{"id":7049,"date":"2024-04-15T11:11:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewenergy.enagas.es\/uncategorized\/proyectos-interes-comun-union-europea\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T14:06:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:06:24","slug":"eu-proyects-of-common-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewenergy.enagas.es\/en\/proactive\/eu-proyects-of-common-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"What are EU Projects of Common Interest?"},"content":{"rendered":"

EU Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) are projects that are considered crucial for the development of cross-border energy infrastructures. They must be in line with the EU objectives of the European Green Pact: <\/span>they must contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy and ensure that citizens have access to secure and sustainable energy<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2013, the European Union has updated the list of PCIs every two years. For the sixth edition of the list, which will finally be confirmed by the Council and the European Parliament in April 2024, <\/span>hydrogen and electrolyser projects have been included for the first time<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How are Projects of Common Interest chosen?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The European Commission is responsible for drawing up the list in cooperation with the countries. <\/span>It takes into account<\/b>, among other things, <\/span>the impact of the projects on the energy markets<\/b>, the involvement of at least two EU countries, the driving of competition, the guarantee of security of energy supply or the integration of new renewable energy sources.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is the first time that the list of PCIs has included hydrogen and electrolyser projects<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The proposed list is subject to a consultation of the Member States by a group of experts.<\/b> On the basis of these consultations, the European Commission will adopt a final decision listing the selected projects with their budgets, funding sources, schedules and other relevant aspects.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it mean for a project to be included in the PCI list?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Being classified as a project of Common Interest can bring a number of significant benefits<\/b>, such as European funding, accelerated planning, authorisations or better regulatory conditions. This enables the realisation of projects on a scale that would otherwise be more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, <\/span>PCIs represent a great opportunity to promote economic growth<\/b>, <\/span>job creation<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>sustainable development or improved competitiveness<\/b> in the places where they are developed.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are Spain’s hydrogen PCIs?<\/b><\/h3>\n

At a time when the <\/span>energy transition<\/span><\/a> and the fight against climate change are absolute priorities in the EU, <\/span>Spain is taking a leading position<\/b>.<\/span> Proof of this are the hydrogen Projects of Common Interest that Spain has managed to put on the list.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hydrogen interconnections<\/b><\/h3>\n

The transportation of hydrogen across borders is crucial in developing the EU’s hydrogen economy, as it <\/span>leverages the renewable hydrogen potential from different regions, linking the supply from producing nations with demand hubs<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain plays a prominent role in this sector, with various infrastructures being developed as part of the <\/span>H2Med<\/b><\/a> initiative. This <\/span>key corridor aims to facilitate the movement of renewable hydrogen from the Iberian Peninsula to Central Europe<\/b> and involves collaboration with Portugal, France, and Germany.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The two Spanish H2Med interconnections included as PCIs are:<\/span><\/p>\n