this line will be
1500 MW at a voltage of 400 kV. This Action builds upon the preparatory
studies ﬁnanced under CEF Action 3.8.1-0030-BG-S-M-14.

The Action is composed of: the construction works of the line; the construction
works and the acceptance tests of the facilities for the connection of the newly
built line to the existing electricity grid; the supervision of these construction
works; and activities for visibility, communication and transparency.

Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Romania

Implementation schedule: 
November 2017 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€27,085,000

Total eligible costs: 
€54,170,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Compania Nationala de Transport al Energiei
Electrice "Transelectrica" SA (Romania)
http://www.transelectrica.ro

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.8.4

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Internal line between Cernavoda and Stalpu (PCI 3.8.4)

3.8.4-0003-RO-W-M-17

The  Action  fully  implements  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  3.8.4.
"Internal  line  between  Cernavoda  and  Stalpu"  (RO),  which  belongs  to  PCI
Cluster 3.8 Bulgaria — Romania capacity increase [currently known as "Black
Sea Corridor"] and reinforces the internal network of Romania by connecting
the area of the Black sea coast to the rest of Europe, including the large scale
integration of new renewable energy sources (RES), as well as increases the
cross-border transfer capacity between Romania and Bulgaria.

The objective of the Action is the construction and commissioning of 400kV
alternative current (AC) double circuit overhead transmission line (OHL) of
approx. 160 kilometres with a capacity of 2x1380MW with an input/output
circuit at the Gura Ialomitei substation between Cernavoda and Stalpu (RO).
Stalpu  substation  will  also  be  upgraded  from  220  kV  to  400  kV  and  the
Cernavoda  and  Gura  Ialomitei  substations  will  be  extended  with  400kV
switchgears that are required to support this new connection.

Once the Action is completed, the PCI will be operational.

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Slovenia

Implementation schedule: 
October 2018 to December 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€48,221,508

Total eligible costs: 
€112,143,043

Percentage of EU support: 
43%

Beneﬁciaries: 
ELES, d.o.o., sistemski operater prenosnega
elektroenergetskega omrežja (Slovenia)
https://www.eles.si/en/

Status:
GA preparation

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.9.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Construction of the OHL 2x400 Cirkovce-Pince and SS
400/110 kV Cirkovce

3.9.1-0024-SI-W-M-18

The  Action  implements  the  Slovenian  section  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  3.9.1  "Interconnection  between  Žerjavenec  (HR)/Hévíz  (HU)  and
Cirkovce  (SI)".  The  purpose  is  to  connect  Slovenia  to  the  existing
interconnection between Croatia and Hungary, resulting in two new cross-
border circuits: Cirkovce (SI) to Žerjavinec (HR) and Cirkovce (SI) to Hévíz
(HU).

The  Action's  scope  covers  the  construction  and  commissioning  of  an
approximately 80 km long 400 kV overhead transmission line on the territory
of Slovenia between the substation Cirkovce and the Slovenia-Hungary border;
the construction and commissioning of new 400 kV and 110 kV switchyards in
substation Cirkovce; and the removal of existing and obsolete 220 kV and 110
kV switchyards in substation Cirkovce.

Once  the  Action  is  completed,  the  commercial  operation  of  the
interconnection between Cirkovce (SI); Hévíz (HU) and Žerjavinec (HR) will
start.

Action Website: 
https://www.eles.si/en/transmission-line-2x400-kv-cirkovce-pince-and-rtp-400-
110-kv-cirkovce

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Cyprus, Greece, Israel

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to November 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,181,342

Beneﬁciaries: 
DEH QUANTUM ENERGY LTD (Cyprus)
http://www.euroasia-interconnector.com

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.10.1, 3.10.2, 3.10.3

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

EuroAsia Interconnector - Design, Implementation and
Environmental Studies

3.10.1-0028-CY-S-M-14

The  Action  concerned  the  entire  cluster  3.10.  Israel  –  Cyprus  –  Greece
between  Hadera  and  Attica  region  [currently  known  as  the  EuroAsia
Interconnector] which consists of an approximately 1,518 km long 400 kV
interconnector with a capacity of around 2000 MW.

The  Action  deﬁned  the  Technical  and  Technological  Solution,  selected  the
preferred  route  corridor  among  those  already  pre-deﬁned  including  a
Reconnaissance Survey, provided useful results for the cable engineering and
produced the environmental study in Cyprus, Greece and Israel.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Cyprus, Greece, Israel

Implementation schedule: 
June 2017 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€14,500,000

Total eligible costs: 
€29,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
EuroAsia Interconnector Limited (Cyprus)
http://www.euroasia-interconnector.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.10.1, 3.10.2, 3.10.3

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

EuroAsia Interconnector - Final Detailed Studies

3.10.1-0004-CYEL-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the implementation of the cluster of Projects of
Common Interest (PCIs) 3.10. The EuroAsia Interconnector consists of a 500 kV
DC underwater electric cable and associated equipment for interconnecting
the  Cypriot,  Israeli  and  Greek  transmission  networks.  The  ﬁrst  phase  of  the
interconnector will have a capacity of 1000 MW and a total length of around
1,518 km.

Building upon the preparatory studies ﬁnanced under CEF Action 3.10.1-0028-
CY-S-M-14,  the  objective  of  this  Action  is  to  ﬁnalise  the  design  of  the
interconnector  and  to  procure  the  associated  works  contracts.  The  scope
entails  the  Detailed  Geophysical  and  Geotechnical  Route  Study;  the
Submarine Power Cable Installation Study; the Territorial Civil Works Study;
the  Front  End  Engineering  Design  Study;  and  procurement  consultancy
services.

Upon completion of the Action, the construction of the PCIs will be launched.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to May 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,013,024

Beneﬁciaries: 
ČEPS a.s. (Czech Republic)
http://www.ceps.cz

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.11.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Documentation for zoning permit of the line 400 kV
Vernerov-Vitkov, substation 400 kV Vitkov and Project
study for substation 400 kV Vernerov

3.11.1-0036-CZ-S-M-14

The Action is a part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.11.1 Internal line
between Vernerov and Vitkov, Czech Republic. It is a 400 kV AC double circuit
overhead line of approximately 75 km, with a capacity of 2x1730 MVA.

The Action consisted of the preparation and approval of the documentation for
the  zoning  permit  for  the  construction  of  the  400  kV  AC  double  circuit
overhead transmission line between Vernerov and Vítkov (onshore), as well as
the documentation for the zoning and building permits for the construction of
the  400  kV  Vitkov  substation.  These  documents  are  obligatory  under  the
Building Act of the Czech Republic (No. 183/2006 Coll.), and among the grant
permits which need to be obtained before the start of the PCI's construction.

The  Action  was  completed  with  the  submission  of  the  application  for  the
zoning and building permit to the competent authorities.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic

Implementation schedule: 
July 2015 to March 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€271,408

Beneﬁciaries: 
ČEPS, a.s. (Czech Republic)
http://www.ceps.cz

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.11.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Final project documentation for substation Vítkov

3.11.1-0007-CZ-S-M-15

The Action is a part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.11.1 Internal line
between  Vernéřov  and  Vítkov  (Czech  Republic),  which  concerns  the
construction of a 400 kV AC double circuit overhead line of approximately 75
km and with a capacity of 2x1730 MVA. For the purpose of the line the new
400 kV substation Vítkov will be constructed using a special Gas-Insulated
Substation (GIS) technology.

The Action aimed to complete the preparatory work for the construction of the
substation  Vítkov  and  consisted  of  the  preparation  and  approval  of  the  ﬁnal
project documentation, including the tendering documentation, as well as of
the tendering procedure of the GIS based technology substation.

Action Website: 
https://ceps.cz/en/internal-line-between-vernerov-and-vitkov-pci-3-11-1

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic

Implementation schedule: 
May 2015 to June 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€926,804

Beneﬁciaries: 
ČEPS, a.s. (Czech Republic)
http://www.ceps.cz

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.11.2

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Documentation for zoning permit of the line Vítkov-Přeštice

3.11.2-0006-CZ-S-M-15

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.11.2 Internal line
between Vítkov and Přeštice (CZ) which concerns the building of a new 400 kV
AC double circuit overhead line (OHL) of approximately 86 km and with a
capacity of 2x1730 MVA between Vitkov and Přeštice (onshore) in the Czech
Republic.

The Action consisted of the preparation of the documentation for the zoning
permit  for  the  construction  of  the  400  kV  AC  double  circuit  overhead
transmission line between Vítkov and Preštice and for the zoning permit for
the construction of the substation Preštice.

The Action was completed by the submission of the applications for the zoning
permits for the electricity connection line from Vítkov to Přeštice and for the
substation Preštice to the competent authorities.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic

Implementation schedule: 
October 2017 to December 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,314,082

Total eligible costs: 
€2,628,164

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
ČEPS, a.s. (Czech Republic)
http://www.ceps.cz

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.11.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Final project documentation for the line between Vitkov
and Prestice

3.11.2-0012-CZ-S-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  (PCI)  3.11.2  Internal  line  between  Vítkov  and  Preštice  (CZ)  which
concerns  the  building  of  a  new  400  kV  AC  double  circuit  overhead
transmission  line  (OHTL)  of  approximately  86  km  and  with  a  capacity  of
2x1730 MVA between Vítkov and Přeštice in the Czech Republic. This Action
builds upon the results of CEF Action 3.11.2-0006-CZ-S-M-15 under which the
application to the Zoning Permit of the line was prepared.

The main objective of the Action is to support the issuance of all the technical
reports  constituting  the  ﬁnal  project  documentation  as  deﬁned  under  the
Czech  Building  Act  and  of  the  tender  documentation  for  the  line  Vítkov-
Přeštice. The outcome will be the launch of the tendering procedure for the
electricity line Vítkov-Přeštice.

Upon  completion  of  the  Action,  the  selection  of  contractors  for  the
construction works will be carried out.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic

Implementation schedule: 
November 2015 to June 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,818,000

Total eligible costs: 
€3,636,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
ČEPS, a.s. (Czech Republic)
http://www.ceps.cz

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.11.3, 3.11.4

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Final project documentation of the electricity line Kočín-
Mírovka

3.11.4-0039-CZ-S-M-15

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 3.11.3 Internal line between Přeštice and Kočín (CZ) and PCI
3.11.4 Internal line between Kočín and Mírovka (CZ).

The Action consists of the preparation of the ﬁnal project documentation and
tender documents for the extension and upgrade of the existing substation
Kočín, for the construction of the loop between the OHL V413/416 and the
existing substation Mírovka, and for the construction of the electricity line
Kočín-Mírovka. The ﬁnal project documentation is an obligatory documentation
for the implementation of the entire PCI according to the Czech Building Act.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Germany

Implementation schedule: 
October 2017 to March 2022

Maximum EU contribution: 
€70,000,000

Total eligible costs: 
€140,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
TenneT TSO GmbH (Germany)
http://www.tennet.eu

50Hertz Transmission GmbH (Germany)
http://www.50hertz.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.12

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Developing the SuedOstLink

3.12-0009-DE-S-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 3.12 "Internal line in Germany between Wolmirstedt and Bavaria
to increase internal North-South transmission capacity" with a capacity of at
least 2,000 MW and an approx. length of 600 km.

The  main  objective  of  the  Action  is  the  granting  of  the  Federal  Sectoral
P l a n n i n g   ( B u n d e s f a c h p l a n u n g )   a n d   o f   t h e   P l a n n i n g   A p p r o v a l
(Planfeststellungsverfahren) for the construction of the electricity line. These
planning procedures are part of the German Grid Expansion Acceleration Act
(Netzausbaubeschleunigungsgesetz, NABEG).

The  scope  of  the  Action  covers  the  preparation  and  submission  of  the
applications to the Federal Sectoral Planning and to the Planning Approval
along with the execution of supporting technical studies, as well as public
acceptance and consultation measures. The outcome will be the granting of
the Federal Sectoral Planning and of the Planning Approval by the competent
authority.

Upon completion of the Action, the construction works of the electricity line
will be ready to start.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Hungary

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to September 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€139,034

Beneﬁciaries: 
MAVIR Magyar Villamosenergia-ipari Átviteli
Rendszerirányító ZRt. (Hungary)
http://www.mavir.hu

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.16.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Preparation of Gönyű (HU) – National Border (HU) 400 kV
interconnection line

3.16.1-0039-HU-S-M-14

The Action was part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.16.1 which
involves the construction of a new double circuit 400 kV interconnection line
of approximately 20 km between the substations of Gönyű (Hungary) and
Gabčíkovo (Slovakia). The aim is to increase the cross-border transfer capacity
between the two countries' transmission systems, promote security of supply
and help to integrate renewable energy sources.

The Action referred to the section of the 400 kV and approximately 1 km long
double  circuit  line  of  optical  ground  wire  between  Gönyű  and  the  Slovak
border, as well as the upgrade of the Gönyű substation.

The  Action  was  comprised  of  preparation  of  the  preliminary  and  detailed
feasibility studies for the Hungarian section of the overhead line, the planning
and designing of this line and the extension of the Gönyű substation. Other
tasks included obtaining and purchasing the necessary permits, ensuring the
technical engineering and supervision during the planning phase, as well as
the preparation of the MAVIR internal decision regarding the necessity of the
submission of an investment request under EU Regulation 347/2013, including
a request for a cross-border cost allocation decision.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Slovakia

Implementation schedule: 
September 2016 to June 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€460,565

Total eligible costs: 
€921,130

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava,
a. s. (Slovakia)
http://www.sepsas.sk

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.16.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Design documentation and activities related to permit
granting process and ﬁnal building approval process

3.16.1-0035-SK-S-M-15

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  (PCI)  3.16.1  "Interconnection  between  Gönyü  (HU)  and  Gabcíkovo
(SK)", which aims to build an interconnector of approximately 18.5 km of 400
kV  AC  double  line  with  GTC  contribution  1000  MW  between  Slovakia  and
Hungary.

The  Action  covers  the  administrative  preparation  for  the  construction  of
approximately 20 km of the line which will be built on Slovak territory.

The main objective of the Action is to prepare all necessary documentation
required for the permit granting procedures and to ensure the issuance of the
permits  by  the  Building  Oﬃce  (Competent  Authority)  for  the  construction  of
the PCI. The Action also covers the preparation of the tendering procedure for
construction contractor.

The deliverables of the Action are the issuance of a territorial decision and
building permit, and the preparation of the public procurement documentation
for construction contractor.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Slovakia

Implementation schedule: 
September 2016 to June 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€643,750

Total eligible costs: 
€1,287,500

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava,
a. s. (Slovakia)
http://www.sepsas.sk

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.17

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Design documentation and activities related to permit
granting process and ﬁnal building approval process

3.17-0032-SK-S-M-15

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 3.17 "Interconnection between Sajoivánka (HU) and Rimavská
Sobota  (SK)",  which  aims  to  build  an  electricity  interconnector  between
Slovakia and Hungary and consists of approximately 49 km of 400 kV AC
double line with GTC contribution of 800 MW. The line is a double line with two
circuits on the Slovak territory and preliminary equipped with one circuit on
the Hungarian territory.

The Action covers the administrative preparation of the construction for the
approximately 27 km of the line which will be built on the Slovak territory.

The main objective of the Action is to prepare all the necessary documentation
required for the permit granting procedures and to ensure the issuance of the
permits  by  the  Building  Oﬃce  (Competent  Authority)  for  the  construction  of
the PCI. The Action also covers the preparation of the documentation for the
tendering procedure of the construction contractor.

The  deliverables  of  the  Action  are  the  issuance  of  the  territorial  decision,
issuance of the building permit and the preparation of the documentation for
public procurement for the construction contractor.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Slovenia

Implementation schedule: 
November 2014 to June 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€181,951

Beneﬁciaries: 
ELES, Ltd., Electricity Transmission System
Operator (Slovenia)
http://www.eles.si

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.21

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Study and validation of the optimal technologies for
submarine/terrestrial line HVDC Slovenia-Italy

3.21-0024-SI-S-M-14

The Action was a study for the implementation of a part of the Project of
Common Interest (PCI) 3.21 PCI Italy-Slovenia interconnection up to 1000 MW
between Salgareda (IT) and Divača - Beričevo region (SI). The Action covered
only Slovenian territory, from Divača or Beričevo to the Italo-Slovenian sea-
border in the Gulf of Trieste, covering a distance between 48 km and 128 km,
depending on the connection point – Divača or Beričevo – which is yet to be
determined.

The main objectives of the Action were to establish the optimum technology
solution  of  the  planned  High  Voltage  Direct  Current  (HVDC)  connection
between  the  two  countries  and  to  prepare  the  Strategic  Environmental
Assessment (SEA) which are both necessary for the implementation of the PCI.

For  this  purpose,  ﬁrstly  an  analysis  of  the  suitability  of  diﬀerent  HVDC
technologies was performed and, based on technical considerations the most
suitable technological solution was identiﬁed. Secondly, the Action focused on
the preparation of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), analysing
and  identifying  the  environmental  risks,  screening  potential  environmental
impacts and studying the sensitivity of the environment.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to January 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,213,000

Total eligible costs: 
€6,426,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
NATSIONALNA ELEKTRICHESKA KOMPANIA
EAD (Bulgaria)
http://www.nek.bg

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.23

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Hydro-pumped storage in Bulgaria - Yadenitsa

3.23-0063-BG-S-M-14

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.23, Hydro-pumped
storage in Bulgaria which aims to increase the production potential of the
Chaira Pump Storage Hydro Power Plant via the construction of the Yadenitsa
Dam.

This Action aimed at preparing all of the required documentation, procedures
and  permits  for  the  completion  of  the  PCI.  It  included:  the  environmental
impact  assessment,  detailed  design,  International  Federation  of  Consulting
Engineers (FIDIC) tender documents for the selection of the contractor for the
execution  of  the  construction  works;
 analysis  and  risk
assessment, the detailed site development plan and the construction permit.

 the  ﬁnancial

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Design and EIA of the PCI Hydro-pumped storage in Greece
– Amﬁlochia

3.24-0013-EL-S-M-14

4.

Baltic Energy Market
Interconnection
Plan in electricity

The Action was part of Project of Common Interest (PCI) 3.24 Hydro-pumped
storage  in  Greece  (Amﬁlochia)  which  consists  of  two  independent  upper
reservoirs  (Agios  Georgios  and  Pyrgos)  and  a  common  lower  reservoir
(Kastraki Lake). The equipment for energy production and energy pumping
will be installed in two independent powerhouses located near the Kastraki
Lake.  The  existing  infrastructure  will  be  upgraded,  helping  to  reduce  the
environmental impact and avoid the construction of a new “lower” reservoir.

The  Action  prepared  the  detailed  design  studies,  including  the  tender
documents  for  the  Agios  Georgios  and  Pyrgos  reservoirs.  Its  deliverables
included  the  detailed  design  reports,  drawings,  the  decision  on  the
environmental  terms  approval  and  the  tender  documents  for  the  Agios
Georgios and Pyrgos reservoirs.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Greece

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to December 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,882,375

Beneﬁciaries: 
TERNA ENERGY S.A. (Greece)
http://www.terna-energy.com

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South electricity interconnections in
Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
3.24

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

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Interconnection between Kilingi-Nõmme (EE) and Riga
CHP2 substation (LV)

4.2.1-0027-LVLV-P-M-14

The Action implements Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) 4.2.1 and 4.2.2
which belong to the cluster 4.2: Cluster Estonia-Latvia between Kilingi-Nõmme
and Riga. Known as the 3rd interconnection between Estonia and Latvia, it
aims to increase the security of supply and develop the electricity market in
the Baltic region.

The goal of the Action is dual. Firstly, on the cross-border section between
Estonia and Latvia, it aims to build an interconnection between Kilingi-Nõmme,
Estonia and the combined heat and power substations in the Latvian capital of
Riga. Secondly, in Estonia the Action will build the internal line between Harku
and Sindi for the eﬀective and secure operation of PCI 4.2.1. A major part of
the  new  internal  connection  will  be  established  on  existing  lines  on  the
western part of the Estonian mainland.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Estonia, Latvia

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€112,301,701

Total eligible costs: 
€172,771,848

Percentage of EU support: 
65%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elering AS (Estonia)
http://www.elering.ee

Augstsprieguma tikls AS (Latvia)
http://www.ast.lv

Latvijas elektriskie tikli AS (Latvia)
http://www.let.lv

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.2.1, 4.2.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Latvia

Implementation schedule: 
April 2017 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€9,990,000

Total eligible costs: 
€19,980,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
AS "Augstsprieguma tīkls" (Latvia)
http://www.ast.lv

Latvijas elektriskie tikli AS (Latvia)
http://www.let.lv

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.2.3

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Internal line between Riga CHP2 and RigaHPP (LV)

4.2.3-0008-LV-W-M-16

The Action implements the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 4.2.3 "Internal
line between Riga CHP 2 and Riga HPP (LV)" which belongs to PCI Cluster 4.2
Estonia — Latvia between Kilingi-Nõmme and Riga.

The Action's scope is to build the internal line between two power plants:
Riga's second Combined Heat Power Plant (Riga CHP2) and Riga Hydro Power
Plant (HPP) in Latvia.

It will cover:
-  construction  of  a  new  330  kV  transmission  line  between  the  330  kV
substations of Riga CHP2 and Riga HPP, including all the necessary design,
construction and civil engineering works;
- construction of a new line bay in the existing Riga CHP2 330kV switchyard,
including the installation of new high voltage AC equipment and switchgear
components;
- conversion of the existing 330 kV Riga HPP substation from H-type scheme to
two busbar scheme with a new AC switchgear and its auxiliary components.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
September 2014 to April 2015

Maximum EU contribution: 
€125,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
LITGRID AB (Lithuania)
http://www.litgrid.eu

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.3

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Identiﬁcation of technical requirements and costs for
integration of large scale generating unit into the Baltic
states' Power System Operating synchronously with the
Continental Europe Networks

4.3-0002-LT-S-M-14

The Action was part of Project of Common Interest (PCI) 4.3, which aims to
address the synchronous operation of the Baltic States' electricity system with
the European continental networks.

The Action's speciﬁc goal was to complement a 2013 feasibility study by the
Baltic States' Transmission System Operators, by providing the ﬁnal technical
requirements for a large scale generating unit to be integrated into the Baltic
electricity  system.  It  evaluated  various  operating  requirements  and
parameters of the synchronous zone and related costs compared to diﬀerent
scenarios.  The  study  covered  all  system  reinforcements,  stability
improvements,  technical  measures  or  operational  limitations  (if  no  other
measures  were  available),  as  well  as  the  implementation  plan.  Its  main
deliverable  was  the  set  up  the  package  of  the  ﬁnal  technical  requirements
necessary  for  the  integration  of  the  large  scale  generating  unit  into  the
transmission network.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Latvia

Implementation schedule: 
July 2014 to December 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€55,089,000

Total eligible costs: 
€122,420,000

Percentage of EU support: 
45%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Augstsprieguma tikls AS (Latvia)
http://www.ast.lv

Latvijas elektriskie tikli AS (Latvia)
http://www.let.lv

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.4.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Internal line between Ventspils, Tume and Imanta (LV)

4.4.1-0004-LVLV-P-M-14

This Action implements the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 4.4.1 Internal line
between Ventspils, Tume and Imanta and belongs to the Cluster 4.4 Latvia –
Sweden capacity increase ("NordBalt") project.

The goal of this Action is to deliver the following infrastructure:

1. The construction of a double circuit 330kV and 110 kV overhead line from
Ventspils-Tume-Imanta measuring approximately 210 km and current rating of
1600A for 330 kV line
2. The extension of the 330kV "Imanta" substation for the transmission line
connection  to  the  network,  where  a  new  AC  switchgear  and  auxiliary
components will be delivered and installed
3. The construction of the new 330kV and extension of the existing 110kV
"Tume" substation, including one 330/110kV autotransformer, reactive power
compensation equipment and new 110kV bay for autotransformer connection
to the transmission network
4. 110kV substations will be reconstructed or upgraded in view of the transit
current  rating  increase.  This  will  include  the  reconstruction  of  ﬁve  110kV
substations  and  the  upgrade  of  another  ﬁve.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
April 2015 to February 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€27,375,582

Beneﬁciaries: 
LITGRID AB (Lithuania)
http://www.litgrid.eu

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.5.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

LitPol Link construction

4.5.1-0005-LT-W-M-15

The  Action  implemented  the  ﬁrst  part  of  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)
4.5.1  which  is  the  interconnection  between  the  Lithuanian  and  the  Polish
electricity system at the Lithuanian/Polish border called “LitPol Link”.

The Action's goal was the construction and commissioning of approximately
51  km  double  circuit  400  kV  AC  overhead  line  (OHL)  between  Alytus
(Lithuania) to the Polish border. This consisted of the construction of OHL
foundations,  in  the  Lithuanian  territory  and  the  construction  and
commissioning of a 500 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) back-to-back
converter station with a 400 kV switchyard in Alytus (Lithuania). There is an 8
single-phase converter station transformers, of which 2 aree spare ones.

The Action paves the way for the commencement of the second phase of the
LitPol Link.

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Poland

Implementation schedule: 
April 2018 to December 2022

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,330,148

Total eligible costs: 
€6,660,296

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.
(Poland)
https://www.pse.pl/web/pse-eng

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.5.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

EIA and design studies for 400 kV line between
Stanisławów and Ostrołęka

4.5.2-0008-PL-S-M-18

The Action contributes to the implementation of the PCI 4.5.2 “Internal line
between Stanisławów and Ostrołęka (PL)” which aims to construct a new 400
kV AC double-circuit overhead line (OHL) with a length of approx. 108 km and
capacity of 2x1870 MVA between Stanisławów and Ostrołęka, together with
extension  of  Stanisławów  and  Ostrołęka  substations  and  construction  of
Wyszków substation.

The Action's aim is to obtain the EIA decisions and building permits for the
OHL and substations, to prepare the related preliminary and detailed designs,
and to implement social communication activities.

Once the Action is completed, the construction of the PCI is ready to start.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
December 2017 to September 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€38,938

Total eligible costs: 
€77,875

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Lietuvos energijos gamyba, AB (Lithuania)
http://www.gamyba.le.lt

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.7

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Evaluation of technical condition of the infrastructure and
penstock site for the Kruonis PSPP Expansion

4.7-0016-LT-S-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 4.7. “Capacity increase of hydro-pumped storage in Lithuania —
Kruonis” which aims to install a new 225 MW variable speed (asynchronous)
unit.

The Action aims to prepare a study in order to assess the condition of the
technological  infrastructure  built  in  1985  and  its  suitability  for  the
implementation of the Kruonis pumped storage power plant (PSPP) PCI. The
Action consists of two parts:
a) data collection and testing related to the concrete strength of the building,
characteristics of penstock poles and the geology of the penstock area
b) the analysis of the data gathered and the preparation of summary reports
which  will  include  concrete  strength  protocols,  geological  survey  report,
technical documentation regarding the depth and structural integrity of the
poles.

Once  the  Action  is  completed  the  PCI  could  enter  the  Final  Investment
Decision's phase.

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
September 2018 to October 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€77,000

Total eligible costs: 
€154,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
"Lietuvos energijos gamyba", AB (Lithuania)
http://www.gamyba.le.lt

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.7

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Evaluation of Suitability of Diﬀerent Technological
Solutions and Socioeconomic Analysis

4.7-0004-LT-S-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  PCI  4.7.  “Capacity
increase of hydro-pumped storage in Lithuania — Kruonis,” which aims to
install a new 225 MW variable speed (asynchronous ) unit.

The  Action's  aim  is  to  carry  out  studies  determining  the  most  suitable
technological solution to be selected for Kruonis hydro pumped-storage power
plant's (HPSPP) expansion, as well as to assess the long-term socioeconomic
beneﬁts to the grid and the market in the regional context in the light of the
integration  of  the  Baltic  States'  electricity  network  into  the  Continental
European network.

Once the Action is completed the PCI could enter the ﬁnal investment decision
phase.

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Baltic Synchronisation Project – Phase 1

4.8.1-0021-LTLV-W-M-18

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
January 2019 to December 2025

Maximum EU contribution: 
€322,792,500

Total eligible costs: 
€430,390,000

Percentage of EU support: 
75%

Beneﬁciaries: 
LITGRID AB (Lithuania)
http://www.litgrid.eu/

AS “Augstsprieguma tīkls” (Latvia)
http://www.ast.lv/en

Elering AS (Estonia)
https://www.elering.ee/en

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.8.1, 4.8.2, 4.8.3, 4.8.4, 4.8.8, 4.8.9

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  6  PCIs  of  the  Cluster  4.8
Integration and synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity system with the
European  network,  namely  4.8.1  Interconnection  between  Tartu  (EE)  and
Valmiera  (LV);  4.8.2  Internal  line  between  Balti  and  Tartu  (EE);  4.8.3
Interconnection Tsirguliina (EE) and Valmiera (LV); 4.8.4 Internal line between
Eesti and Tsirguliina (EE); 4.8.8 Internal line between Vilnius and Neris (LT);
4.8.9 Further infrastructure aspects of the synchronisation of the Baltic States’
electricity system with the European networks. The Action fully implements
Phase 1 - Internal transmission network reinforcements in the Baltic States - of
the entire Synchronisation project.

The  Action's  scope  covers  the  construction  or  reconstruction,  including
dismantling,  of  new  or  existing  lines  in  Latvia,  Lithuania  and  Estonia;  the
construction of new autotransformers and switchyard in Lithuania; installation
of new voltage control units, equipment for providing of inertia and frequency
regulation in the Baltics and preparatory works of the AGC and frequency
control monitoring systems in the Baltics.

Once  the  Action  is  completed  together  with  Phase  II  of  the  Baltic
Synchronisation  project  the  Baltic  States  will  be  ready  to  operate  in
synchronous mode with Central European Network (CEN).

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
April 2016 to August 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€105,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
LITGRID AB (Lithuania)
http://www.litgrid.eu

AS “Augstsprieguma tīkls” (Latvia)
http://www.ast.lv

Elering AS (Estonia)
http://www.elering.ee

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.9

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Study of Isolated Operation of Baltic Power System

4.9-0014-LTLV-S-M-16

The Action was part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 4.9. "Various
aspects of the integration of the Baltic States’ electricity network into the
continental European Network, including their synchronous operation".

The Study which determined if the Baltic States power system is capable of
operating in isolated mode was carried out under the Action. It covered:
a) Data collection, description of scenarios, creation of common model
b) Steady state and transient stability analysis
c) Set up of the technical requirements and
d) Final report and stakeholder communication in the form of a press release
and stakeholder workshop

The deliverable was the Final study report covering the analysis of continental
Europe's or the Nordic Network for synchronous zone requirements for island
operation, including guidelines and a timeline for performing the Test. The
study provided the basis on which to prepare for the Test; the Test itself,
however, was not within the Action's scope.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
December 2017 to July 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€105,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
LITGRID AB (Lithuania)
http://www.litgrid.eu

AS “Augstsprieguma tīkls” (Latvia)
http://www.ast.lv

ELERING AS (Estonia)
http://www.elering.ee

Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A
(Poland)
http://www.pse.pl

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.9

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Study on Dynamic behavior of synchronously
interconnected Baltic States and Continental European
electricity network

4.9-0020-LTLV-S-M-17

The  Action  contributed  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  (PCI)4.9  "Various  aspects  of  the  integration  of  the  Baltic  States'
electricity  network  into  the  Continental  European  network,  including  their
synchronous operation".

The  Action's  goal  was  to  carry  out  the  dynamic  study  to  determine  the
feasibility of the extension of the Continental European synchronous zone in
terms  of  stability  phenomena  facilitating  the  Baltic  States’  system
synchronization  process.
The Action covered:
•  data  collection,  description  of  scenarios,  creation  of  the  steady  state
analysis;
• transient and small signal stability analysis and
• preparation of ﬁnal study report and stakeholder communication measures.

Upon  completion,  the  feasibility  of  the  extension  of  Continental  European
synchronous zone in terms of stability phenomena have been determined.

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Finland, Sweden

Implementation schedule: 
June 2018 to December 2023

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,325,000

Total eligible costs: 
€8,650,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Fingrid Oyj (Finland)
https://www.ﬁngrid.ﬁ/en/

Svenska kraftnät (Sweden)
https://www.svk.se/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
electricity

Energy sector:
Electricity

Project(s) of Common Interest:
4.10.1, 4.10.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Developing the 3rd AC interconnection Finland-Sweden

4.10.1-0016-FISE-S-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Projects  of  Common
Interest (PCIs) 4.10.1 and 4.10.2, which belong to cluster 4.10 Finland-Sweden
[currently  known  as  "Third  interconnection  Finland-Sweden"].  It  aims  to
construct a third AC 400 kV, approx. 235 km overhead line between northern
Finland and northern Sweden as well as 400 kV, approx. 155 km overhead
internal line between Keminmaa and Pyhänselkä in Finland.

The Action's aim is to carry out environmental impact assessments (EIAs),
permitting and technical design for transmission lines, series compensation
stations and substations in Sweden and Finland.

Once  the  Action  is  completed,  the  preparation  of  the  tender  for  the  PCIs
construction works will be launched.

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North-South gas interconnections
in Western Europe

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
May 2017 to November 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€925,000

Total eligible costs: 
€1,850,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Gas Networks Ireland (Ireland)
http://www.gasnetworks.ie

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.1.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Physical reverse ﬂow at Moﬀat interconnection point
(IE/UK)

5.1.1-0005-UKIE-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the implementation of Project of Common Interest
(PCI)  5.1.1  "Physical  reverse  ﬂow  at  Moﬀat  interconnection  point  (IE/UK)",
which  aims  to  allow  reverse  ﬂow  of  gas  between  Ireland  and  the  UK,  by
building  a  compressor  station  in  Ireland  and  deodorisation  facilities  at  Moﬀat
in Scotland, UK. This would enable bidirectional ﬂow of gas from Great Britain
to Ireland and for the ﬁrst time from supply sources in Ireland to Great Britain.

The  objective  of  the  Action  is  a  comprehensive  multi-disciplinary  study
(including  Pipeline  Routing  &  Environmental  screening,  Networks  Analysis
Modelling,  Conceptual  Engineering  and  Design,  Preliminary  Planning
Stakeholder consultations and Financial Viability analysis), which will assess
all aspects of the proposed project to facilitate physical reverse ﬂow between
Scotland (Moﬀat) and Ireland.

The Action is the next logical step in the PCI development and it represents a
signiﬁcant enabler for the development of the Islandmagee Underground Gas
Storage (UGS) facility in Northern Ireland (UK) (PCI 5.1.3).

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to January 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€2,500,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
InfraStrata plc (United Kingdom)
http://www.infrastrata.co.uk/

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.1.3

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Islandmagee Gas Storage Facility

5.1.3-0035-UKUK-S-M-14

This  Action  was  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  5.1.3
Development of the Islandmagee Underground Gas Storage (UGS) facility at
Larne (Northern Ireland), which aims to improve the security of supply and
increase the amount of ﬂexibility available in the gas markets of Great Britain,
Northern  Ireland  and  the  Republic  of  Ireland.  It  also  enables  greater
interconnectivity across these three neighboring markets, while supporting
the achievement of national renewable and carbon reduction targets. The PCI
concerns the development of a salt cavity gas storage facility located in Larne,
UK and will provide a working gas volume of 500 million cubic meters (mcm)
and allow for a withdrawal capacity of 22 mcm per day and injection capacity
of 12 mcm per day.

The goal of the Action was to obtain salt core samples and related data to
conﬁrm  the  feasibility  of  the  Permian  salt  layer  for  the  creation  of
underground salt caverns and the delivery of an updated basis of design for
the surface facilities.

The outcome of the Action has conﬁrmed the feasibility of this development of
an  underground  gas  storage  facility  in  salt  caverns  and  conﬁrmed  the
economic  viability  of  the  project.

Action Website: 
http://www.islandmageestorage.com/

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
July 2016 to December 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,024,000

Total eligible costs: 
€8,048,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
InfraStrata plc (United Kingdom)
http://www.infrastrata.co.uk

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.1.3

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Islandmagee Gas Storage Facility – FEED and In situ
Downhole Testing

5.1.3-0036-UK-S-M-15

The  current  Action  is  part  of  PCI  5.1.3  Development  of  the  Islandmagee
Underground Gas Storage (UGS) facility at Larne (Northern Ireland), which
aims  to improve the  security of supply and  increase the amount of ﬂexibility
available  in  the  gas  markets  in  Great  Britain,  Northern  Ireland  and  the
Republic of Ireland and enable greater interconnectivity across these three
neighboring markets, whilst supporting the achievement of national renewable
and carbon reduction targets. The PCI concerns the development of a salt
cavity gas storage facility located in Larne (UK) and will provide a working gas
volume of 500 million cubic meters (MCM) and allow for a withdrawal capacity
of 22 MCM/day and an injection capacity of 12 MCM/day.

The goal of this Action is to perform the Front End Engineering and Design
(FEED) study for the Islandmagee Storage Facility and carry out the in situ
downhole testing to determine the stress state of the Permian salt, which will
establish with greater accuracy safe operational pressure ranges for the salt
caverns.

The FEED study will identify technical requirements and design parameters for
the project which will provide greater certainty on the main project costs and
key project risks.

Action Website: 
http://www.islandmageestorage.com/

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to November 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€33,764,185

Total eligible costs: 
€92,758,750

Percentage of EU support: 
36%

Beneﬁciaries: 
GNI (UK) Limited (United Kingdom)
http://www.gasnetworks.ie

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

PCI Twinning of Southwest Scotland onshore System
between Cluden & Brighouse Bay (UK)

5.2-0042-UK-P-M-14

This Action will implement the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 5.2 "Twinning
of Southwest Scotland onshore System between Cluden and Brighouse Bay". It
involves  the  construction  of  the  remaining  50  km  system  of  transmission
pipeline,  with  a  914  mm  diameter,  that  will  operate  as  a  high  pressure
transmission pipeline and transport an additional quantity of 1.1 bcm/year of
natural gas to Ireland.

The Action aims to address the current pressure restriction in the onshore
system and complete a dual pipeline system between Ireland and the UK. It
will also remove security of supply concerns, thus increasing the operational
pressures by around 20% and gas capacity by around 10% in the network.
Other  activities  associated  with  the  Action's  implementation  include
environmental studies, material procurement and construction - leading to the
commissioning of the pipeline and the successful completion of the Action.
While for the 50 km section of pipeline there are valid planning consents, the
foreseen local deviation of 7 km at Dumfries will be subject to the consent of
the competent environmental authorities.

The completion of the Action will, as a result, reduce compressor fuel gas
usage and increase pipeline storage and technical capacity, bringing about
environmental beneﬁts through a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Portugal

Implementation schedule: 
July 2015 to December 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€97,359

Beneﬁciaries: 
REN-Gasodutos, S.A. (Portugal)
http://www.ren.pt/

Status:
Terminated

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.4

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Engineering studies (basic and detailed design) for the
development of the PCI - 3rd Interconnection between
Portugal and Spain

5.4-0001-PT-S-M-15

The  Action  "Engineering  studies  (basic  and  detailed  design)  for  the
development of the PCI - 3rd Interconnection between Portugal and Spain"
was  part  of  the  PCI  5.4  "3rd  interconnection  point  between  Portugal  and
Spain", which aims to connect both gas systems between Celorico da Beira
(Portugal) and Zamora (Spain).

The Action relates to the ﬁrst phase of the 3rd Interconnection point between
Portugal  and  Spain  and  the  related  auxiliary  installations  with  a  total
estimated length of 162 km in Portuguese territory.
The  scope  of  this  Action  included  technical  and  environmental  studies
necessary to obtain the project permit and to develop the construction of the
Celorico-Vale de Frades pipeline.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
France

Implementation schedule: 
January 2016 to September 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,150,000

Total eligible costs: 
€8,300,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Terega (France)
https://www.terega.fr/en/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.5

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Conceptual and FEED studies (French part of the Midcat
project)

5.5-0048-FR-S-M-15

The current Action is part of the Project of Common Interest PCI 5.5 “Eastern
Axis Spain-France interconnection point between Iberian Peninsula and France
at Le Perthus [currently known as Midcat]" and aims to interconnect Spain and
France  gas  networks  through  the  Eastern  Pyrenees.  The  PCI  will  have  an
approximate  length  of  180  km,  a  maximum  capacity  of  80  GWh/d  in  the
direction France to Spain and 230 GWh/d in the direction Spain to France and
a maximum operating pressure of 80 bar(g). The pipeline between Le Perthus
and the compressor station of Barbaira will have an approximate length of 120
km.

The goal of this Action is to perform the conceptual and FEED studies as well
as  the  public  consultation  for  the  implementation  of  the  ﬁrst  phase  of  the
project on the French side. This ﬁrst phase of the Midcat project corresponds
in France to the connection between the Spanish gas system at the border
and the compressor station of Barbaira.

The  outcome  of  the  Action  is  to  conﬁrm  the  feasibility  of  the  Midcat  project
from a technical, planning and ﬁnancial point of view.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Spain

Implementation schedule: 
January 2016 to December 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€402,333

Beneﬁciaries: 
Enagás Transporte S.A.U. (Spain)
http://www.enagas.es/portal/site/enagas

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.5

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Engineering studies of Midcat project

5.5-0054-ESFR-S-M-15

This Action was part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 5.5 "Eastern Axis
Spain-France interconnection point between Iberian Peninsula and France at
Le Perthus [currently known as Midcat]" and aims to interconnect Spain and
France  gas  networks  through  the  Eastern  Pyrenees.  The  PCI  will  have  an
approximate  length  of  180  km,  a  maximum  capacity  of  80  GWh/d  in  the
direction France to Spain and 230 GWh/d in the direction Spain to France and
a maximum operating pressure of 80 bar(g). The pipeline section between
Figueras to the French border will have an approximate length of 28 km.

The goal of this Action was to carry out the engineering studies of Martorell
compressor station and the engineering studies of the pipeline from Figueras
to the French border, both associated to the implementation of the Midcat
project on the Spanish side.

The outcome of this Action allows continuing with the next steps in the PCI
implementation  on  the  Spanish  side,  which  are  the  procurement,  the
permitting and the construction of both infrastructures.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Spain

Implementation schedule: 
February 2018 to December 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,701,375

Total eligible costs: 
€3,402,750

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Enagás Transporte S.A.U. (Spain)
http://www.enagas.es

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.5

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Studies for permit granting process of STEP (MIDCAT)

5.5-0011-ES-S-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 5.5 Eastern Axis Spain-France interconnection point between
Iberian Peninsula and France at Le Perthus [currently known as Midcat], which
aims  to  interconnect  Spain  and  France  gas  networks  through  the  Eastern
Pyrenees,  and  in  particular  to  its  ﬁrst  phase  (South  Transit  East  Pyrenees
project, currently known as "STEP"). The Project will have an approximate
length of 224 km, a maximum capacity of 180 GWh/d in the direction France
to Spain and 230 GWh/d in the direction Spain to France and a maximum
operating pressure of 80 bar(g).

The objective of this Action is to carry out the studies required for the permit
granting process of the pipeline from Figueras to the French border and the
Martorell compressor station on the Spanish side of STEP and includes a report
on the outcome of the public consultation and the building permit application
for both infrastructures. The pipeline from Figueras to the French border will
have an approximate length of 28 km, a diameter of DN 900 and a pressure
design of 80 bar(g). The Martorell compressor station will have an installed
power of 36 MW.

The completion of this Action will allow to continue with the next steps of the
project, namely the construction of the pipeline and the compressor station.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Germany

Implementation schedule: 
April 2015 to November 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,232,000

Total eligible costs: 
€2,464,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Fluxys TENP GmbH (Germany)
http://www.ﬂuxys.com/

Trans Europa Naturgas Pipeline GmbH & Co.
KG (Germany)
http://www.ﬂuxys.com/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.10

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Reverse Flow TENP - Studies

5.10-0010-DE-S-M-15

The Action “Reverse Flow on TENP – Studies” is part of the Project of Common
Interest  (PCI)  5.10  "Reverse  ﬂow  interconnection  on  TENP  pipeline  in
Germany",  which  aims  to  design  and  engineer  the  reversal  of  the  TENP
pipeline to transport gas from Switzerland to Germany.

The  scope  of  this  Action  includes  the  construction  of  a  test  deodorisation
facility  in  Krummhörn  and  includes  the  technical  and  engineering  studies
aimed at providing input for the tender for works for the reversal of Hügelheim
compressor station and the basic design for an industrial scaled deodorisation
plant in Schwörstadt region.

The Action aims to simulate and assess under what operative conditions the
gas ﬂow from North to South could be reversed.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Germany

Implementation schedule: 
July 2016 to October 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€8,665,000

Total eligible costs: 
€17,330,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Fluxys TENP GmbH (Germany)
http://www.ﬂuxys.com/

Trans Europa Naturgas Pipeline GmbH & Co.
KG (Germany)
http://www.ﬂuxys.com/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.10

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Reverse Flow on TENP – Works

5.10-0031-DE-W-M-15

The  Action  “Reverse  Flow  on  TENP  –  Works”  implements  the  Project  of
Common Interest (PCI) 5.10 "Reverse ﬂow interconnection on TENP pipeline in
Germany",  which  aims  to  design  and  engineer  the  reversal  of  the  TENP
pipeline to transport gas from Switzerland to Germany.

The  Action  covers  the  procurement  and  execution  of  works  necessary  to
enable  the  creation  of  10  GWh/h  of  entry  capacity  at  the  cross-border
interconnection point Wallbach towards the Virtual Trading Point (VTP) of the
market area NetConnect Germany (NCG). The scope of this Action includes
two  Activities:  the  TENP  reversal,  which  aims  to  add  a  reverse  ﬂow
functionality at the compressor station of Hügelheim, and the construction of
an innovative industrial-scale deodorisation facility in the district of Freiburg in
order to remove the odorant in the gas.

The  outcome  of  the  Action  will  allow  importing  gas  from  Italy/France  via
Switzerland into Germany.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Italy, Malta

Implementation schedule: 
July 2015 to June 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€352,848

Beneﬁciaries: 
Ministry for Energy and Health (Government
of Malta) (Malta)
https://www.gov.mt/

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.19

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Route identiﬁcation study including conceptual design and
preparatory activities for the permitting process for a gas
pipeline connection between Malta and Sicily

5.19-0011-MTIT-S-M-15

This Action was part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 5.19 "Connection
of Malta to the European gas network (gas pipeline with Italy at Gela and
Floating  LNG  Storage  and  Regasiﬁcation  Unit  (FSRU))"  and  relates  to  a  gas
pipeline between Gela (Sicily) to Delimara (Malta), of approx. 155 km, DN 543
mm, estimated capacity 2 bcm/y, and the related auxiliary installations. The
primary  aim  is  to  enable  gas  ﬂows  from  Italy  to  Malta,  thus  ending  Malta’s
isolation from the European gas network.

The scope of this Action entailed the identiﬁcation of the optimal 1.2 km wide
pipeline route corridor through a detailed desktop Route Identiﬁcation Study,
including the conceptual design of the pipeline and related infrastructure and
preparatory  activities  for  the  commencement  of  the  Italian  and  Maltese
permitting processes.

The completion of the Action allowed commencing with the pre-application
permitting  procedures  and  the  preparation  of  tender  speciﬁcations  for
conducting  future  studies.

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survey, FEED, EPC tender preparation & ﬁnancial
engineering

5.19-0006-ITMT-S-M-17

6.

North-South gas interconnections
in Central Eastern and South 
Eastern Europe

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 5.19 "Connection of Malta to the European gas network (gas
pipeline  with  Italy  at  Gela  and  Floating  LNG  Storage  and  Regasiﬁcation  Unit
(FSRU))"  and  relates  to  a  gas  pipeline  between  Gela  (Sicily)  to  Delimara
(Malta),  of  approx.  159  km  (151  km  oﬀshore  and  8  km  onshore)  in  length,  a
diameter of 22” (DN 560), with a capacity 2 bcm/y, and the related auxiliary
installations. The primary aim is to enable gas ﬂows from Italy to Malta, thus
ending Malta’s isolation from the European gas network.

The  scope  of  this  Action  is  to  conduct  the  permitting  studies  for  the  gas
pipeline  between  Gela  (Sicily)  to  Delimara  (Malta).  This  includes  the
Environmental  and  Social  Impact  Assessment  (ESIA)  in  Malta  and  Italy,  a
Preliminary  Marine  Route  Survey  (PMRS)  of  the  entire  oﬀshore  route  and
related post-survey studies, the Front-End Engineering Design study (FEED) as
well  as  the  preparation  for  an  Engineering,  Procurement  and  Construction
(EPC) contract and the preparation and obtainment of the CBCA decision.

The completion of this Action will contribute to allow for the Final Investment
Decision (FID) and the launch of the procurement procedure for the award of
an EPC contract.

Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Malta

Implementation schedule: 
November 2017 to October 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,680,000

Total eligible costs: 
€7,360,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Republic of Malta (Maltese State) (Malta)
https://www.gov.mt

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Western
Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
5.19

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
September 2014 to October 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,360,868

Beneﬁciaries: 
NET4GAS, s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
http://www.net4gas.cz

Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowch GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://www.gaz-system.pl

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.1.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparatory studies for the Poland-Czech Republic
interconnection [known as Stork II] between Libhošť (CZ)-
Hať (CZ-PL) – Kędzierzyn (PL)

6.1.1-0054-CZPL-S-M-14

The Action was part of preparatory activities for the implementation of Project
of Common Interest (PCI) 6.1.1 Poland-Czech Republic Interconnection (Stork
II). The scope covered pre-investment activities for the Poland-Czech Republic
interconnector, i.e. the Libhošť (CZ) – Hať (CZ-PL) – Kędzierzyn (PL) pipeline
(52 km on the Czech side and 55 km on the Polish side) with its auxiliary
installations and the Kędzierzyn compressor station on the Polish side. The
expected transmission capacity of the interconnector is around 13.7 mcm/day
in  the  direction  from  PL  to  CZ  and  around  19.6  mcm/day  in  the  reverse
direction (Stage I).

On the Czech side, the activities covered preparation of the building permit
documentation  for  of  the  Libhošť  –  Hať  pipeline,  for  tendering  a  general
contractor and for the purchase of material. On the Polish side, the activities
included  obtaining  location  decisions,  environmental  consent,  performing
basic  and  detailed  design  and  acquiring  building  permits  for  the  Hať  –
Kędzierzyn  pipeline  and  its  auxiliary  installations,  as  well  as  obtaining  of
location decision, performing FEED and basic design and acquiring building
permit for the Kędzierzyn compressor station.

The completed Action enables the launch of the construction phase of the
Poland-Czech Republic gas interconnector.

Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic

Implementation schedule: 
January 2018 to December 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€268,750

Total eligible costs: 
€537,500

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
NET4GAS, s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
https://www.net4gas.cz/en/home/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.1.12

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Design works for upgrade of CS Břeclav

6.1.12-0010-CZ-S-M-17

This  Action  is  part  of  the  PCI  6.1.12  "Tvrdonice-Libhošť  pipeline,  including
upgrade of CS Břeclav (CZ)", which aims at the construction of a new onshore
pipeline Tvrdonice - Libhošť and the upgrading of the Břeclav compressor
station in the Czech Republic. This PCI is part of the cluster 6.1, consisting of 3
PCIs  that  address  the  construction  of  the  Czech  –  Polish  natural  gas
interconnection  (known  as  STORK  II)  and  reinforcements  of  the  related
infrastructure in western Poland.

The scope of the current Action covers the preparation of a set of documents
for  upgrading  the  existing  compressor  station  in  Břeclav  (CZ)  with  an
additional compression power. It aims at preparing the feasibility study and
drawing up the basic and detailed design for the compressor station. This
additional compression power will be fully dedicated to the Northern Moravian
region  and  the  CZ-PL  gas  interconnection  (STORK  II),  allowing  operating
pressure at the cross-border point CZ-PL and PL-CZ (both directions).

This  Action  is  complementary  to  CEF  Action  6.1.1-0054-CZPL-S-M-14
(Preparatory activities for the Poland-Czech Republic interconnection - STORK
II).
 signiﬁcantly  contribute  to  the
implementation of the PCI 6.1.12 and will allow to obtain a building permit and
proceed with the construction of the PCI.

 The  completion  of  this  Action  will

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Poland, Slovakia

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to April 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,513,805

Total eligible costs: 
€9,027,610

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://www.gaz-system.pl

eustream, a.s. (Slovakia)
http://www.eustream.sk

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.2.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparatory studies and engineering works for the Poland -
Slovakia Gas Interconnection

6.2.1-0065-PLSK-S-M-14

This Action is part of preparatory activities for the Project of Common Interest
(PCI) 6.2.1 Poland-Slovakia interconnection, which belongs to the cluster 6.2
Poland-Slovakia interconnection and related internal reinforcements in Eastern
Poland. The Action covers pre-investment activities for the Poland-Slovakia
interconnector, with a length of approx. 164 km and an expected transmission
capacity of 12.9 mcm/day in the direction PL to SK and 15.6 mcm/day in the
opposite direction.

On  the  Polish  side,  the  activities  cover  obtainment  of  the  relevant
environmental  consents,  location  decisions,  Front-End  Engineering  Design
(FEED), building permits and preparation of a basic engineering design for the
Strachocina  –  Łupkowska  pipeline,  metering  station  and  the  compressor
station. On the Slovak side, the Action entails preparation of spatial planning
design, obtaining of location permits and environmental consents, completion
of  basic  and  detailed  engineering  and  obtaining  building  permits  for  the
Slovak  pipeline  and  for  the  modiﬁcation  of  the  Veľké  Kapušany  compressor
station.

Once implemented, the Action will complete preparation procedures on both
sides of the Strachocina - Veľké Kapušany gas interconnection.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Poland, Slovakia

Implementation schedule: 
January 2017 to December 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€107,741,144

Total eligible costs: 
€269,352,860

Percentage of EU support: 
40%

Beneﬁciaries: 
eustream, a.s. (Slovakia)
http://www.eustream.sk

Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://www.gaz-system.pl

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.2.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Construction works for the Poland – Slovakia Gas
Interconnection

6.2.1-0019-SKPL-W-M-16

The Action implements the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.2.1 Poland-
Slovakia interconnector, which aims to connect the natural gas transmission
networks from both countries. The scope of the Action is the construction of
the Slovak and the Polish sections of the pipeline as well as the installation of
the auxiliary infrastructure on both sides.

The range of tasks on the Slovak side covers the construction of a pipeline of
approx. 106 km, DN 1000, with a maximum operating pressure (MOP) of 8.5
MPa from the PL-SK border to the metering station and 7.45 MPa from the
metering station to the Veľké Kapušany compressor station. On the Slovak
side,  it  also  includes  the  modiﬁcation  of  the  compressor  station  in  Veľké
Kapušany. The Polish section covers the construction of a pipeline of approx.
59 km, DN 1000, MOP 8.4 MPa, from Łupkowska Pass (cross-border crossing
point)  to  Strachocina,  as  well  as  the  construction  of  the  Strachocina
compressor station, approx. 30 MW of installed power.

Once constructed, the total length of the pipeline will be approx. 165 km and
the nominal transfer capacity will be up to 15.6 mcm/d in the direction from
SK to PL and 12.9 mcm/d in the reverse direction. The Action will result in the
ﬁrst interconnection between the Polish and Slovak gas transmission systems
being established.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Austria, Czech Republic

Implementation schedule: 
October 2014 to December 2015

Maximum EU contribution: 
€41,993

Beneﬁciaries: 
NET4GAS, s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
http://www.net4gas.cz

GAS CONNECT AUSTRIA GmbH (Austria)
http://www.gasconnect.at

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.4

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparatory studies for the ﬁrst bidirectional AT-CZ
interconnection ('BACI')

6.4-0055-CZAT-S-M-14

This Action was part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.4 Bidirectional
Austria  -  Czech  interconnection  (BACI)  between  Baumgarten  (AT)-Reinthal
(CZ/AT)-Břeclav (CZ), which involves the construction of a new gas pipeline of
approximately 61 km of length with a transmission capacity of around 18
mcm/day.

In  particular,  the  activities  of  the  Action  included  the  establishment  of  a
business  plan,  an  assessment  of  market  demand,  a  ﬁnancial  analysis,  the
performance of a cost-beneﬁt analysis (CBA) and the preparation of a proposal
for a cross-border cost allocation (CBCA) decision.

This Action, comprised of activities on both the Austrian and Czech sides,
completed the preparatory stage necessary for the future joint investment
request.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Croatia

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to April 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,758,382

Beneﬁciaries: 
LNG Hrvatska d.o.o. (Croatia)
http://www.lng.hr

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.5.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Studies for LNG terminal Krk: legal & ﬁnancial advisory,
FEED, main design, tender documentation for EPC, power
supply system documentation

6.5.1-0037-HR-S-M-14

The Action was part of the preparatory activities for the implementation of the
Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.5.1, Liqueﬁed Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in
Krk  island  in  Croatia.  The  LNG  terminal  will  be  developed  in  3  stages:  1)
ﬂoating  terminal,  covering  the  installation  of  infrastructure  for  a  ﬂoating
storage  and  regasiﬁcation  unit  (FSRU),  approx.  send-out  capacity  of  2
bcm/year; 2) onshore terminal, covering the installation of infrastructure for
the onshore processing and storage of the LNG, approx. send-out capacity of
3.5  bcm/year  and  3)  onshore  terminal,  covering  the  installation  of
infrastructure for the onshore processing and storage of the LNG, approx.
maximum send-out capacity of 5 bcm/year.

 legal

 and  ﬁnancial

The  Action  covered  business,
 Front-end
engineering  design,  main  design  of  the  onshore  LNG  terminal,  studies  on
power supply. The Action delivered two sets of EPC tender documentation,
one for the FSRU jetty and its utilities and another for the onshore LNG storage
and process related infrastructure. Both tenders will be conducted at a later
stage of the project development.

 advising,

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Croatia

Implementation schedule: 
July 2015 to March 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€514,994

Beneﬁciaries: 
LNG Hrvatska d.o.o. (Croatia)
http://www.lng.hr

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.5.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Field and laboratory investigation studies and preparation
of reports

6.5.1-0026-HR-S-M-15

This Action was part of preparatory activities for the implementation of the
Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.5.1 LNG regasiﬁcation vessel in Krk, which
envisaged  the  construction  of  a  ﬁrst  onshore  LNG  (liqueﬁed  natural  gas)
terminal on Krk island in Croatia. The ﬁnal terminal was expected to have two
180,000  m3  LNG  storage  tanks  and  an  approximate  maximum  send-out
capacity of 6 bcm/year.

The  Action  consisted  of  a  set  of  studies  covering  both  onshore  and  oﬀshore
areas  of  the  terminal.  Both  onshore  and  oﬀshore  studies  focused  on  the
geological,  geotechnical,  geophysical,  seismological  and  archaeological
aspects, whereas studies on the coastal part of the LNG terminal, in addition,
included geodetic and hydrographic surveying.

The objective of the Action was to gather and assess data on the composition
and the geological structure of the onshore LNG terminal foundation soil. The
Action contributed to the design stage of the PCI 6.5.1 and provided important
input for the onshore LNG terminal building permit.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Croatia

Implementation schedule: 
March 2017 to May 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€747,000

Total eligible costs: 
€1,494,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
LNG Hrvatska d.o.o. (Croatia)
http://www.lng.hr

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.5.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Studies for the LNG terminal Krk FSRU solution

6.5.1-0014-HR-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.5.1, which
consists of the phased development of an LNG terminal on the island of Krk in
Croatia.

The Action activities cover the preparation of a series of comprehensive multi-
disciplinary studies, which will assess all remaining aspects of the project in
order  to  reach  the  Final  Investment  Decision  (FID)  and  to  start  the
construction of the ﬂoating LNG terminal (1st phase of PCI).

As  a  result  of  the  Action,  the  requests  for  the  development  consent,  the
location  permit  and  the  construction  permits  will  be  submitted  to  the
competent authorities. The Action will allow for the adoption of LNG terminal
services  tariﬀs  and  will  initiate  the  update  of  the  LNG  terminal  Rules  of
Operation. The deliverables of the Action will be, inter alia, the Environmental
Impact  Assessment,  Front-End  Engineering  Design,  Conceptual  and  Main
designs  completed  for  the  ﬂoating  unit's  jetty,  the  connecting  pipeline  and
related  infrastructure  as  well  as  preparatory  documents  for  the  FSRU
procurement. The Action is complementary to the studies carried out under
other  CEF  Actions  (6.5.1-0037-HR-S-M-14  and  6.5.1-0026-HR-S-M-15)  and
precedes  the  construction  of  the  FSRU  terminal,  also  ﬁnanced  by  CEF  under
Action 6.5.1-0018-HR-W-M-16.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Croatia

Implementation schedule: 
February 2018 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€101,400,000

Total eligible costs: 
€220,004,340

Percentage of EU support: 
46%

Beneﬁciaries: 
LNG Hrvatska d.o.o. (Croatia)
http://www.lng.hr

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.5.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Construction of LNG terminal Krk

6.5.1-0018-HR-W-M-16

The Action implements the ﬁrst phase of the Project of Common interest (PCI)
6.5.1 developing a Liqueﬁed Natural Gas (LNG) terminal on the island of Krk in
Croatia. The objective of the Action is to procure and put into operation a
Floating Storage and Regasiﬁcation Unit (FSRU) and to construct a dedicated
jetty  and  a  connecting  pipeline  with  an  approx.  send-out  capacity  of  2
bcm/year. The investments will form an integrated facility to unload, store and
regasify LNG and will allow for anchoring special purpose LNG vessels, reﬁlling
LNG into the tanks.

The planned activities include: construction of the jetty and auxiliary systems,
construction of the connecting high-pressure (HP) gas pipeline and purchase
and delivery of an FSRU.

The  completion  of  the  Action  will  enhance  the  diversiﬁcation  of  natural  gas
supply for Central Eastern & South Eastern Europe, it will increase security of
gas supply, improve competitiveness in the region and provide for a more
eﬀective integration of key infrastructure projects like in Central Eastern and
South Eastern Europe into the European gas market. This Action represents
the  next  step  in  the  PCI  development,  following  the  preparatory  studies
carried  out  under  other  CEF-funded  Actions  (6.5.1-0037-HR-S-M-14,
6.5.1-0026-HR-S-M-15  and  6.5.1-0014-HR-S-M-16).

Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Croatia

Implementation schedule: 
February 2018 to December 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€16,433,500

Total eligible costs: 
€32,867,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Plinacro d.o.o. (Croatia)

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.5.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Construction works for the LNG Evacuation Gas Pipeline
section Omišalj-Zlobin

6.5.1-0014-HR-W-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  (PCI)  6.5.1  Phased  development  of  a  Liqueﬁed  Natural  Gas  (LNG)
terminal  in  Krk.

The Action covers the construction of the Omišalj – Zlobin gas pipeline, which
will  enable  the  transmission  of  re-gasiﬁed  gas  from  the  LNG  terminal  to  the
national gas transmission system. Upon construction, the pipeline will have a
total  approximate  length  of  18  km,  with  a  diameter  of  DN  1000  and  a
maximum  operating  pressure  (MOP)  of  100  bar.  It  will  initially  ensure  a
nominal gas transfer capacity up to 2.6 bcm/y. This capacity will be increased
up to 3.5 bcm/y and 6.5 bcm/y with the development of further stages of PCI
6.5.1  Phased  development  of  an  LNG  terminal  in  Krk  and  6.5.2  Zlobin-
Bosiljevo-Sisak-Kozarac-Slobodnica Gas pipeline.

The completion of the Action will contribute to the enhancement of security of
gas supply in the region and will increase competition in the regional gas
market as an alternative source of gas will be available in South-Eastern and
South-Central  Europe.  The  Action  represents  the  next  step  in  the  PCI
development,  following  the  preparatory  studies  (6.5.1-0037-HR-S-M-14,
6.5.1-0026-HR-S-M-15  and  6.5.1-0014-HR-S-M-16)  and  the  LNG  terminal
construction works (6.5.1-0018-HR-W-M-16).

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Croatia

Implementation schedule: 
July 2015 to March 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€2,250,000

Total eligible costs: 
€4,500,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Plinacro d.o.o. (Croatia)
http://www.plinacro.hr

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.5.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Pre-investment phase for the project of the main LNG
transit gas pipeline Zlobin-Bosiljevo-Sisak-Kozarac-
Slobodnica

6.5.2-0015-HR-S-M-15

This  Action  is  part  of  preparatory  activities  for  the  implementation  of  the
Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.5.2, which concerns the construction of
Zlobin-Bosiljevo-Sisak-Kozarac-Slobodnica pipeline located in Croatia. The total
estimated  length  of  the  pipeline  is  308  km.  The  only  existing  Kozarac-
Slobodnica  section  will  be  upgraded  by  constructing  a  parallel  pipeline  of
DN800,  maximum  operating  pressure  (MOP)  of  75  bar  and  transmission
capacity 6.5 bcm/year. The other sections will be built with DN1000, MOP 100
bar and a transmission capacity of 10 bcm/year. The realization of the pipeline
is intrinsically linked to the design and the implementation of the Krk LNG
terminal (PCI 6.5.1), as the pipeline represents the main evacuation route for
the  regasiﬁed  LNG  to  a  number  of  countries  in  central-eastern  and  south-
eastern  Europe.

The  Action  covers  the  feasibility  study,  market  test,  Cost-Beneﬁt  Analysis,
business plan, preparation of documents for the Cross-border Cost Allocation
decision and detailed design.

The  Action  will  analyse  the  economic,  ﬁnancial  and  technical  aspects  for  the
Zlobin-Bosiljevo-Sisak-Kozarac-Slobodnica pipeline. The key deliverables of the
Action,  among  which  are  the  building  permits,  will  allow  starting  the
construction of the PCI 6.5.2.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Croatia

Implementation schedule: 
July 2016 to February 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€4,825,000

Total eligible costs: 
€9,650,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Plinacro d.o.o. (Croatia)
http://www.plinacro.hr/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.6

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Interconnection Croatia - Slovenia (Bosiljevo-Karlovac-
Lucko-Zabok-Rogatec (SI)) - Studies for Phase I

6.6-0046-HR-S-M-15

The  Action  is  part  of  preparatory  activities  for  the  implementation  of  the
Croatian  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  6.6  Interconnection
Croatia-Slovenia (Bosiljevo-Karlovac-Lucko-Zabok-Rogatec (SI)), which aims at
constructing a bidirectional natural gas transmission pipeline of approximately
144  km  with  a  capacity  of  165  GWh/day  in  both  ﬂow  directions  and  three
compressor stations. The scope of the Action is limited to Phase I elements,
namely the Lucko-Zabok-Rogatec pipeline section of approximate length 69
km, DN 700 diameter and maximum operating pressure 75 bar and the two
compressor stations (location to be conﬁrmed).

The activities of the Action cover the preparation of the main and detailed
design, functional speciﬁcations and basic documentation for the pipeline and
the  compressor  stations.  The  Action  also  covers  the  preparation  of  the
environmental impact assessment for the compressor stations.

The Action will result in the obtainment of the necessary location, environment
and building permits, thereby allowing to proceed with the construction of the
Phase I of the PCI.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2016 to October 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€850,000

Total eligible costs: 
€1,700,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Bulgartransgaz EAD (BTG) (Bulgaria)
https://www.bulgartransgaz.bg/en

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.8.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparatory activities in the frame of the PCI 6.8.2
Necessary rehabilitation, modernization and expansion of
the Bulgarian transmission system

6.8.2-0055-BG-S-M-15

This Action contributes to the implementation of Project of Common interest
6.8.2 "Necessary rehabilitation, modernization and expansion of the Bulgarian
transmission  system",  which  aims  at  improving  the  transmission  system’s
eﬃciency,  reliability  and  ﬂexibility,  ensuring  the  necessary  capacities.  The
project  aims  to  adapt  the  existing  gas  infrastructure  to  the  new  market
requirements  and  new  realities,  in  the  context  of  the  infrastructure
development plans in the region.

This  Action  consists  of  preparatory  and  engineering  activities  for  the
rehabilitation and reinforcement of the Bulgarian gas transmission system. It
will mainly focus on executing activities linked to the Northern semi-ring of the
gas  transmission  system  and  the  modernization  of  three  gas  compressor
stations (CSs), by means of integrating low emission gas turbine compressor
units and in-line inspections of two pipeline sections. It will clarify detailed
technical  elements  of  the  project  and  set-up  a  precise  and  detailed  cost
structure.

The results of this Action will serve as a basis for completing the preparatory
phase of the overall PCI. The outcomes will allow Bulgartransgaz EAD to obtain
the necessary decisions and building permissions and to prepare the actual
launch of the construction works for the pipeline section of the Northern semi-
ring.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
November 2016 to December 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€182,000

Total eligible costs: 
€364,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Bulgartransgaz EAD (Bulgaria)
https://bulgartransgaz.bg/en

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.8.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparatory activities for rehabilitation of the transmission
system’s section PF Valchi dol-VS Preselka

6.8.2-0026-BG-S-M-16

The  current  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of
Common  Interest  (PCI)  6.8.2  "Necessary  rehabilitation,  modernization  and
expansion of the Bulgarian transmission system", which aims at adapting the
existing  gas  infrastructure  on  the  territory  of  Bulgaria  to  the  new  market
requirements  and  new  realities  in  the  context  of  the  infrastructure
development  plans  in  the  region,  as  well  as  increasing  its  reliability  and
eﬃciency.

The  Action  is  part  of  a  series  of  preparatory  activities  necessary  for  the
implementation of PCI 6.8.2. It is the next logical step in the PCI development
and consists of pre-investment (preparatory) operations prior to the start of
the construction and installation works regarding the necessary replacement
of the pipeline section Pigging Facility (PF) Valchi Dol - Valve Station (VS)
Preselka. It will, in addition, clarify detailed technical elements of the project
and will provide for a more accurate cost structure.

The outcomes of the current Action will allow Bulgartransgaz EAD to complete
the pre-investment (preparatory) phase for this PCI and to prepare for the
launch of the construction works.

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2019 to June 2022

Maximum EU contribution: 
€27,184,518

Total eligible costs: 
€67,961,296

Percentage of EU support: 
40%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Bulgartransgaz EAD (Bulgaria)
https://bulgartransgaz.bg

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.8.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Construction works for PCI 6.8.2 Rehabilitation,
modernization and expansion of the Bulgarian transmission
system-Phase2

6.8.2-0034-BG-W-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  PCI  6.8.2  "Rehabilitation,
modernization and expansion of the Bulgarian transmission system".

The objective of the Action is to execute the rehabilitation of the two sections
of the Northern semi-ring of the Bulgarian gas transmission network to ensure
secure and reliable gas transmission, to increase natural gas transmission
capacity and to improve the conditions for injection and withdrawal of the
Bulgarian underground gas storage facility. The Action covers the supply of
materials and equipment and the rehabilitation of sections 'PIG Beglej - VA
Dermantsi - VA Batultsi - VA Kalugerovo' of approximately 58 km length and
'PIG Valchi Dol - VA Preselka' of approximately 23 km length; each DN 700
with a maximum operating pressure of 5.4 MPa. It builds upon the results of
actions  6.8.2-0055-BG-S-M-15  and  6.8.2-0026-BG-S-M-16,  namely,  the
conclusions  on  the  technical  condition  of  the  sections,  the  preparatory
activities for obtaining building permits and for procurement of construction
activities.

By  implementing  the  Action,  the  rehabilitation  of  the  two  sections  will  be
completed. This will provide technical possibilities for transporting additional
natural  gas  quantities  across  the  country  and  facilitating  several
interconnectors  with  neighboring  countries.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Greece

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to September 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€592,419

Beneﬁciaries: 
GASTRADE S.A. (Greece)
http://www.gastrade.gr

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.9.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Front End Engineering Design (FEED) & Preparation of the
EPC/ITT dossier

6.9.1-0021-EL-S-M-14

This  Action  was  part  of  the  preparatory  activities  required  for  the
implementation of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.9.1 ''Independent
Natural Gas System LNG Greece'', consisting of the construction of a new
oﬀshore  LNG  ﬂoating  storage  and  regasiﬁcation  unit  and  a  mooring  and
pipeline  system,  connecting  the  ﬂoating  unit  to  the  national  natural  gas
transmission  system  in  north-eastern  Greece,  oﬀshore  of  the  town  of
Alexandroupolis.  The  storage  capacity  on  the  ﬂoating  unit  is  expected  to  be
170.000 m3 and the estimated maximum send-out capacity is 16.8 mcm/day.

This Action's deliverables included the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED),
the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Invitation to Tender
dossier (ITT). The FEED described all the main technological components of
the  infrastructure;  it  provided  the  speciﬁcations,  developed  the  required
material lists for all the core equipment and deﬁned the main design and key
operating  principles  for  the  system's  development  and  estimated  costs.
Whereas  ﬁnalised  EPC  and  ITT  allowed  the  beneﬁciary  to  proceed  with
engagement of a construction contractor and to purchase the long lead items.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Greece

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to July 2015

Maximum EU contribution: 
€0

Beneﬁciaries: 
Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA) S.A.
(Greece)
http://www.depa.gr

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.9.2

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Aegean LNG – Studies related to permitting procedure

6.9.2-0008-EL-S-M-14

This Action was part of preparatory activities for the implementation of the
Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.9.2 Aegean LNG import terminal, which
aimed  to  construct  a  new  Aegean  oﬀshore  Liqueﬁed  Natural  Gas  (LNG)
Floating  Storage  and  Regasiﬁcation  Unit  (FSRU)  in  Greece  of  a  send-out
capacity of 3-5 bcm/year and approximately 150.000 m3 of storage capacity
and a system of marine facilities such as a mooring terminal, ship-to-ship and
ship-to-shore transfer system.

The activities included studies on safety, operation and maintenance of the
FSRU, an investigation for the potential marine antiquities in the area of the
future  LNG  infrastructure  and  a  study  on  the  environmental  impact  of
dispersal of cold seawater returning after the LNG regasiﬁcation process. The
goal  of  the  Action  was  to  assess  the  functionality  and  diﬀerent  LNG  supply
chain models of progressively (from 25,000 m3 to 150,000 m3) increasing
FSRU.

The Action was to lead to the next stage of the PCI's implementation, i.e.
Front-End  Engineering  Design  (FEED)  and  obtaining  of  environmental  and
installation permits. The Action was closed due to the development of the
alternative project - LNG terminal in Northern Greece (Alexandroupolis LNG –
PCI 6.9.1).

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Hungary

Implementation schedule: 
August 2016 to July 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€640,126

Beneﬁciaries: 
FGSZ Natural Gas Transmission Private
Company Limited by Shares (Hungary)
http://www.fgsz.hu

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.13.1, 6.13.2, 6.13.3, 6.14

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparation of the Basic Engineering Documentation for
the Hungarian part of the Romania-Hungary-Austria
transmission corridor

6.13.1-0043-HU-S-M-15

The Action contributed to the implementation of the four Projects of Common
Interest  (PCIs):  6.13.1,  6.13.2,  6.13.3  and  6.14,  that  together  aim  to
implement the Hungarian part of the Romanian-Hungarian-Austrian natural
gas transmission corridor. PCI 6.13.1 concerns the construction of Városföld-
Ercsi-Gyor pipeline (approx. 210 km, DN1000, PN100) and reinforcement of
the existing Városföld compressor station (CS) with an additional power of 5.7
MW. PCI 6.13.2 concerns the construction of Ercsi-Százhalombatta pipeline
(approx.  11  km,  DN800,  PN63).  Merged  PCIs  6.13.3  and  6.14  concern  an
upgrade  of  the  Csanadpalota  CS  with  an  additional  power  of  13.5  MW.
Cumulatively,  the  above  investments  will  increase  the  annual  bidirectional
transmission capacity HU-RO up to 4.17 bcm and AT-HU up to 4.93 bcm.

The  Action's  activities  covered  the  preparation  of  the  basic  engineering
package  for  the  above  investments  in  Hungary,  aiming  to  deﬁne  their
geographical location of the infrastructure and prepare the technical design
documentation of the pipeline and the compressor stations.

The completed Action allows launching the preparation of the Environmental
Impact Assessment for these PCIs.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
July 2015 to March 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,900,000

Total eligible costs: 
€7,800,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Bulgartransgaz EAD (Bulgaria)
http://www.bulgartransgaz.bg/en

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.20.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Conduct of 3D seismic surveys as a part of the Chiren UGS
expansion project 6.20.2

6.20.2-0021-BG-S-M-15

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 6.20.2 "Chiren UGS Expansion", the only gas storage on the
territory of Bulgaria, with a projected working gas volume of between 720
MCM and 1000 MCM, projected maximum withdrawal capacity 10 MCM/day
and projected injection capacity 10 MCM/day. The PCI aims at undertaking
measures,  such  as  performance  of  studies  and  subsequent  works,  for  the
staged  gas  storage  capacity  expansion  to  achieve  the  targeted  technical
parameters.

The 3D onshore seismic surveys to be carried out under this Action consist of
geophysical  and  geological  studies  aiming  at  the  characterisation  of  the
Chiren gas reservoir. The current Action is the next required implementation
step  of  the  PCI,  in  order  to  fully  perform  the  planned  geological  and
geophysical studies.

The results of the complete set of studies will serve as a basis for deﬁning the
best option for the expansion of Chiren underground gas storage facility and
subsequently the next steps of PCI implementation, such as the design and
construction of above and subsurface facilities.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
September 2016 to December 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€0

Beneﬁciaries: 
Bulgartransgaz EAD (Bulgaria)
https://www.bulgartransgaz.bg/en

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.20.2

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Implementation of a software package to model and
determine the optimum operating regimes of the Chiren
UGS expansion project

6.20.2-0011-BG-S-M-16

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 6.20.2 "Chiren UGS Expansion (BG)", which aims at undertaking
the necessary measures (performance of studies and subsequent works) for a
staged capacity expansion in the existing Underground Gas Storage (UGS)
facility  of  Chiren,  in  order  to  achieve  a  projected  working  gas  volume  of
between 720 MCM and 1000 MCM, projected withdrawal capacity maximum
10 MCM/day and projected injection capacity 8-10 MCM/day.

The objective of the Action was the customisation, supply and installation of a
software package (called Programme product for determining the optimum
operating mode - PPDOOM) to model and determine the optimum operating
regimes of Chiren UGS, in connection with its expansion.

However,  the  Action's  implementation  has  not  started  until  its  completion
date,  as  the  Action  has  been  negatively  impacted  by  the  delays  incurred
during the implementation of the "3D seismic survey study, part of the project
for the expansion of Chiren UGS" 6.20.2“. The Action has thus been closed.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Slovenia

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to December 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€344,500

Beneﬁciaries: 
Plinovodi, Družba za upravljanje s prenosnim
sistemom, d.o.o. (Slovenia)
http://www.plinovodi.si

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.23

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Studies for the gas transmission pipeline R15/1 Pince -
Lendava - Kidričevo

6.23-0019-SI-S-M-14

The Action was part of preparatory activities for the implementation of the
Project of Common Interest (PCI) 6.23 PCI Hungary-Slovenia interconnection,
which  aims  at  the  construction  of  a  bidirectional  gas  pipeline  connecting
Hungary and Slovenia. It is expected that the pipeline will be approximately
113 km and it will ensure maximum transmission capacity of 3.4 mcm/day.

The Action's activities covered investments on the Slovenian side only, i.e.
construction  of  a  71  km  of  the  pipeline,  construction  and  upgrade  of
compressor  station,  border  metering  and  control  station.  The  Action
concerned  the  development  of  the  National  Spatial  Plan  (analysing  and
incorporating the pipeline's future layout and basic design), determining the
exact location, functional, general technical and design characteristics of the
interconnector. The Action also covered the preparation of the environmental
impact  report,  describing  the  eﬀects  of  the  future  interconnector  and
proposing  ways  to  avoid  and/or  mitigate  its  negative  eﬀects.

The  Action's  outcome  and  deliverables  will  allow  for  the  adoption  of  the
Decree on the National Spatial Plan in Slovenia; the beneﬁciary will be able to
apply for the environmental permit and to proceed with the detailed design
study for the interconnector.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Hungary

Implementation schedule: 
May 2017 to December 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€922,500

Total eligible costs: 
€1,845,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
FGSZ Natural Gas Transmission Private
Company Limited by Shares (Hungary)
http://www.fgsz.hu

Status:
Suspended

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.24.1, 6.24.4, 6.24.5, 6.24.6, 6.24.9

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparation of EIA and obtainment of the environmental
permits for the Hungarian part of the RO-HU-AT corridor

6.24.1-0011-HU-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the implementation of the cluster of Projects of
Common Interest (PCIs) 6.24, which concerns a bidirectional phased capacity
increase  in  the  Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary-Austria  transmission  corridor
(known  as  ROHUAT/BRUA)  and  will  complete  the  RO-HU-AT  section  of  the
Vertical  Transmission  Corridor,  by  creating  conditions  for  transportation  of
1.75 bcm/y from and to RO (phase I) and 4.4 bcm/y on the RO-HU border and
5.2 bcm/y on the HU-AT border (phase II).

The Action concerns the Hungarian part of the BRUA section only and its
activities cover studies needed for the obtainment of the following: Emission
Point Source Permit of Operation and Greenhouse Gases Emissions Permit for
Point-Source for PCIs 6.24.1 (construction of approx. 9 MW compressor station
in Csanádpalota) and 6.24.9 (its upgrade to approx. 13.5 MW); Environmental
Impact  Assessment  permits  for  PCI  6.24.4  (construction  of  Városföld-Ercsi-
Győr  pipeline)  and  for  PCI  6.24.5  (construction  of  Ercsi-Százhalombatta
pipeline); amended Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Permit for PCI
6.24.6 (upgrade of Városföld compressor station).

The  Action  will  allow  proceeding  with  the  engineering  design  studies  and
requesting the building permits for the infrastructure on the Hungarian side of
the mentioned PCIs.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia

Implementation schedule: 
November 2016 to September 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,000,000

Total eligible costs: 
€2,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
eustream, a.s. (Slovakia)
http://www.eustream.sk

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.25.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Feasibility Study for the Eastring project

6.25.1-0010-SKHU-S-M-16

This  Action  is  the  ﬁrst  step  in  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  (PCI)  6.25.1  Pipeline  system  from  Bulgaria  to  Slovakia  (currently
known as EASTRING), which aims to develop a new bi-directional transmission
pipeline system that will interconnect the natural gas transmission networks of
Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia.

The  objective  of  the  Action  is  to  conduct  a  Feasibility  Study.  The  study
activities  cover  deﬁning  the  main  technical
 aspects  of  the  planned
interconnections,  including  the  possible  routing  options,  identifying  the
viability  of  the  project  under  various  scenarios  at  several  implementation
stages. Overall, nine routing options will be deﬁned and analysed, out of which
three  ﬁnal  routes  will  be  selected  and  further  assessed  with  a  focus  on  the
costs (CAPEX and OPEX), hydraulics and on the potential environmental and
social impacts and beneﬁts of the project.

The completion of this Action will contribute to the implementation of the PCI
6.25.1 by bringing relevant information on the legal, technical and economic
feasibility of the project. The outcome of the Feasibility Study will form the
grounds for further basic and detailed engineering works and will contribute to
the further decision making process for the PCI 6.25.1.

Action Website: 
http://www.eastring.eu

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
January 2017 to December 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€920,500

Total eligible costs: 
€1,841,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Bulgartransgaz EAD (Bulgaria)
http://www.bulgartransgaz.bg

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
North-South gas interconnections in Central
Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
6.25.4

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Feasibility Study on the Balkan Gas Hub

6.25.4-0015-BG-S-M-16

This Action contributes to the implementation of Project of Common Interst
(PCI) 6.25.4, which aims at the construction of a gas distribution centre on the
territory  of  Bulgaria.The  Balkan  Gas  Hub  concept  includes  additional
infrastructure aiming to bring new gas to Central/Western, South-Eastern and
Eastern Europe in order to enhance security of supply by providing access to
additional large-scale, high capacity supply streams.

The objective of the feasibility study is to assess project’s commercial and
technical  viability,  deﬁne  the  precise  business  model,  assess  project  risks,
ﬁnalise the regulatory design and structure project ﬁnancing. The results shall
allow Bulgartransgaz EAD to decide upon the implementation of PCI 6.25.4,
deﬁne  a  detailed  schedule  for  the  upcoming  development  phases  until  the
commercial operation date and develop a detailed ﬁnancing structure that can
be  discussed  with  international  ﬁnancial  institutions  and  private  sector
investors.
The results shall serve as the basis for subsequent engineering works. The
study will provide information on data such as length, diameter, pressure and
necessary above-ground equipment.

The  outcome  of  the  Action  will  determine  the  further  development  of  the
Balkan Gas Hub project.

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Southern Gas Corridor

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Turkey

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to December 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€2,014,740

Total eligible costs: 
€6,715,800

Percentage of EU support: 
30%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Tanap Doğalgaz İletim Anonim Sirketi
(Turkey)
http://www.tanap.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Environmental monitoring

7.1.1-0051-TR-S-M-14

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 7.1.1, concerning
the gas pipeline from the Georgian-Turkish border at Türkgözü/Posof/Ardahan
where it connects to SCP and ends at Turkish-Greek border in Ipsala/Edirne,
where it feeds into the TAP Pipeline.

This  speciﬁc  Action's  scope  includes  the  environmental  monitoring  of  the
TANAP Natural Gas Pipeline Project (entire PCI), as committed in the ESIA
(Environmental and Social Impact Assessment) Report. The Action concerns
third-party  environmental  monitoring  by  the  beneﬁciary  during  all  of  the
construction works, as legally required by the Turkish Ministry of Environment
and Urbanization and per international best practice.

Its objective is to ensure that all environmental components in terms of soil,
air, water and related habitats (including ﬂora and fauna) will be protected. It
also aims to minimise any possible negative human impact during TANAP
project activities. The mitigation measures are deﬁned in the ESIA Report.

The  beneﬁciary's  reports  will  be  shared  with  government  authorities,  TANAP
and the company in charge of all construction contractors.

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Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Turkey

Implementation schedule: 
May 2015 to July 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€2,559,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
Tanap Doğalgaz İletim Anonim Sirketi
(Turkey)
http://www.tanap.com/

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Engineering studies for TANAP Scada System and Crossings
under Dardanelle Strait and Evros River

7.1.1-0014-TR-S-M-15

This Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 7.1.1 "Gas pipeline
from the EU to Turkmenistan via Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Caspian,
currently  known  as  the  combination  of  the  "Trans  Anatolia  Natural  Gas
Pipeline" (TANAP), the "Expansion of the South-Caucasus Pipeline" (SCP-(F) X)
and the "Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline" (TCP)".

The Action focused on the implementation of the TANAP pipeline in Turkey and
was composed of 3 activities: detailed Engineering for SCADA (a real-time
supervisory, control and data acquisition system), for Evros River Crossing and
for Dardanelle Strait Crossing.

The expected result of the Action was the development of sound engineering
packages,  allowing  the  minimisation  of  construction  risks  and  safe
transmission  operations,  as  per  the  deﬁned  requirements  stipulated  in  the
relevant  project  documents,  such  as  the  basis  of  design  and  technical
speciﬁcations.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Turkey

Implementation schedule: 
November 2015 to June 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,846,540

Beneﬁciaries: 
Tanap Doğalgaz İletim Anonim Sirketi
(Turkey)
http://www.tanap.com/

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Detailed Engineering for Pipeline Security System (PSS)

7.1.1-0045-TR-S-M-15

This Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 7.1.1 "Gas pipeline
from the EU to Turkmenistan via Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Caspian,
currently  known  as  the  combination  of  the  "Trans  Anatolia  Natural  Gas
Pipeline" (TANAP), the "Expansion of the South-Caucasus Pipeline" (SCP-(F) X)
and the "Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline" (TCP)".

The  Action  was  composed  of  one  main  activity  concerning  the  detailed
engineering  for  the  Pipeline  Security  System  (PSS),  covering  4  metering
stations  (including  the  pigging  areas),  2  compressor  stations  (including  oﬀ
take compressor station and pigging areas), 49 block valve stations, 5 pigging
areas of future possible compressor stations and 2 pigging stations located at
each side of Dardanelle Straight Crossing.

The completion of this Action ensured the delivery and installation of a proper
PSS package in accordance with international and local rules and standards
and  enables  the  security  operator  to  supervise  all  stations  from  the  local
security room or in a centralized manner from the control centres. It also
enhanced  the  security  of  gas  transmission  through  the  TANAP  pipeline,
ensuring the uninterrupted ﬂow of gas to the European market.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Turkey

Implementation schedule: 
July 2016 to July 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€3,535,000

Total eligible costs: 
€7,070,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Tanap Doğalgaz İletim Anonim Sirketi
(Turkey)
http://www.tanap.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Design of Commercial Operations and Asset Integrity
Management Systems

7.1.1-0010-TR-S-M-16

This Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 7.1.1 "Gas pipeline
to  the  EU  from  Turkmenistan  and  Azerbaijan,  via  Georgia  and  Turkey
[currently known as the combination of "Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline" (TCP),
"Expansion  of  the  South-Caucasus  Pipeline"  (SCP-(F)X  and  "Trans  Anatolia
Natural Gas Pipeline" (TANAP)]".

The Action is composed of two main activities aiming to develop two software
systems.  The  ﬁrst  activity  concerns  the  design  and  development  of  AIMS
(Asset  Integrity  Management  System).  The  second  activity  concerns  the
design and development of COS (Commercial Operations System).

The completion of this Action will result in the development and delivery of
two  specialised  software  platforms:  one  will  reduce  the  overall  risk  of
equipment and pipeline failure, contributing to a reliable gas delivery to the
European gas market; and the other one will enable gas market operators to
use  a  common  Commercial  Operations  System,  upon  completion  of  all
commercial arrangements.

Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan

Implementation schedule: 
April 2018 to March 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,871,725

Total eligible costs: 
€3,743,450

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
W-Stream Caspian Pipeline Company Ltd
(United Kingdom)
http://www.white-stream.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Pre-FEED, Reconnaissance Surveys and Strategic and
Economic Evaluations of the Trans-Caspian Pipeline

7.1.1-0007-ELAZ-S-M-17

This Action is part of the PCI 7.1.1 «Gas pipeline to the EU from Turkmenistan
and Azerbaijan, via Georgia and Turkey, [currently known as the combination
of  “Trans-Caspian  Gas  Pipeline”  (TCP),  “Expansion  of  the  South-Caucasus
Pipeline” (SCP-(F) X) and “Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline” (TANAP)].

The main aim of the Action is to deﬁne the pre-Front-End Engineering Design
(pre-FEED) of the Trans Caspian Pipeline (TCP) to transport natural gas from
Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan crossing the Caspian Sea. The pre-FEED design is
divided in two sections. An initial phase, where the basic data, engineering
and preliminary routing will be established and a follow-up phase where the
proposed route reconnaissance survey contracts will be deﬁned and awarded
and where the mechanical design will be developed to proceed with the FEED.

The  implementation  of  the  current  Action  will  contribute  to  the  further
development of the PCI by establishing and evaluating the feasibility and basic
cases  for  the  routing  and  the  mechanical  design  of  the  pipeline.  The
completion  of  the  current  Action  will  lead  to  a  satisfactory  level  of
development  of  the  pre-FEED,  enabling  the  implementation  of  a  detailed
FEED,  including  a  reliable  estimation  of  materials  and  costs  needed  for  a
successful development of the PCI.

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Turkey

Implementation schedule: 
April 2018 to June 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€5,044,394

Total eligible costs: 
€10,088,788

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Tanap Doğalgaz İletim Anonim Sirketi A.S.
(Turkey)
http://www.tanap.com/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Cathodic protection veriﬁcation and re-modiﬁcation studies
for “As-Built” design

Call year:
2016

Archaeological Trial Trench Investigations & Rescue
Excavations

7.1.1-0015-TR-S-M-18

This Action contributes to the implementation of the PCI 7.1.1 "Gas pipeline to
the EU from Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, via Georgia and Turkey [currently
known as the combination of "Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline" (TCP), "Expansion
of the South- Caucasus Pipeline" (SCP-(F)X and "Trans Anatolia Natural Gas
Pipeline" (TANAP)]", which aims to have an initial throughput capacity of 16
bcm/year, with a potential to expand up to 31 bcm/year.

The Action contributes to the development of the TANAP pipeline by ensuring
the review of cathodic protection design, site supervision during construction
works  and  performance  of  veriﬁcation  surveys,  prolonging  the  operating
period of the infrastructure and providing operational integrity of the pipeline
itself,  as  well  as  of  every  single  installation  along  the  route  including
compressor, metering and block valve stations. In addition, the Action also
aims  to  deliver  re-modiﬁcation  studies  for  the  “As-Built  design”,  aiming  to
assess design changes during construction, validating the integrity of pipeline
and stations due to such changes and making sure that those changes are
reﬂected in the ﬁnal engineering drawings as “As-Built design”.

The  results  of  the  Action  will  provide  support  and  enable  safe  and  eﬃcient
operation of the TANAP pipeline.

Location of the Action:
Greece

Implementation schedule: 
November 2016 to September 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€14,018,347

Total eligible costs: 
€28,036,694

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (Switzerland)
https://www.tap-ag.com/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.3

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

7.1.3-0013-ELIT-S-M-16

The Action contributes to the implementation of Project of Common Interest
(PCI) 7.1.3 "Gas pipeline from Greece to Italy via Albania and the Adriatic Sea
[currently  known  as  the  "Trans-Adriatic  Pipeline"  (TAP)]",  which  aims  to
transport natural gas from the Shah Deniz II ﬁeld in Azerbaijan to Europe. The
project  is  currently  in  its  implementation  phase.  The  construction  of  the
pipeline has started in 2016.

The objective of the Action is to carry out a series of archaeological trial trench
investigations  in  the  Greek  regions  of  Kavala,  Drama,  Kilkis,  Thessaloniki,
Serres, Florina, Pella, Imathia, Kozani and Kastoria, in order to determine the
presence of buried archaeological remains, as well as any rescue excavation
activities  which  arise  as  a  result  of  the  trial  cuts  or  from  chance  ﬁnds.  The
proposed Action's deliverables are full and complete clearance of all cultural
heritage issues that arise or might arise along the proposed pipeline route in
Greece.

Once  built,  TAP  will  provide  a  direct  and  cost-eﬀective  transportation  route
completing the Southern Gas Corridor, a 3500 km gas value chain stretching
from the Caspian Sea to Europe. TAP will be 879 km in length and will cross
the territory of Greece (551 km), Albania (215 km), the Adriatic Sea (105 km)
and Italy (8 km).

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Romania

Implementation schedule: 
January 2015 to June 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€797,447

Beneﬁciaries: 
Societatea Nationala de Transport Gaze
Naturale TRANSGAZ S.A. (Romania)
http://www.transgaz.ro/en

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.5

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

FEED for three Compressor Stations in the corridor PCI
7.1.5 – Romanian section

7.1.5-0026-RO-S-M-14

The  Action  is  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  7.1.5,  the  gas
pipeline from Bulgaria to Austria, via Romania and Hungary. The Romanian
part of this PCI consisted of a pipeline and three compressor stations.

The scope of the Action was the preparation of the Front End Engineering
Design (FEED) for the construction of three Gas Compressor Stations on the
Romanian territory.

The FEED Action aimed at providing all construction details for the stations, as
set out in the Scope of Work, the bill of quantities and the material take-oﬀ for
the construction of three Compressor Stations located at Podisor, Bibesti and
Jupa areas, as well as granting of all approvals, permits and authorizations
necessary for the construction permit mandatory for works execution.

The Action resulted in obtaining the technical-economical documentation, the
tender documentation for the purchase of the compressor units, the tender
documentation for the procurement and execution phase, the permits and the
construction permit for the three compressor stations. The achievement of
these  results  led  to  an  increased  maturity  of  the  project,  contributed  to
providing  relevant  information  to  the  promoter  for  the  purpose  of  the
investment decision and allowed the start of the necessary activities for the
execution phase of the compressor stations.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Romania

Implementation schedule: 
July 2016 to August 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€179,320,400

Total eligible costs: 
€448,301,000

Percentage of EU support: 
40%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Societatea Nationala de Transport Gaze
Naturale TRANSGAZ S.A. (Romania)
http://www.transgaz.ro/en

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.5

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Development on Romanian territory of the National Gas
Transmission System on the Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary-
Austria direction, execution works Stage 1

7.1.5-0029-RO-W-M-15

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 7.1.5 “Gas pipeline from Bulgaria to Austria via Romania and
Hungary”, which consists in a new onshore pipeline with a length of approx.
1318  km  and  with  a  delivery  capacity  of  6.1  mcm/day  in  Bulgaria,  6.1
mcm/day in Romania, 6.1 mcm/day in Hungary and 52 mcm/day in Austria.
The  initial  throughput  capacity  is  of  23  bcm/year.  The  power  of  the
compressor stations amounts to a total of 345 MW.

The Action implements the Stage 1 of the PCI and consists in the construction
of a gas transmission pipeline from the Technological Node (TN) Podisor up to
the TN Recas, as well as three compressor stations.

The achievement of this Action will ensure the interconnection of the gas
transmission  systems  in  Bulgaria  and  Hungary  with  the  gas  transmission
system in Romania through the interconnection pipelines Romania-Bulgaria
and  Romania-Hungary,  ensuring  the  interconnectivity  between  the  low
pressure system in Romania and the high pressure systems in Bulgaria and
Hungary.

The performance of the works and services related to the current Action will
allow  for  the  implementation  of  Stage  2  of  PCI  7.1.5,  by  upgrading  the
transmission capacity and increasing the related pressures.

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Greece

Implementation schedule: 
May 2016 to March 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€243,250

Total eligible costs: 
€486,500

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
HELLENIC GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
OPERATOR (DESFA) S.A. (Greece)
http://www.desfa.gr/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.1.6

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Metering Regulating
station at Nea Messimvria for the interconnection with TAP

7.1.6-0007-EL-S-M-16

This Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 7.1.6 Metering and
Regulating Stations for the Connection of the Greek transmission system with
the  Trans-Adriatic  Pipeline  (TAP),  which  consists  of  two  metering  and
regulating stations, one at Komotini and one at Nea Messimvria respectively,
which will enable the ﬂow of gas from TAP to the Greek National Natural Gas
System (NNGS).

The Action consists of the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) study for
the construction of the metering and regulating station at Nea Messimvria.
The  FEED  study  will  deﬁne  technical  requirements,  such  as  operational
systems  and  technical  speciﬁcations  and  will  identify  design  parameters  for
the project required to start the tendering of the Engineering Procurement
Construction (EPC) contract. The Action will also help deﬁning the exact length
and  location  of  the  pipeline  as  well  as  the  tie-in  point  and  the  technical
capacity (minimum 3.65 bcm/y).

The objective of the Action is to deﬁne the precise interconnecting point of the
NNGS and TAP to enable the unidirectional ﬂow from TAP to the NNGS, as well
as preparing the required procedures for land acquisition, which will include
an environmental assessment.

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Cyprus, Greece

Implementation schedule: 
May 2015 to March 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€2,000,000

Total eligible costs: 
€4,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
NATURAL GAS SUBMARINE
INTERCONNECTOR GREECE-ITALY (Greece)
http://www.igi-poseidon.com/en/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.3.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Eastern Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipeline – Pre-FEED
Studies

7.3.1-0025-ELCY-S-M-15

The Action is part of the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 7.3.1 "Pipeline from
oﬀshore Cyprus to Greece mainland via Crete".

The Action included activities and studies in relation to the Pre-FEED (Front-
End-Engineering Design) phase of the PCI Eastern Mediterranean Gas Pipeline
(East  Med),  namely  technical  feasibility  studies,  reconnaissance  marine
survey, as well as economic, ﬁnancial and competitiveness studies.

The  objective  of  the  Action  was  to  provide  the  necessary  information  to
producers and downstream gas market operators, allowing the assessment
and possible selection of the project, as preferred export option, for part of the
Levantine Basin gas resources, ensuring a new reliable source of supply via a
diversiﬁed route.

The Action contributed to enhancing the maturity of the project with a detailed
and  complete  technical  and  economic  assessment,  enabling  the  project
promoter  to  provide  reliable  data  to  the  upstream  producers  and  to
downstream operators for the selection of the PCI as preferred export route.

The  Action  has  allowed  project  promoters  to  timely  proceed  with  the
development of the PCI and in particular with the FEED phase.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Cyprus, Greece

Implementation schedule: 
May 2018 to December 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€34,500,000

Total eligible costs: 
€69,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Natural Gas Submarine Interconnector
Greece-Italy Poseidon S.A. (Greece)
http://www.igi-poseidon.com/en/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.3.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

EastMed Pipeline Project – Development Phase

7.3.1-0023-CYEL-S-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  PCI  7.3.1  'EastMed
Pipeline',  aiming  at  contributing  to  the  diversiﬁcation  of  gas  supply  sources
and routes to the EU, ending the isolation of Cyprus and Crete, developing
new gas production in the Eastern Mediterranean region and facilitating gas
exchanges in Southeast Europe.

The main objective of the Action is to carry out the studies required to provide
the necessary technical inputs for starting the implementation phase of the
PCI. The Action will build on the results of the Pre-FEED analysis and include
the main remaining steps, leading to the Final Investment Decision for the PCI.
In particular, the Action  entails detailed design (FEED) and marine survey
activities, including all the engineering details for project implementation, as
well as permitting activities in Cyprus and Greece.

The  successful  completion  of  the  Action  will  lead  to  the  identiﬁcation  of  the
project  routing,  the  deﬁnition  of  the  project  costs  and  the  technical
speciﬁcations required for tendering the construction phase of the project, and
will  result  in  the  submission  of  the  Environment  Impact  Assessment  (EIA)
application to obtain the relevant permits from the competent authorities in
Cyprus and Greece, paving the way to start of the construction and operation
of the EastMed Pipeline.

Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Cyprus

Implementation schedule: 
March 2018 to December 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€101,255,320

Total eligible costs: 
€253,138,300

Percentage of EU support: 
40%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Republic of Cyprus represented by the
Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and
Tourism (Cyprus)
http://www.mcit.gov.cy/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.3.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Removing internal bottlenecks to end isolation & allow
transmission of NG from Eastern Mediterranean
(CyprusGas2EU)

7.3.2-0026-CY-W-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 7.3.2 "Removing internal bottlenecks in Cyprus to end isolation
and  to  allow  for  the  transmission  of  gas  from  the  Eastern  Mediterranean
region". The main objective of the Action is to build the LNG infrastructure for
importing natural gas on the island of Cyprus and facilitate its use mainly for
power generation purposes but also for other industrial and urban uses.

The Action entails the deployment of an oﬀshore LNG facility (Floating Storage
and Regasiﬁcation Unit – FSRU) as well as the construction of several onshore
natural  gas  facilities  along  the  Port  of  Lemesos  –  Terminal  2  (Vassiliko),
namely: a jetty for the unit’s safe mooring, a jetty-borne natural gas pipeline,
an onshore gas pipeline, a shoreside block valve facility, an onshore natural
gas  buﬀer  solution  and  a  pressure  reduction  and  metering  station.  These
facilities  constitute  a  critical  infrastructure  prerequisite  for  the  successful
import of natural gas on the island of Cyprus.

As an outcome of the Action, the island of Cyprus will acquire an entry point
for natural gas and possible synergies between Cyprus and other Member
States  will  occur  in  the  procurement  of  natural  gas  optimizing  delivery
schedules, creating economies of scale and enhancing solidarity.

Action Website: 
http://cyprusgas2eu.eu/index.php/en/

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Feasibility Study for the Interconnection Turkey-Bulgaria
(ITB)

7.4.2-0061-BG-S-M-14

8.

Baltic Energy Market
Interconnection
Plan in gas

The  Action  was  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  7.4.2
"Interconnector between Turkey and Bulgaria" currently known as "ITB", which
aims to create alternative supply routes, as well as the relevant infrastructure
and is a new onshore pipeline of about 200 km (approx. 75 km Bulgarian
section and approx. 130 km Turkish section) and with a daily capacity of 9
MCM/day (3 BCM/y).

The  main  scope  of  the  Action  was  to  prepare  the  Feasibility  Study  (FS),
including all technical, economic, environmental, market and social aspects of
the PCI "Interconnection Turkey-Bulgaria", for the section on the Bulgarian
territory. The goal of the FS was to assess the technical, ﬁnancial and market
aspects, as well as the potential of the respective PCI to the level of detail that
would allow Bulgartransgaz to evaluate and select the optimal option of the
PCI  implementation.  Preliminary  data  such  as  length,  diameter,  capacity,
pressurе,  above  ground  equipment,  ﬁnancial  results,  as  well  as  the  time
schedule  have  been  deﬁned  in  the  FS.

The Action was implemented in close cooperation with the Turkish part, in
order to have a common and coordinated approach, in terms of process and
deadlines, for the development of the ITB project.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Bulgaria

Implementation schedule: 
March 2015 to January 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€142,620

Beneﬁciaries: 
Bulgartransgaz (Bulgaria)
https://www.bulgartransgaz.bg/en

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Southern Gas Corridor

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
7.4.2

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Estonia, Finland

Implementation schedule: 
August 2014 to March 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€5,326,207

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elering AS (Estonia)
http://www.elering.ee

Gasum Oy (Finland)
http://www.gasum.com

Baltic Connector Oy (Finland)
http://www.balticconnector.ﬁ

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.1.1

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

Studies for Balticconnector

8.1.1-0040-FIEE-S-M-14

This  Action  relates  to  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  8.1.1.
Interconnector between Estonia and Finland ("Balticconnector"), which is a bi-
directional  oﬀshore  pipeline  that  will  physically  connect  the  Finnish  and
Estonian  gas  networks.

Balticconnector consists of three sections: the 22 km-long onshore pipeline in
Finland (including a compressor and custody metering station), the 81 km-
long  oﬀshore  pipeline,  and  the  54  km-long  onshore  pipeline  in  Estonia
(including  a  compressor  and  custody  metering  station).

The objective of this Action was to carry out preparatory studies aimed at
getting  technical  and  ﬁnancial  information  in  order  to  obtain  the  necessary
permits  for  the  pipeline's  oﬀshore  and  onshore  sections,  as  well  as  prepare
the  Final  Investment  Decision  (FID)  for  Balticconnector.  It  included  both
business model and environmental and technical studies.

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

The business model studies were composed of the market analysis/market
modelling and preparations for the business plan and investment request to
the national regulatory authorities.

The  environmental  and  technical  studies  consisted  of  the  Environmental
Impact  Assessment  (EIA)  report,  Front-End  Engineering  Design  (FEED)  and
detailed  engineering  tasks,  including  geotechnical  and  geophysical  studies
and procurement procedures for construction.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Estonia, Finland

Implementation schedule: 
May 2017 to June 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€187,500,000

Total eligible costs: 
€250,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
75%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Baltic Connector Oy (Finland)
http://www.balticconnector.ﬁ

Elering AS (Estonia)
http://www.elering.ee

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.1.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Balticconnector works

8.1.1-0004-FIEE-W-M-16

The  Action  implements  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  8.1.1
Interconnector  between  Estonia  and  Finland  (currently  known  as
"Balticconnector"), which aims to interconnect the natural gas transmission
networks of both countries.

The  scope  of  the  Action  is  the  construction  of  three  pipeline  sections:  an
onshore  pipeline  section  in  Finland  (approx.  22  km,  DN500,  80  bar),  an
onshore  section  in  Estonia  (approx.  50  km,  DN700,  55  bar)  and  an  oﬀshore
section between Estonia and Finland (approx. 80 km, DN500, 80 bar), as well
as  the  installation  of  auxiliary  equipment  including  a  pressure  reduction
station in Estonia and compressor and metering stations in both countries.
This  speciﬁc  Action  covers  the  purchase  of  equipment  and  the  construction
works for the whole infrastructure.

The  Action  will  fully  implement  PCI  8.1.1  and  will  result  in  establishing  a
physical interconnection between the Finnish and Estonian gas transmission
systems, which will become an important element of expansion of the BEMIP
gas  network,  connecting  Finland  to  the  EU  gas  market.  Furthermore,
Balticconnector (together with the enhancement of the EE-LV interconnection)
will increase the diversiﬁcation of gas supplies in the Baltic region, enhancing
competitiveness  and  strengthening  the  liberalization  process  of  the  gas
markets in the Baltic States.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Latvia, Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
October 2017 to September 2018

Maximum EU contribution: 
€175,000

Total eligible costs: 
€350,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
AS Conexus Baltic Grid (Latvia)
http://www.conexus.lv

AB Amber Grid (Lithuania)
http://www.ambergrid.lt

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.2.1

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

The Feasibility Study and Cost-Beneﬁt Analysis for the
Enhancement of Latvia-Lithuania Interconnection

8.2.1-0001-LTLV-S-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.2.1 Enhancement of Latvia-Lithuania, which aims to increase
the interconnection capacity between the gas systems of both Member States.

The objective of this Action is to prepare a feasibility study and a cost-beneﬁt
analysis  (CBA)  aimed  at  analysing  the  possibility  to  enhance  the
interconnection capacity between Latvia and Lithuania, in order to address the
increasing demand of gas ﬂow between both countries as well as to adapt to a
changing gas market. The feasibility study will determine the precise technical
scope of the project. It will detail the needed infrastructure elements and
related  technical  parameters,  assess  the  available  technical  options  and
identify  the  most  eﬃcient  solution,  as  well  as  determine  the  needed  cross-
border capacity for the elimination of the possible bottlenecks between Latvia
and Lithuania. Furthermore the study will evaluate the need for a cross-border
cost allocation (CBCA).

The completion of this Action will contribute to the implementation of the PCI
8.2.1 by preparing a solid basis for taking further crucial steps towards the
Final Investment Decision (FID) to implement the project and start the design
and construction phase.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Estonia

Implementation schedule: 
July 2016 to December 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€18,625,000

Total eligible costs: 
€37,250,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Elering AS (Estonia)
http://www.elering.ee

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.2.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Estonia-Latvia gas interconnection enhancement

8.2.2-0005-EE-W-M-16

The  Action  implements  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  8.2.2
"Enhancement of Estonia-Latvia interconnection".

The scope of the Action is the construction of gas network infrastructure in
three diﬀerent locations: a gas metering station near the Estonia-Latvia border
in  Karksi;  a  border  valve  in  Lilli  (between  Karksi  and  the  Estonia-Latvia
border)and a bidirectional compressor station in South Estonia in Puiatu.

This  Action  covers  the  tendering  for  engineering,  procurement  and
construction,  as  well  as  the  execution  of  the  construction  works  and  the
commissioning of the whole infrastructure.

The Action will fully implement the PCI 8.2.2 and its completion will result in
improving  the  gas  transmission  infrastructure  to  allow  bidirectional  gas  ﬂow
between  the  Estonian  and  Latvian  gas  transmission  systems  as  well  as
increasing the overall cross-border transmission capacity.

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Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Lithuania

Implementation schedule: 
July 2014 to March 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€24,739,293

Beneﬁciaries: 
AB "Amber Grid" (Lithuania)
http://www.ambergrid.lt

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.2.3

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Construction of the Klaipeda-Kursenai Gas Transmission
Pipeline

8.2.3-0001-LT-P-M-14

This  Action  contributed  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.2.3. capacity enhancement of Klaipeda-Kiemenai pipeline in
Lithuania.

This  Action  involved  the  construction  of  the  Klaipeda–Kursenai  gas
transmission pipeline, which connects the LNG (liqueﬁed natural gas) terminal
infrastructure in Klaipeda to the gas transmission system towards Kursenai.
The +/- 111 km pipeline has a nominal diameter of DN 800 mm (DN 250 mm
and DN 150 mm of the bypass line in valve stations and exhaust pipes) and a
designed pressure of 5.4 MPa.

The  construction  of  this  pipeline  has  eliminated  a  bottleneck  in  the  gas
transmission system and has enhanced the capacity of the Klaipeda-Kiemenai
pipeline, enabling the transport of substantial gas volumes (up to 10.3 mcm/d)
from the new supply route (the LNG terminal in Klaipeda).
Furthermore this Action has contributed to enhance security of the gas supply
and competition in the gas market of the Baltic states.

Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Latvia

Implementation schedule: 
February 2017 to November 2017

Maximum EU contribution: 
€150,000

Beneﬁciaries: 
Conexus Baltic Grid (Latvia)
http://www.conexus.lv

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.2.4

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Inčukalns underground gas storage-study of increased
ﬂexibility and use as strategic gas storage

8.2.4-0025-LV-S-M-16

The  Action  contributed  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.2.4 Enhancement of Inčukalns Underground Gas Storage (LV)
which aims to upgrade and extend an existing aquifer gas storage facility in
Latvia.
The main Action’s objective was to carry out a study aimed at analysing the
possibility to enhance the existing Inčukalns Underground Gas Storages (UGS)
both from a technical and commercial point of view, as well as to increase the
use of the storage and better contribute to the regional security of supply.

The study covered ﬁve main elements:
- Market analysis on the need and value for a more ﬂexible gas storage
- Analysis on regional security of supply
- Assessment and modelling of reservoir and wells
- Surface facilities analyses in view of increased ﬂexibility
- Preparation of a business plan and a roadmap in view of possible changes in
the use of the existing gas storage facility.

Enhancing the use of the Inčukalns UGS facility will result in improved security
of  gas  supply  and  will  contribute  to  ending  energy  isolation  and  market
integration  in  the  Baltic  Energy  Market  Interconnection  Plan  (BEMIP).  The
completion of this Action has provided relevant input and a solid basis for
making a decision on the next phase of the project.

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Latvia

Implementation schedule: 
October 2018 to December 2025

Maximum EU contribution: 
€44,000,000

Total eligible costs: 
€88,000,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Conexus Baltic Grid (Latvia)
http://www.conexus.lv

Status:
GA preparation

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.2.4

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Enhancement of Inčukalns Underground gas storage

8.2.4-0031-LV-W-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.2.4 Enhancement of Inčukalns Underground Gas Storage (UGS)
which aims to enhance an existing aquifer gas storage facility in Latvia.

The objective of the Action is the construction and reconstruction works of the
following infrastructure elements part of the existing UGS facility: the surface
infrastructure, the wells and the compression units.

The  implementation  of  the  Action  will  signiﬁcantly  improve  the  operational
eﬃciency of the UGS facility. Overall the Action will increase the gas injection
UGS  capacity  from  17  mcm/day  to  approx.  21-23  mcm/day,  the  gas
compression withdrawal capacity from current 0 mcm/day to approx. 12-15
mcm/day as well as the overall wells' productivity by 5% (from 8,145 mcm/day
to approx. 8,600 mcm/day).
The Action builds upon the results of the concluded CEF Energy co-funded
action 8.2.4-0025-LV-S-M-16, which relates to feasibility studies.

The completion of this Action will implement the PCI 8.2.4 and will contribute
to improve the security of gas supply and market integration in the Baltic
Energy Market Region (BEMIP).

Call year:
2015

Location of the Action:
Denmark, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
September 2015 to December 2016

Maximum EU contribution: 
€387,374

Beneﬁciaries: 
Energinet (Denmark)
http://www.energinet.dk

Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://www.gaz-system.pl

Status:
Closed

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.3

Executive summary: 
Executive Summary available here

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Feasibility Study regarding the PCI Poland - Denmark
interconnection "Baltic Pipe" TRA-N-271

8.3-0019-DKPL-S-M-15

The Action contributed to the implementation of Project of Common Interest
(PCI) 8.3 Poland - Denmark interconnection "Baltic Pipe". Baltic Pipe is an
oﬀshore gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea that will connect the Danish and
Polish gas transmission systems.

The main objectives of the Action were to deﬁne the most optimal scenario to
develop  Baltic  Pipe  and  determine  the  ultimate  eﬃcient  deﬁnition  of  the
project  from  the  commercial  and  technical  point  of  view  (scope  of  the
necessary  investments,  demand,  dimensioning,  routing,  capacity  allocation
model and cost).
This  Action  covered  the  analysis  of  the  economic  feasibility,  the  technical
feasibility study, the analysis of the regional market model development, as
well as the plan and preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) of the project.

The completion of this Action contributed to provide a solid basis for making
decisions on the next phase of the Baltic Pipe project.

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Call year:
2017

Location of the Action:
Denmark, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
October 2017 to May 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€33,149,601

Total eligible costs: 
€66,299,202

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://www.gaz-system.pl

Energinet (Denmark)
http://www.energinet.dk

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.3

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparatory works for the Baltic Pipe Project up to
obtainment of all necessary permission(s) in Poland and in
Denmark

8.3-0025-PLDK-S-M-17

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.3 Poland-Denmark interconnection "Baltic Pipe", a bidirectional
oﬀshore  gas  pipeline  through  the  Baltic  Sea  that  will  physically  connect  the
Danish and Polish gas transmission systems.

The objective of this Action is to carry out preparatory studies, geophysical
and geotechnical surveys, engineering works and pre-construction activities
as  well  as  to  prepare  the  necessary  project  documentation  up  to  the
obtainment  of  the  building  permits  for  a  number  of  key  infrastructure
elements, part of the Baltic Pipe project. These infrastructure elements are the
oﬀshore  pipeline  connecting  Poland  and  Denmark  (estimated  length  of
260-310 km, DN900, design pressure of 120-150 bar); the onshore pipeline in
Poland (estimated length of 40-154 km, DN1000); one receiving terminal in
Poland; two compressor stations in Poland and one in Denmark; as well as a
small section of the onshore pipeline in Denmark (estimated length of approx.
10 km, DN 900) connecting the Zealand compressor station to the landfall on
the East coast of Zealand.

The completion of this Action will contribute to the implementation of the PCI
8.3 by preparing a solid basis for taking further crucial steps towards the Final
Investment Decision (FID) to start the construction phase.

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Denmark, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
April 2018 to November 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€18,300,000

Total eligible costs: 
€36,600,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://energinet.dk

Energinet (Denmark)
http://en.gaz-system.pl

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.3.1, 8.3.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Reinforcement of the national gas transmission systems in
Poland and Denmark for the Baltic Pipe Project

8.3.1-0009-PLDK-S-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Projects  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.3.1 Reinforcement of Nybro - Poland/Denmark Interconnection
and  PCI  8.3.2  Poland-Denmark  interconnection  [currently  known  as  “Baltic
Pipe”].

This Action relates to a number of infrastructure elements which are part of
Baltic Pipe, namely: the onshore pipeline in Poland from Goleniów to Lwówek
(estimated length of approx. 190 km, DN1000) and the onshore pipeline in
Denmark from Egtved to the new compressor station in Everdrup (estimated
length of approx. 182 km).

The Action’s objective is to carry out preparatory studies and engineering
works, i.e. conceptual, basic and detailed design (Front End Engineering and
Design – FEED), pre-construction activities as well as prepare the necessary
project documentation up to the obtainment of the building permits for key
infrastructure elements which are part of Baltic Pipe.

The completion of this Action will contribute to the implementation of the PCI
cluster 8.3 (PCI 8.3.1 and 8.3.2) by preparing a solid basis for taking further
crucial  steps  towards  the  Final  Investment  Decision  (FID)  and  start  the
construction of Baltic Pipe.

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Denmark, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
January 2019 to December 2022

Maximum EU contribution: 
€214,920,000

Total eligible costs: 
€716,400,000

Percentage of EU support: 
30%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://en.gaz-system.pl

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.3.1, 8.3.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Construction works for the PCI infrastructure cluster 8.3

8.3.1-0035-PLDK-W-M-18

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Projects  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.3.1 Reinforcement of Nybro-Poland/Denmark Interconnection
and PCI 8.3.2 Poland-Denmark interconnection (known as Baltic Pipe).

The objective of this Action is to carry out the construction works for the
infrastructure elements of Baltic Pipe which are part of this Action, namely: a
bi-directional  oﬀshore  gas  pipeline  connecting  PL  and  DK  through  the  Baltic
Sea (estimated length approx. 275 km), two onshore pipeline sections in PL
connecting the oﬀshore gas pipeline with the Polish national gas transmission
system (total estimated length approx. 90 km), the receiving terminal, the
onshore  pipeline  from  Goleniów  to  Lwówek  (estimated  length  approx.  192
km), as well as the expansion of the compressor stations located in Goleniów
and in Odolanów.

The Action builds upon the results of the ongoing Actions 8.3-0025-PLDK-S-
M-17  and  8.3.1-0009-PLDK-S-M-18  which  relate  to  Front  End  Engineering
Design (FEED) and permitting.

The completion of this Action will contribute to the implementation of the PCI
cluster  8.3  (PCI  8.3.1  and  8.3.2)  by  taking  crucial  steps  resulting  in  the
construction and commissioning of the Baltic Pipe project.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Lithuania, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
September 2014 to July 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€10,152,087

Total eligible costs: 
€20,304,174

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
AB "Amber Grid" (Lithuania)
http://www.ambergrid.lt

Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://www.gaz-system.pl

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.5

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

Preparatory works for the Gas Interconnection Poland-
Lithuania up to building permission(s) obtainment

8.5-0045-LTPL-S-M-14

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest  (PCI)  8.5  Poland-Lithuania  interconnection  ("GIPL"  or  Gas
Interconnection Poland-Lithuania), which is a gas pipeline that will connect the
Polish and Lithuanian gas transmission systems.

This Action relates to the GIPL pipeline and its auxiliary installations. GIPL
includes, on the Polish side, a gas pipeline between Hołowczyce and the PL-LT
border (approx. range between 310 and 357 km, DN 700) and a compressor
station in Gustorzyn; on the Lithuanian side, a gas pipeline between the PL-LT
border  and  Jauniunai  (approx.  177  km,  DN  700)  as  well  as  gas  pressure
reduction and metering station(s) located near the PL-LT border.

The Action covers all of the pre-investment steps needed for the preparatory
documentation and permits up to the actual building permission for the GIPL
(tendering documentation for the localisation decision and territory planning,
basic  and  detailed  engineering  studies,  environmental  impact  assessment
(EIA)  and  related  activities  for  compressor  stations,  if  applicable).  The
objective  is  to  provide  the  Front-End  Engineering  Design  (FEED),  possible
environmental approvals and legally binding permissions, which are a crucial
step for the construction of GIPL.

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(GIPL) including supporting infrastructure

8.5-0046-PLLT-P-M-14

10.

Smart grids deployment

The  Action  contributes  to  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common
Interest (PCI) 8.5 Poland-Lithuania interconnection, currently known as GIPL.

The objective of the Action is to establish a physical interconnection between
the Polish and Lithuanian gas transmission systems. The Action consists of the
construction  of  the  GIPL  pipeline  and  its  supporting  infrastructure.  GIPL
includes, on the Polish side, a gas pipeline between Hołowczyce and the PL-LT
border  (approx.  range  between  310  and  357  km,  DN  700)  and  on  the
Lithuanian  side  a  gas  pipeline  between  the  PL-LT  border  and  Jauniunai
(approx.  177  km,  DN  700).  The  supporting  infrastructure  includes  the
construction  of  a  new  compressor  station  in  Gustorzyn  in  Poland,  the
extension,  modernization  of  the  pipeline  to  the  Hołowczyce  node,  the
extension of the Hołowczyce compressor station, as well as the construction of
gas pressure reduction and metering station(s) located near the PL-LT border
in Lithuania.

The implementation of GIPL will constitute an important element of expansion
of the BEMIP gas network, connecting the isolated Baltic States to the EU gas
market.

Furthermore,  GIPL  will  open  the  way  to  new  sources  and  routes  of  gas
supplies,  signiﬁcantly  enhancing  the  competitiveness  and  strengthening  the
liberalisation of the gas market in the Baltic countries.

Call year:
2014

Location of the Action:
Lithuania, Poland

Implementation schedule: 
May 2016 to December 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€266,386,516

Total eligible costs: 
€443,967,571

Percentage of EU support: 
60%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Operator Gazociągow Przesyłowych GAZ-
SYSTEM S.A. (Poland)
http://www.gaz-system.pl

AB "Amber Grid" (Lithuania)
http://www.ambergrid.lt

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in
gas

Energy sector:
Gas

Project(s) of Common Interest:
8.5

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Gas (ENTSOG)
http://www.entsog.eu/

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Call year:
2016

Location of the Action:
Croatia, Slovenia

Implementation schedule: 
November 2016 to November 2021

Maximum EU contribution: 
€40,489,013

Total eligible costs: 
€79,390,221

Percentage of EU support: 
51%

Beneﬁciaries: 
ELES, Ltd., Electricity Transmission System
Operator (Slovenia)
http://www.eles.si

Croatian Transmission System Operator Ltd.
(Croatia)
http://www.hops.hr

SODO Electricity Distribution System
Operator d.o.o. (Slovenia)
http://www.taktik.si

HEP-Operator distribucijskog sustava d.o.o.
(Croatia)
http://www.hep.hr

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Smart grids deployment

Energy sector:
Smart grid

Project(s) of Common Interest:
10.3

Additional information: 
European Commission (DG ENER)
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr 
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy 
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System 
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Implementation of the SINCRO.GRID PCI – Phase 1

10.3-0022-SIHR-W-M-16

The  Action  contributes  to  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  10.3
SINCRO.GRID  (Slovenia/Croatia),  which  aims  at  solving  network  voltage,
frequency control and congestion issues and enabling further deployment of
renewables (RES) and displacement of conventional generation by integrating
new active elements in the transmission and distribution grids into the virtual
cross-border  control  centre  based  on  advanced  data  management  and
common system optimisation. The Action aims to complete the PCI with the
exception  of  one  of  the  compensation  devices  in  Slovenia  which  will  be
deployed at a later stage.

The scope of the Action comprises of the i) deployment of ﬁve compensation
devices to address at cross-border level overvoltage and voltage instability
issues  within  the  regional  transmission  grid;  ii)  deployment  of  advanced
dynamic  thermal  rating  (DTR)  systems  in  the  Slovenian  and  Croatian
transmission  grids;  iii)  deployment  of  electricity  storage  systems;  iv)
integration of distributed renewable generation (DG); and v) deployment of a
virtual  cross-border  control  centre  (VCBCC)  consisting  in  dedicated  IT
infrastructure  and  software  to  be  used  by  system  operators  for  the  eﬃcient
and coordinated management of RES.

Action Website: 
https://www.sincrogrid.eu/en/

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Slovenia

Implementation schedule: 
January 2019 to June 2022

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,645,201

Total eligible costs: 
€3,225,885

Percentage of EU support: 
51%

Beneﬁciaries: 
ELES, Ltd., Electricity Transmission System
Operator (Slovenia)
https://www.eles.si/en/

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Smart grids deployment

Energy sector:
Smart grid

Project(s) of Common Interest:
10.3

Additional information: 
European Commission (DG ENER)
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Implementation of the SINCRO.GRID PCI – Phase 2

10.3-0018-SI-W-M-18

The  Action  ﬁnalises  the  implementation  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest
(PCI)  10.3  SINCRO.GRID  (Slovenia/Croatia),  which  aims  at  solving  network
voltage,  frequency  control  and  congestion  issues  and  enabling  further
deployment of renewables (RES) and displacement of conventional generation
by integrating new active elements in the transmission and distribution grids
into  the  virtual  cross-border  control  centre  based  on  advanced  data
management and common system optimisation. The Action complements the
CEF  co-funded  Action  10.3-0022-SIHR-W-M-16  Implementation  of  the
SINCRO.GRID  PCI  –  Phase  1.

The  Action's  aim  is  the  deployment  of  the  compensation  device  in  the
substation  Cirkovce  (Slovenia),  solving  the  deﬁciency  of  reactive  power
ﬂexibility  and  improving  voltage  proﬁle  in  the  Slovenian  as  well  as  the
Croatian  electric  power  system.
The Action's scope consists of the preparation of tender documentation, public
procurement,  design,  manufacturing  and  installation  of  the  compensation
device (variable shunt reactor) in the substation Cirkovce (Slovenia).

Once  the  Action  is  complete,  the  overall  beneﬁts  of  the  PCI  10.3  will  be
materialised:  bottlenecks  will  have  been  removed,  cross-border  power
exchanges are stimulated and the renewable potential in Slovenia, Croatia
and neighbouring countries is unlocked.

Action Website: 
https://www.sincrogrid.eu/en/

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Czech Republic, Slovakia

Implementation schedule: 
October 2018 to December 2024

Maximum EU contribution: 
€91,237,868

Total eligible costs: 
€182,475,736

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Západoslovenská Distribučná, a.s. (Slovakia)
https://www.zsdis.sk/

E.ON Distribuce, a.s. (Czech Republic)
https://www.eon-distribuce.cz/

Status:
GA preparation

Energy corridor:
Smart grids deployment

Energy sector:
Smart grid

Project(s) of Common Interest:
10.4

Additional information: 
European Commission (DG ENER)
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

ACON Smart Grids

10.4-0017-CZSK-W-M-18

The Action fully implements the Project of Common Interest (PCI) 10.4 ACON
which aims to foster the integration of the Czech and the Slovak electricity
markets, increase the competition in the region, and ensure adequate quality,
safety and reliability of electricity supply.

The  Action's  scope  consists  of  modernisation  and  improvement  of  the
distribution  grid's  eﬃciency  at  diﬀerent  locations  in  the  Czech  and  Slovak
territories,  from  construction  and  reconstruction  of  overhead  lines,
underground cables, transformer stations and cross-border interconnections,
to  installation  of  smart  elements,  new  communication  system  (including
infrastructure) and an integrated IT solution (software and hardware).

Once  the  Action  is  completed,  the  overall  beneﬁts  of  the  PCI  10.4  will
materialise:  additional  connection  points,  infrastructure  as  well  as  smart
components will be delivered; voltage ratios as well as ﬂexibility and eﬃciency
of the distribution system will be improved.

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
France, Germany

Implementation schedule: 
May 2018 to December 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€1,171,500

Total eligible costs: 
€2,343,000

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Enedis S.A. (France)
https://www.enedis.fr/

energis-Netzgesellschaft mbH (Germany)
https://www.energis-netzgesellschaft.de/fuer
-zuhause/startseite.html

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Smart grids deployment

Energy sector:
Smart grid

Project(s) of Common Interest:
10.6

Additional information: 
European Commission (DG ENER)
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr
ucture

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy
Regulators (ACER)
http://www.acer.europa.eu/

European Network of Transmission System
Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)
http://www.entsoe.eu/

Smart Border Initiative

10.6-0011-DEFR-S-M-18

The Action contributes to the implementation of the PCI 10.6 the Smart Border
Initiative (France, Germany) which aims to design and implement a cross-
border  smart  grid,  connecting  the  distribution  grids  in  the  Lorraine  and
Saarland region via a AC or DC interconnector and integrating ﬂexibility linked
to  smart  mobility  as  well  as  energy  eﬃciency/sector-coupling  in  the
distribution  grid.

The objective of the Action is to analyse how to physically interconnect the
energy systems on both sides of the border in order to make a joint cross-
border energy optimisation possible between the two regions.

The scope of the Action consists of studies focusing on the smart electricity
infrastructure  and  its  interfaces  to  cross-border  smart  mobility  and  multi-
energy systems.

The deliverables of the Action are i) the identiﬁcation of the optimal location of
the PCI, ii) the deﬁnition of technical and regulatory challenges and solutions
for a cross-border interconnector, including developing the use cases of the
smart  grid,  estimating  their  associated  costs  and  beneﬁts  and  iii)  the
development  of  a  tailor-made  CBA  methodology  tool  and  a  PCI  speciﬁc  CBA
along with a sensitivity analysis.

Upon completion of the Action and in case of a positive CBA, the PCI will be
ready to proceed to the ﬁnal investment decision phase.

Action Website: 
http://www.plateforme-f-a.fr/projets/smart-border-initiative/

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Cross-border carbon dioxyde 
network

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
May 2018 to March 2019

Maximum EU contribution: 
€374,138

Total eligible costs: 
€748,276

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Pale Blue Dot Energy Limited (United
Kingdom)
http://www.pale-blu.com

Status:
Ongoing

Energy corridor:
Cross-border carbon dioxide network

Energy sector:
CO2

Project(s) of Common Interest:
12.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr 
ucture

Feasibility Study for Acorn CO2 Sapling Transport 
Infrastructure Project

12.2-0001-UKNL-S-M-18

This  Action  is  part  of  PCI  12.2  "CO2-Sapling  Transport  and  Infrastructure 
Project (United Kingdom, in further phases Netherlands and Norway)". This PCI 
aims to establish a transnational CO2 transportation infrastructure capable of 
delivering over 12 Mt/y of CO2 from emission sources around the North Sea 
for permanent sequestration in deep geological storage sites beneath the sea. 
This PCI will enable a CO2 transport infrastructure development through re-
use of existing oil & gas assets in the North Sea, not yet decommissioned, at a 
reduced cost.

The Action will provide a technical feasibility study for the CO2 transport 
infrastructure by identifying costs, technical issues and risks associated and 
will develop a model for its technical and commercial operability. The Action is 
composed of four activities, three of which are related to transport feasibility 
of oﬀshore (activity 1) and onshore (activity 3) pipelines and ship import/
export  facilities  (activity  2),  and  one  support  activity  related  to  the 
management of the Action (activity 4).

The completion of the Action will enable the project to move into the detailed 
Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and reach a ﬁnal investment decision 
(FID) for the core transport infrastructure, which will start around 2020 and 
construction of the project for operation expected by 2023.

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Infrastructure Project

12.2-0036-UKNL-S-M-18

This  Action  is  part  of  PCI  12.2  "CO2-SAPLING  Transport  and  Infrastructure 
Project",  which  aims  to  establish  a  transportation  infrastructure  capable  of 
delivering over 12 Mt/y of CO2 from emission sources around the North Sea 
for  permanent  CO2  sequestration  in  deep  geological  storage  sites  located 
beneath the North Sea.

This Action involves a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study of the CO2 
transport infrastructure and the inspection of the Atlantic/Goldeneye pipeline, 
both  former  natural  gas  transmission  pipelines  between  St  Fergus  gas 
terminal  in  UK  and  potential  North  Sea  CO2  storage  locations.  It  will  also 
include  studies  on  the  health,  safety  and  environmental  aspects  of  the 
infrastructure  and  the  feasibility  study  of  export/import  facilities  at  the 
Peterhead port in UK which would among others allow for development of 
common standard technical requirements and operating procedures. It builds 
upon  the  CEF funded  Action  12.2-0001-UKNL-S-M-18,  ''Feasibility  Study  for 
Acorn CO2 SAPLING Transport Infrastructure Project".

Upon  completion  of  the  Action,  the  design  of  the  pipeline  and  of  subsea 
elements, the cost base of the PCI and the business model will allow for Final 
Investment Decision (FID) to be taken at a later stage for the entire capture-
transportation-storage chain. 

Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
United Kingdom

Implementation schedule: 
November 2018 to October 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€2,803,727

Total eligible costs: 
€5,607,454

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Pale Blue Dot Energy Limited (United
Kingdom)
https://pale-blu.com

Status:
GA preparation

Energy corridor:
Cross-border carbon dioxide network

Energy sector:
CO2

Project(s) of Common Interest:
12.2

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr 
ucture

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Call year:
2018

Location of the Action:
Netherlands

Implementation schedule: 
December 2018 to June 2020

Maximum EU contribution: 
€6,518,350

Total eligible costs: 
€13,036,700

Percentage of EU support: 
50%

Beneﬁciaries: 
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam N.V. (Netherlands)
https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en

N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie (Netherlands)
https://www.gasunie.nl/en

EBN B.V. (Netherlands)
https://www.ebn.nl/en/

Status:
GA preparation

Energy corridor:
Cross-border carbon dioxide network

Energy sector:
CO2

Project(s) of Common Interest:
12.3

Additional information: 
European Commission, DG ENER
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/infrastr 
ucture

Rotterdam CCUS project - PORTHOS

12.3-0022-NL-S-M-18

This  Action  is  part  of  the  Project  of  Common  Interest  (PCI)  12.3  “The 
Rotterdam  Nucleus  (Netherlands  and  United  Kingdom)”  that  relates  to  the 
development of a high-volume CO2 transportation infrastructure system from 
the onshore large point sources in the Port of Rotterdam to the CO2 storage 
locations in the Dutch and UK parts of the North Sea.

The Action will deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) of the onshore 
and  oﬀshore  pipelines  and  the  compressor  station,  which  together  will  form 
the CO2 transport infrastructure system around the Port of Rotterdam. It will 
also deliver a Cost-Beneﬁt Analysis (CBA), including cost estimates, study and 
negotiations  on  the  terms  with  gas  ﬁeld  operators,  signature  of  a  joint 
development agreement with a group of emitters and the setting up of a 
commercially viable business case.

The results of this Action will determine the feasibility of the realisation of the 
cross-border CO2 transport infrastructure in the North-West Europe, will lead 
to an increased maturity of the PCI and provide relevant information to the 
promoter for the purpose of the investment decision.

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