Europaudvalget 2015
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EUROPEAN
COMMISSION
Brussels, 8.10.2015
SWD(2015) 191 final
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT
Data on the budgetary and technical implementation of the European Energy
Programme for Recovery
Accompanying the document
REPORT FROM THE COMMISISON TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND
COUNCIL
on the Implementation of the European Energy Programme for Recovery and the
European Energy Efficiency Fund
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Data on the budgetary and technical implementation of the European Energy Programme for Recovery
EEPR – STATE OF PLAY 30 June 2015
Project
Grants
Awarded
(a)
(b)
Million €
Gas and electricity
infrastructure
2,267,574,462
1,094,297,460
%
48,26%
Cumulative
Payments
Paymen
t ratio
(b/a)
Date of finalisation
of the EEPR Action
PCI
i
State of play
Gas interconnectors
Slovenia-Austria
Gas transmission
system (border to
Ljubljana,
excluding
the
section
Rogatec-
Kidričevo)
40,000,000
36,950,081
92%
30/12/2012
The EEPR supported the construction of the “Ceršak – Kidricevo” section and
the procurement of the equipment for the “Rogaška Slatina – Trojane” and
“Trojane – Vodice” sections.
Construction works for “Ceršak – Kidricevo” section have been completed.
Equipment for the “Rogaška Slatina – Trojane” and “Trojane – Vodice” sections
has been supplied.
Final payment has been executed at the end of 2012. The EEPR grant has not
been fully used as €3 million were not finally paid due to more favourable
procurement conditions than initially planned.
The EEPR funds helped to improve the safety and reliability of the system
operation, enhance cross-border gas transmission between Austria and
Slovenia and contribute to the development of European gas market.
Romania (Pecica) -
Hungary
16,093,470
4,673,508
29%
31/12/2010
EEPR supported the construction of a 47 km long between Algyő (in Hungary)
and the Hungarian-Romanian border, combined to a 26 km pipeline section
COMPLETED
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(Algyő)interconnect
or
between the Hungarian–Romanian border and Pecica (in Romania).
The project has been completed according to schedule in October 2010. Final
payment has been executed at the end of 2011. The EEPR grant has not been
fully used as €7. 5 million were not finally paid due to ineligibility of costs.
The construction of this interconnection is of key importance for both Romania
and Hungary, as this is the first interconnection between the high pressure
pipeline networks of the two countries.
COMPLETED
Hungary-Croatia
interconnection
(Városföld–
Slobodnica)
COMPLETED
20,000,000
20,000,000
100%
28/02/2011
The EEPR subsidy aimed at financing the purchase of pipeline material and
compressor units necessary to build the first gas interconnector between
Hungary and Croatia (Városföld–Slobodnica.)
The project is completed and final payment was done in 2011.
The interconnector has regional benefits in improving security of supply and
diversification. The financial contribution of the EERP fund was necessary for
the realization of the project.
Western
Axis
Larrau
interconnection
branch
(Yela-Vilar
Arnedo)
COMPLETED
de
45,000,000
33,792,974
75%
31/12/2012
The project aims at reinforcing the Spanish network and create a reversible flow
interconnection at Larrau. The EEPR supported, for the 251km pipeline, the
purchase of pipe and other materials and for the compression station, the
purchase of materials and equipment and the construction of the mechanical
works.
Final payment was made at the end of 2013. The EEPR grant has not been fully
used as €11 mill. were not finally paid due to more favourable procurement
conditions than initially planned.
The project is completed. The Vilar de Arnedo compression station entered into
operation in February 2011 and the pipeline (Yela-Vilar de Arnedo) is
operational since September 2012.
The project will increase security of supply in the region, market competition
and help integrate the Iberian gas market to the European one. The EEPR funds
have secured the development of the project.
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Germany-Belgium-
United
Kingdom
pipeline
(Landen
Raeren)
and
35,000,000
34,941,730
100%
01/06/2011
The project covered the construction of a second gas pipeline with a reverse
flow capacity between the Dutch/German borders to Zeebrugge. The EEPR
supported the purchase of pipes and the construction works for specific sections
between Landen and Raeren.
The action financed is completed. The pipes were laid down and operational
since November 2011. Final payment was made in 2011.
The upgrade of the Belgian network is contributing to the development of the
European gas market by providing reverse flow gas capacities on the France-
United-Kingdom-Belgium-Germany axis.
COMPLETED
Baltic
Denmark
pipe–
100,000,000
55,216,011
55%
02/10/2014
X
(Ellund-Egtved)
COMPLETED
The EEPR supported the procurement of material including pipes, valves and
any other equipment necessary for the construction of the project in Denmark.
The project includes the compression station in South Jutland and the
construction of 94km pipeline between Ellund tp Egtved.
The action is completed and is operational since 2014. The compression station
and the 94 km pipeline are also operational. The part related to the Baltic pipe
(Denmark-Poland interconnection) has not been implemented due to the
market reasons independent from Energinet.dk.
The final payment will be done in July 2015.
The new pipeline is significantly increasing the security of natural gas supply in
Demark offsetting the impact of depleting offshore fields.
Baltic pipe – Poland
(Świnoujście
Szczecin)
–
50,000,000
22,424,666
45%
30/09/2015
X
The EEPR supported construction works and the procurement of equipment
needed for the construction of the compressor station in Goleniów and the
natural gas pipeline between Świnoujście and Szczecin in Poland.
Construction work on the compressor station has been completed, with final
testing and commissioning also close to completion, while construction work
on the pipeline have yet to start.
The part related to the gas pipe has a delay of 9 months due to the fact that
procurement and permitting activities took longer than expected. The project
promoter requested an extension of deadline until the end of September 2015.
ONGOING
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The pipeline will have a positive impact by strengthening the Polish gas
transmission system and allowing for additional gas flows from the future
Polish LNG terminal.
Bulgaria-Greece
Interconnection
(Stara Zagora
Dimitrovgrad-
Komotini)
ONGOING
45,000,000
–
0
0%
31/12/2018
X
The project is developing a new interconnection between Greece and Bulgaria.
The EEPR supports the technical studies, the purchase of the pipes, included
other long lead items and the construction works.
The project is progressing as technical studies were completed and the
environmental authorisations were granted in Bulgaria and Greece. The project
has suffered 3 years delays due to legal and regulatory issues as the project
promoters requested exemptions from the 3rd Energy Package rules which are
foreseen to be granted in 2015.
The beneficiary requested extending the end date of the Decision by 4 years
(until December 2018) in order to secure a timely realization of the project. The
delay of the project is due to ongoing permitting and regulatory procedures
and changes under the Greek and Bulgarian legislation.
The completion of the IGB project is crucial for Greece and Bulgaria's security
of supply as well as for the South East Europe and it would finally ensure a
diversification of supply and a long-term reliable access of the broader region
to the Southern Corridor.
Expansion of Gas
Storage Capacity in
the Czech hub
(Tvrdonice
Třanovice)
COMPLETED
and
35,000,000
21,573,591
62%
31/12/2012
The EEPR supported construction works and the purchase of material and
equipment required to increase storage capacity at the two gas storage
facilities in Tvrdonice and Třanovice.
The expansion of the storage facility in Třanovice is completed. The storage of
Tvrdonice has been partially implemented (40%) due to decrease of market
interest and lack of commercial viability.
Final payment was made in 2013.
The EEPR grant has not been fully used as
€10 mill. were not finally paid due to the fact that the project was partially
implemented. €3 mill. were also not finally paid due to ineligibility of costs.
The storage capacity in the Czech Republic is increasing by 10% and thus
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enhancing cross-border gas trading.
Bulgaria-Romania
interconnection
(Giurgi-Ruse)
8,929,000
2,678,700
30%
31/12/2016
The project aims at constructing a new interconnection between Bulgaria and
Romania (Giurgiu-Ruse). The EEPR supports technical studies, procurement of
material and the construction works.
The project is progressing with 18 months delay due to complex procurement
procedures on the cross-border section and permitting process on the
Bulgarian side. Construction is well advanced on the Romanian and has started
in early 2013 in Bulgaria. The project will be finalised in 2016.
The project promoter requested an extension of the implementation period
until December 2016.
The completion of the Bulgaria - Romania gas interconnection project is crucial
for securing Bulgaria's security of supply and the developments in gas
infrastructure will allow a better integration of the gas markets in the region
but also for the opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC).The EEPR funds
have helped to minimise the delays by encouraging the beneficiaries to take
their investment decision in 2010.
Reinforcement of
FR gas network on
the
Africa-Spain-
France axis
(Saint-martin
de
Crau-Saint Avit and
Lacal-Lussagnet)
ONGOING
175,765,000
70, 796,299
40%
31/12/2016
X
The project will develop the gas network in France in order to reinforce the
Africa-Spain-France axis. On the Eastern side, the EEPR supports the purchase
of 215 km pipes (Saint-martin de Crau-Saint Avit). On the Western side, the
EEPR supported the construction works of the compression station in
Chazelles, 60km of pipelines (Lacal-Lussagnet) and the upgrade of the Lacal
sub-station.
On the Western side, the project is progressing according to schedule with the
operations of the Chazelles compression station, the upgrade of local and the
completion of Local - Lussagnet pipe. On the Eastern side, there is 18-months
delay in order to complete the detailed studies as the project proved to be
more technically complex than initially planned.
The project will increase security of supply and market competition in the
region and help integrate the Iberian gas market to the European one. The
EEPR funds have secured the development of the project notably on the
ONGOING
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eastern side by encouraging the beneficiaries to take their investment decision.
France-Belgium
interconnection
(Berneau,
Winksele)
and
(Pitgam-Nedon &
Cuvilly-Dierrey-
Voisines sections)
174,864,500
170, 989,075
97,78%
31/12/2013
X
The project aims to increase gas capacities between France and Belgium. The
EEPR supports procurement of pipes in France (Pitgam-Nedon section &
Cuvilly-Dierrey-Voisines section) and the construction of two compression
stations (Berneau and Winksele) in Belgium.
On the Belgian side, the project is completed, the two compression stations
(Berneau and Winksele) are in operation. On the French side, the pipes were
delivered. The works are completed for Pitgam-Neon and on-going for the
section Cubilly-Dierrey-Voisines.
The final payment has been done at the end of 2014.
The increase of the cross-border capacities between France and Belgium
enhances the security of supply for Western Europe. The EEPR funds have
helped to secure the investment programme.
Cyprus project
(Vasilikos,
Dhekelia)
SUSPENDED
Moni,
10,000,000
0
0%
30/12/2019
The government of Cyprus decided to establish a natural gas receiving
terminal. The EEPR supports the technical studies, the purchase of material and
the construction works to connect the natural gas receiving terminal to the
three existing power stations (Vasilikos, Moni, Dhekelia).
Technical and environmental studies have been completed and the FEED
studies have started mid-2012. However, the discovery of gas reserves in 2010
affected the development of the project. The Cypriot government was
analysing possible options to introduce gas in Cyprus either directly from their
reserve recently discovered or through an LNG terminal; the Cypriot authorities
should have been in position to provide a updated schedule on the
implementation of the gas network by the end of 2014. Until this date, the
financial aid was to be suspended.
In May 2015, the Commission received a request from the project promoter to
extend the deadline with 5 years, request which is currently being analysed by
the Commission.
This project is capital to attain the objectives of the European Union, in
particular the full liberalisation of the internal energy market by facilitating the
COMPLETED
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competition in power generation from gas from independent producers.
The natural gas receiving terminal will contribute to the diversification of the
Cypriot energy mix and will stop the energy isolation of the island.
Polish
Terminal
(port
Świnoujście)
LNG
of
79,561,868
53,386,201€
67%
31/12/2016
EEPR funds support the engineering, construction, implementation of two LNG
storage tanks (Polskie LNG S.A.) and the docking area (ZMPSiS) for the LNG
infrastructure in Swinoujscie.
Implementation is in progress, however the project has two years delay due to
procurement procedures. The project promoter requested an extension until
end 2016.
The LNG terminal will have a significant impact not only on diversification of
supply sources, but will also increase market competition and will provide an
important synergy with other infrastructure projects.
30,000,000
–
10,308,317
34%
01/01/2015
X
The project aims to establish a new two-way high pressure gas connection
between Slovakia and Hungary. The EEPR subsidy aims at financing the
purchase of pipeline and other materials necessary to build the first gas
interconnector between Slovakia and Hungary. The bidirectional gas pipeline is
113 kilometres long, out of which 94 kilometres are in Hungary and 19
kilometres are in Slovak territory.
The project is operational since 1 July 2015.
The final payment request will be submitted by the end of 2015.
The existence of the EEPR grant helped keeping the commitment to implement
the project; without it, the risk of a more considerable delay or a
postponement of the investment would be very high.
Nabucco
200,000,000
0
0%
26/09/2014
X
The grant intended to support tendering procedures and the procurement of
the pipes, bends and valves needed for the construction of this important
project linking Europe to gas fields in the Caspian region and the middle-East.
The competition for Shah Deniz resources has been concluded in favour of
Trans-Adriatic Pipeline project promoters (TAP) Thus, the Commission has
decided to take a Decision to terminate the EEPR Financial aid. The termination
ONGOING
Slovakia-Hungary
Interconnector
(Vel'k�½
Vecsés)
Krtiš
COMPLETED
TERMINATED
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procedure has been formally adopted by the Commission.
ITGI – Poseidon
100,000,000
9, 769,164
9,76%
26/09/2014
X
TERMINATED
The grant intended to support the finalisation of the technical studies (Front
End Engineering and Design), the purchase of pipeline and related equipment
for the construction of the offshore interconnector between the Italian and
Greek gas transmission networks.
The project sponsors however, did not succeed in the commercial negotiations
with gas producer (Shah Deniz in Azerbaijan) to secure the necessary shipping
agreements. Thus, the Commission has decided to take a Decision to terminate
the EEPR Financial aid. The termination procedure has been formally adopted
by the Commission.
GALSI
(Gazoduc
Italy)
Algéria-
120,000,000
0
0
30/06/2014
X
Galsi is a new pipeline that will connect gas reserves in Algeria to Italy. The
EEPR supports the purchase of pipes and the construction works. The project
will improve the security of supply in Italy and the European Union, will allow
the access to natural gas of isolated regions (Sardinia and Corse islands) and
will contribute to the creation of an Italian gas hub for gas supply to Europe
By a decision of 18 May 2013, the Algerian gas company has decided to
postpone, for the third time, the decision on the construction of the pipeline
between Algeria and Italia (Galsi project).. The authorisations to build the
project have not yet been granted after 5 years of procedures and the
commercial agreements for the gas supply have not yet been concluded. Thus,
the Commission has decided to take a Decision to terminate the EEPR Financial
aid. The termination procedure has been formally adopted by the Commission.
.
TERMINATED
Gas reverse flow
Austria 01
(Baumgarten- HAG
1,854,000
1,092,284
59%
30/06/2011
The project consisted to establish a reverse gas flow on the WAG pipeline
system (running from the Slovakian/Austrian border to the Austrian/German
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pipeline)
border) through the Baumgarten compressor and metering station towards
Slovakia and Hungary (HAG pipeline). The EEPR supported the engineering,
material procurement, construction and commissioning of the installations.
The final payment has been made in 2012. The EEPR grant has not been fully
used as €761,716 were not finally paid due to more favourable procurement
conditions than initially planned.
This project contributes to the security of supply of Central and Eastern
European countries by allowing transport of gas from Germany to countries
adjacent to Austria, in particular in case of a disruption of the supply of gas
entering EU at the Ukraine / Slovak border.
COMPLETED
Austria 02
(Baumgarten –TAG
pipeline)
COMPLETED
425,000
425,000
100%
31/12/2011
The project connected the TAG pipeline to a collector at the Baumgarten
import facility with short distance pipe connection to establish a star like
structure and to increase the flow capacity for gas coming from western
sources from 7 to 21,4 bcm/y. The EEPR supported the engineering, material
procurement, construction and commissioning of the installations.
The final payment was made in 2012.
The project eliminates the bottleneck at Baumgarten for a physical flow of gas
from western sources into south-eastern part of Austria, into Croatia, Slovenia
and Italy and vice versa. The project allows optimisation of the capacity of the
internal network in Austria and of its interconnected neighbouring countries on
multidirectional routes.
Austria 03
(Überackern)
1,150,000
1,150,000
100%
30/06/2011
COMPLETED
The project consisted of upgrading of the "Überackern" Export Facility by
establishing reverse flow capacities between Austria and Germany as well as
connecting West-Austrian gas storages to the main Austrian gas pipelines. The
EEPR supported the engineering, material procurement, construction and
commissioning of the installations.
The final payment was made in 2012.
Austria 04
(TAG pipeline)
3,317,000
3,221,416
97%
31/12/2011
The project aimed at technical modification along the Trans-Austrian (TAG)
pipeline, leading from the Austrian-Italian border to the Baumgarten gas hub
ensuring the possibility of physical reverse flow in the TAG pipeline. The EEPR
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supported the engineering, material
commissioning of the installations.
COMPLETED
procurement,
construction
and
The final payment has been made in 2012. The EEPR grant has not been fully
used as €95,584 were not finally paid due to more favourable procurement
conditions than initially planned.
The project gives Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia as well as Germany access
to southern gas sources which increases the interoperability and optimises the
capacity of the South and East European network.
Slovakia-01
(Gajary-Baden)
2,936,121
2,151,696
73%
30/06/2011
The project aimed to enable re-routing of up to 10 Million Standard Cubic
Meters per Day from Underground Gas Storage Lab complex into the Transit
System in the event of short term supply disruption. EEPR funding supported
the delivery and construction of two pipelines with a total length of 2334m,
between two underground gas storage gathering stations and the transmission
network.
Final payment was done in 2012 and it appeared that the project was less
costly than expected as the technical solution finally used was most less
expensive than initially planned and the procurement was more favourable,
then €800.000 of the EEPR funds remain unspent. The project connects
existing UGS Lab complex to the Transit System and consequently increases the
security of gas supply and strengthening the flows not only within Slovakia, but
as well towards the other European countries.
COMPLETED
Slovakia 02
(Plaveck�½ Peter and
Ivanka pri Nitre)
COMPLETED
664,500
502,092
76%
30/11/2011
The project covers the installation of specific technical equipment in three
existing gas transmission facilities in Slovakia. The EEPR supports the
engineering, purchase and installation of specific technical equipment in two
existing gas transmission facilities in Slovakia (respectively at node Plaveck�½
Peter and at the compressor station Ivanka pri Nitre).
Final payment was done in 2012 and it appeared that the project was less
costly than expected as the procurement was more favourable, then €162.000
of the EEPR funds remains unspent.
The measures enable bidirectional transmission flow between Slovakia and the
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Czech Republic and between Slovakia and Austria.
Czech Republic 01
(Hora
Svaté
Kateřiny, Hospozín,
Kralice
nad
Oslavou,
Malešovice,
Břeclav)
3,675,000
2,292,586
62%
30/06/2011
The project increased the transmission capacity through the Czech Republic by
15 mcm/d in the northwest-east direction. It involves the adaptation of the
pipelines, the compressor and transfer stations in six locations along the Czech
gas transmission system. The EEPR supported technical studies, material
supply and construction works.
The project is completed and fully operational since May 2011. Final payment
was done in 2011 and it appeared that the project was less costly than
expected as the procurement was more favourable, then €1.000.000 of the
EEPR funds remains unspent.
The project allows the diversification of gas supplies for the Slovak Republic,
Austria, Hungary and Southern Germany (Bavaria).
8,078,500
6,637,879
82%
31/05/2012
The Project consists of establishing reverse flow connections and flow control
systems at five nodes of the Hungarian natural gas transmission system and
EEPR supports the construction work.
The project is completed since Spring 2013 with a 5 month delay due to
regulatory issues.
Final payment done in 2013. The EEPR grant has not been fully used as
€1,440,621 were not finally paid due to more favourable procurement and
exchange rate conditions than initially planned.
The objective of the project is to enable the safe West-to-East natural gas flow
within Hungary, further to Romania and eventually to the SEE region in case of
supply disruptions.
Czech
Poland
Republic-
14,000,000
12,088,409
86%
30/04/2012
The project concerns the construction of a bidirectional cross-border
interconnector between the Czech and Polish gas transmission systems, the
first between these two countries. The EEPR supports the procurement of
material and equipment and the construction of the pipeline.
This interconnector was put into technical operation in September 2011 and is
completed since Spring 2012. Final payment was done in 2012. The EEPR grant
COMPLETED
Hungary
(Városföld, Algyő,
Pilisvörösvár,
Adony and Vecsés)
COMPLETED
(Třanovice–
Cieszyn–Skoczów)
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COMPLETED
has not been fully used as €1,9 million were not finally paid due to more
favourable procurement conditions than initially planned.
This project contributes to the security of supply as it diversifies supply routes
and increases reverse-flow capacities in the region.
Czech Republic 02
(
Tvrdonice)
2,300,000
2,300,000
100%
30/09/2013
The project covers the construction of a new gas pipeline connecting Tvrdonice
underground gas storage (UGS) to the Czech gas transit system. The EEPR
supports activities related to land and building permit, supply of material and
construction works.
Project is completed and operational since September 2013.
The final payment was done in 2013.
The project aims to increase the transmission capacity and allow reversible gas
flow from/to Tvrdonice Underground Gas Storage. It will enhance the security
of supply for the Czech Republic and also for neighbouring countries in case of
supply disruption.
COMPLETED
Portugal
(Portalegre-Guarda
and Cantanhede-
Mangualde)
10,700,750
6,577,729
61%
31/03/2014
The project involves the construction of a reverse flow gas pipeline between
Portalegre-Guarda and Cantanhede-Mangualde. The EEPR supports the
construction of a 48 km section of this 75 km pipeline.
The project is completed and operational since 2014 The final payment request
has been submitted in 2015 and it is currently being examined.
The project will reinforce security of supply in the Iberian peninsula as it will be
further developed to create a third interconnection with the Spanish gas
network. The EEPR funds helped to secure the investment programme.
COMPLETED
Romania
(Isaccea,
Negru
Vodă and Siliştea)
1,560,000
202,718
12.99%
26/09/2014
The project intended to ensure gas supply to Bulgaria from Romania's domestic
production and reserves, if a natural gas supply disruptions from the Russian
Federation in the two countries happens, on a limited time period, as well
as to allow reverse flow between Romania and Bulgaria, by performing works
on TSO's existing facilities on the Romanian territory.
As the project has not been implemented due to technical and commercial
difficulties, the Commission decided to take a Decision to terminate the EEPR
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Terminated
Financial aid. The termination procedure has been formally adopted by the
Commission.
Latvia- Lithuania
(Inculkalns,
Daugava,
Panevezys)
12,940,000
12,687,009
98%
31/12/2013
The project aims at improving the infrastructure and equipment for bi-
directional gas flow between Lithuania and Latvia. EEPR funding supports the
reconstruction of wells in Incukalns gas storage complex, the reconstruction of
the underwater pass over the Daugava river in Latvia and the modernisation of
Panevezys gas compressor station and gas pipelines in Lithuania.
The project entered into operation in December 2013.
The final payment was made at the end of 2013.
COMPLETED
This project provides for bi-directional gas flow between Lithuania and Latvia,
eliminating bottlenecks and safeguards required capacities in both directions.
14,405,248
6,243,501
43%
31/12/2014
The project includes the development and the modernisation of the Polish gas
transmission system at the cross-border connection point between Poland and
Germany. The EEPR funding supports the modernisation and construction
works at the Lasow node and connecting pipelines in Poland.
The project is completed and the final payment will be requested in 2015.
Poland
COMPLETED
This project will enhance the security of supply by increasing the capacity
between Poland and Germany. It will also have a positive impact on the overall
development of gas market in Poland.
ELECTRICITY
Wien-Győr
12,989,800
11,329,919
87%
31/12/2011
The 380 kV overhead line transmission link Wien – Györ provides considerable
transfer capacity in the north-south direction for the regional electricity
market. The EEPR supported the installation of the overhead lines and works in
the transformer station and sub-stations.
The final payment was made in 2012. The EEPR grant has not been fully used as
€1,659,517 were not finally paid due to more favourable procurement
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conditions than initially planned.
The project improves the interoperability of the Austrian and Hungarian
electricity networks and thus enhances the market integration. This increases
the security of supply.
Portugal-Spain
interconnection
reinforcement 01
(Portimão (PT) -
Tavira
(PT)
-
P. Gusman (ES) -
Guillena (ES))
COMPLETED
Portugal-Spain
interconnection
reinforcement 02
(Douro
Internacional area
(PT)- Aldeadavila
(ES))
COMPLETED
Ireland/Wales
interconnector
(Meath-Deeside)
17,490,919
17,490,919
100%
30/04/2011
The project aimed to upgrade and extend the Portuguese electricity network to
increase capacities with Spain between the Algarve and Andalucía regions. The
EEPR supported the procurement of the material and the construction works.
Final payment made in 2011.
This project greatly contributes to the development of the Iberian electricity
market and connects the Algarve region to renewable energy sources. It also
reinforces conditions and reliability for the Algarve region supply, by
establishing a completely closed 400 kV ring crossing this area.
28,873,787
28,873,787
100%
31/03/2011
The project aimed to upgrade and extend the Portuguese electricity network to
increase capacities with Spain in the Douro region. The EEPR supported the
procurement of the material and the construction works.
Final payment made in 2011.
This project greatly contributes to the development of the Iberian electricity
market and connects the Douro region to renewable energy sources.
110,000,000
110,000,000
100%
30/09/2012
The project consists of a new 500MW cable connection between Republic of
Ireland and Wales (UK). The EEPR supports the procurement of cable and the
construction works.
The project is completed. Final payment done in 2013.
COMPLETED
The project improves the security of supply and the expansion of renewables in
Ireland. The EEPR have been instrumental for obtaining loans from
International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and also political support to the
project.
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Estlink-2
(Püssi-Antilla)
COMPLETED
100,000,000
100, 000,000
100%
31/08/2014
The Estlink2 project covers the construction of an interconnection between
Finland and Estonia. The EEPR supports the manufacture, delivery and
construction of the overhead line, the undersea and underground cables and
the converter stations in Finland and Estonia.
The project is completed and entered into operation in March 2014.
The project is important for the integration of the Baltic States into the internal
electricity market and will increase transmission capacity between Finland and
Estonia up to 1000MW.
Nordbalt 01
(Klaipeda-Nybro)
131,000,000
39,300,000
30%
31/06/2016
Nordbalt 01 is a subsea interconnection between Lithuania to Sweden. The
EEPR supports the construction, the installation, and the commissioning of the
sub-sea cable and the converter station in Sweden and Lithuania.
Works have started and the project is progressing according to plan.
ONGOING
The project aims at removing the Baltic states isolation from the internal
energy market. The construction of Nordbalt 01 is prerequisite for the
integration of the Baltic states electricity market into the NordPool spot
market.
44,000,000
20,816,259
47%
31/12/2014
Nordbalt 02 refers to the necessary upgrade in the internal Lithuanian
transmission grid to facilitate the flow of electricity through the interconnector.
The EEPR supports the construction works.
The Action was completed ahead of its end date stipulated in Commission
Decision C (2010)5317, while all activities were performed in line with their
description. The final payment request was submitted in June 2015 and is
currently being analysed by the Commission.
The project aims at further removing the Baltic states isolation from the
internal energy market. The construction of Nordbalt 02 is prerequisite for the
integration of the Baltic states electricity market into the NordPool spot
market.
225,000,000
106, 373,239
47%
31/06/2015
X
The project aims to construct a new 320 kV underground interconnection
between France and Spain the Eastern Pyrenees and double the existing
Nordbalt 02
(Milgravis-
Bolderaja,
Riga-
Imanta, Grobina-
Ventspils)
COMPLETED
France-Spain
Interconnection
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(Baixas
Llogaia)
-
Sta
capacities by 1400MW. The EEPR supports the technical studies, the
procurement of material and the construction works.
The project is completed and operational since the beginning of 2015. The final
payment request will be submitted by the end of September 2015.
The project will connect the renewable energy sources to the network and will
contribute to the integration of the French and Spanish markets, as well as
reinforce the security of electricity supply on a regional, national and European
level.
COMPLETED
Sicily – Continental
Italy
New
submarine
cable (Sorgente –
Rizziconi)
ONGOING
110,000,000
0
0%
31/12/2015
The project covers the construction of a new 380 kV interconnection between
Italian mainland and Sicily with an additional capacity of 2000MW. The EEPR
supports detailed design, procurement of material and works.
The promoter requested to extend the project until the end of December 2015
due to hydrogeological instability of one of the sites. The new design has
required additional geological surveys and structural calculations as well as
reinforcement works of the site. This led to an overall delay.
The process of extending the deadline is currently on-going.
The project will enhance the security of supply and the expansion of
renewables in Sicily, while improving the reliability of the grid both in Sicily and
in continental Italy (Calabria).
Malta-Italy
interconnection
(Pembroke-Marina
di Ragusa)
COMPLETED
20,000,000
20, 000,000
100%
31/12/2014
The project consists of a new 225MW sub-sea cable connection between Italy
and Malta. The EEPR supports the technical studies and the procurement of
the submarine cable.
The action financed is completed. The sub-sea cable has been laid down and
the project is operational since spring 2015.
The project puts an end to the isolation of the Maltese grid from the rest of
Europe. It improved the security of supply and contribute to the reduction in
use of fossil fuels and the expansion of renewables in Malta.
Malta
5,000,000
5,000,000
100%
30/06/2013
The project concerns the upgrading of the transmission network in Malta to
connect to Italy. EPPR supports the procurement of equipment and the
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Electricity project
(Kappara)
COMPLETED
construction of the Kappara distribution center.
The project is completed since June 2013 with a delay due to longer tendering
procedures and some technical difficulties. The final payment has been made
in March 2014.
The project enhances security of supply and the reliability of the electricity grid
in Malta. It allows the connection of renewable energy sources to the grid,
enabling export capacities to Italy.
Halle/Saale
Schweinfurt
–
100,000,000
30,000,000
30%
31/12/2017
X
ONGOING
The project will couple the North-Eastern part to the South-Eastern part of
Germany. The project will facilitate the transport of renewable energy
produced in North Germany and in the North Sea region to the rest of the
German grid. The EEPR supports the construction works of the HV line and the
sub-stations.
Two sections of the project are progressing well as being constructed and
should be finalised by the end of 2014. Two sections are still under permitting
procedures, and it is expected to receive the authorisations before the end of
2014, thus delaying the implementation of the project.
Project promoter requested an extension until end 2017.
The project will facilitate the transfer of electricity produced from renewable
energy sources in the Northern sea to the consumption centres in Germany.
OFFSHORE WIND
564,990,893
237,603,431
35%
OFFSHORE WIND-GRID INTEGRATION
KRIEGERS FLAK
150.000.000
46,461,557
31%
15/01/2019
Description :
Designing, installing and operating a Combined Grid Solution (CGS) for
the grid connection of the offshore wind farms (several hundred MW)
at Kriegers Flak in the Baltic Sea, based on the new multi-terminal
HVDC voltage source converter (VSC) technology.
ONGOING
State of play :
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After the loss of the business case for the previous technical solution the
beneficiaries have through 2014 assessed several alternatives in order to
identify the most cost-effective technical configuration. As the outcome of this
assessment Energinet.dk and 50Hertz made the final investment decision upon
the new technical concept by signing the updated Cooperation Agreement on
13
th
of January 2015. Simultaneously the beneficiaries requested the
amendment to the Grant Agreement in order to obtain the approval of the
European Commission for the revised technical design - the so called Back-to-
Back solution. The investment decision is conditioned on approval of the
amendment. Additionally both TSOs Energinet.dk and 50Hertz have applied for
approvals at their respective regulatory authorities, which are expected to be
granted this year. As planned the EU tender procedure for the Back-to-Back
converter station has been started in March 2015. The offshore interconnector
KF CGS is planned to be commissioned by end of 2018.
COBRA CABLE
86.540.000
4,922,476
6%
31/12/2017
Description:
Realization of a sub-sea power link (VSC-HVDC) between Denmark and The
Netherlands with the purpose of allowing the integration of more renewable
energy into the Dutch and Danish power systems and to increase the security
of supply.
State of play:
Problems linked mainly with the business case, the licensing and the regulatory
framework have delayed the project for 3 years. The first two go/no go
decisions were made by both beneficiaries (01.10.2009 and 30.12.2013). With
the specific commitment of the beneficiaries to adhere to a list of permits
milestones, the Commission decided to extend the contract duration until
December 2017.
The procurement of the converters and the cable was initiated and the
contract should be awarded in November 2015. The Final Investment Decision
(FID) will be taken in the second quarter of 2016 if all the relevant permits
regarding the routing will be secured and the contracts with suppliers for the
cable and the converter stations will fit into the budget of € 621 million In
these conditions, the cable should be operational two years later.
ONGOING
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Offshore HVDC hub
74.100.000
331,366
0%
Terminated as
31/12/2012
of
Description :
Addition of an intermediate offshore platform on a planned HVDC link for
connecting offshore wind and marine generation (North of Scotland, UK)
State of play :
TERMINATED
The coordinator wished to change the project significantly from that originally
proposed. The project was also far from being realised. As a result, the
coordinator and the Commission agreed to terminate the project as of 31
st
December 2012. Final report was received November 2014. However, the
report was not complete and the last required elements are expected by end
of July 2015.
OFFSHORE TURBINES AND STRUCTURES
Thornton
wind farm
Bank
10.000.000
10.000.000
100%
31/12/2011
Description :
Optimised logistics for up scaling the far-shore deep-water Thornton Bank
wind farm and demonstration of innovative substructures (jacket foundations)
for deep water off shore parks. The installation of jacket structures with an
innovative installation frame will allow speeding up the installation pace of the
5-6 MW multi offshore wind farm, with a target to install 24 wind turbine
generators per year.
State of play :
EEPR Action has been successfully completed in September 2011.
BARD Offshore 1
53.100.000
53.100.00
100%
31/12/ 2013
Description :
Production of innovative tripile foundations and production and installation of
innovative cable in-feed system for a 400 MW offshore wind–farm.
State of play :
The full offshore wind farm was installed by October 2013. This means that the
EEPR action, including the manufacturing of 80 pile sets and tripiles and 162
cable feed-in systems has been successfully completed. The Commission made
COMPLETED
COMPLETED
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the final payment in March 2014.
Global Tech I
58.550.000
35,832,351
61%
Terminated as
01/01/2014
of
Description:
The EEPR supports the design and serial manufacturing of gravity foundations
for multi MW turbines, including an innovative and fast installation process.
The gravity foundations are installed in deep water on an offshore site in the
German Exclusive Economic Zone.
State of play:
This EEPR action has been considerably delayed because of difficulties to
obtain the permit for installing the gravity offshore foundations and in finding
a co-investor.
In the end, the project did not find co-investor and therefore the Commission
confirmed in April 2015 the project's termination as of 1 January 2014. Final
financial settlement is expected to be completed in 3
rd
quarter of 2015.
Nordsee Ost
offshore wind farm
50.000.000
39,882,408
80%
31/12/2015
Description :
Supply of innovative wind turbine generators (6.15 MW) for a 295 MW
offshore wind farm.
State of play
:
ONGOING
The offshore installation is practically completed, but due to a combination of
bad weather conditions as well as technical issues with grid connection and
the windturbines the project is delayed. An extension has been granted until
the end of 2015.
42.710.000
42,710,000
100%
31/12/2013
Description
:
Supply of innovative wind energy converters and tripod foundation structures,
including implementation of an innovative installation method, for the first
phase of a 400 MW wind farm (2x200 MW).
COMPLETED
State of play
:
TERMINATED
Borkum West II
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All wind energy converters and tripods have been installed. The final report
was received at the end of April 2014 and the Commission made the final
payment in September 2014.
Aberdeen Offshore
Wind Farm - Wind
Deployment Centre
40.000.000
4,363,273
11%
31/12/2016
Description
:
The overall project objective is to connect a commercial offshore wind farm
with a Deployment Centre, consisting of an ocean laboratory, environment
monitoring and testing centre. The facility will allow for testing of multi MW
turbines with innovative structures and substructures and optimisation of
manufacturing capacities of offshore wind energy production equipment.
State of play :
ONGOING
Both the offshore and onshore consents have been legally challenged. The
second appeal concerning the offshore consent was rejected by the Scottish
Courts on 5
th
June 2015. There is a 6 week appeal period to the Supreme Court
and it is likely the Trump Organisation will follow this route. The onshore
appeal was heard in May 2015 and a decision is due in September 2015. The
next level of appeal is also the Supreme Court, however it is anticipated that
there will be new legislation in place at this time which means that the chance
of it being heard at Supreme Court level is less likely. Taking into account these
appeals, the following timeline is anticipated: the FID is foreseen during the
4th quarter 2016 and the commissioning by the second quarter 2019.
The Grant Agreement will need to be amended.
Carbon Capture
Storage
Project
1,000,000,000
Grants
awarded
(€)
(a)
426,982,066
Payments
(€)
(b)
43%
Payment
ratio
(b/a)
Date of finalisation
State of play
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PorteTolle (IT)
100,000,000
34,656,262
35%
Terminated as of
11/08/ 2013
TERMINATED
Rotterdam (NL)
ROAD
180,000,000
63,768,076
35%
31/12/ 2014
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ONGOING
The EEPR Grant covered investment in all stages of the CCS integrated project
from source to an offshore storage site. Detailed front-end engineering design
(FEED) studies evaluation for Porto Tolle Capture Unit has been completed.
Modelling activities, providing a characterisation of the selected storage site,
have been concluded. The feasibility study and cost evaluation for an appraisal
well to verify reservoir information of the structure located in Adriatic Sea has
been performed. Feasibility study and cost evaluation of the surface system
was finalised. A pre-injection monitoring survey has been carried out.
However, the promoter decided to file for termination in June 2013 due to
insurmountable delays in project execution caused by the decision of the
Italian State Council to annul the environmental permit for the Porto Tolle
power plant. Additionally, the promoter saw no prospects for achieving the
closure of financial structure of the project.
The EEPR Grant covers investment in all stages of the integrated CCS project
from source to an offshore storage site. In 2012 the project concluded all
preliminary technical, costing and permitting work. It has hence been ready
for the adoption of the Final Investment Decision (FID). Despite being ready
for FID since mid-2012, the worsening of the business case for CCS, i.e. CO
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price projections, opened a funding gap which has postponed the decision.
Discussions on additional sources of funding and reducing costs have
progressed and the Commission is in discussions with the project about
amending and extending the grant agreement. Should the amendment be
concluded the integrated CCS demonstration project could take FID in 2016
and be operational in 2019.
The EEPR Grant covered investment in all stages of the CCS integrated project
from source to an onshore storage site. Very limited progress was achieved in
2012 due to critical financing, legal, technical risks and public acceptance
Belchatow (PL)
TERMINATED
1
180,000,000
20,690,188
11%
Terminated as of
06/05/2013
In November 2014 the project requested an extension of the grant agreement which is currently discussed with Commission services and could be concluded ex-post should the project show
a convincing way to achieving a positive Final Investment Decision.
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issues as regards CO2 storage. Against this background, the promoter decided
to file for termination in March 2013 and the project was terminated in May
2013.
Compostilla (ES)
180,000,000
165,811,509
92%
31/10/ 2013
The EEPR Grant covers investment in all stages of the integrated CCS project
from source to an onshore storage site. The EEPR Action was successfully
completed in October 2013 resulting in the successful construction of three
pilot plants covering capture, transport and storage. The results of the tests
made in the pilot plants and other preparatory work contributed to knowledge
sharing in the CCS Project Network which also published a report on the
project. The project developer subsequently decided not to proceed with
constructing the demonstration plant, which would not have been covered by
the EEPR grant. The pilot plants will remain as very useful testing facilities
which continue to be operational based on support by the Spanish
government and also offer their services on the market.
The EEPR funds cover investment at all stages of the CCS chain (capture,
transport and offshore storage) and related front-end engineering design
(FEED) studies, permits and environmental impact studies. While the project
achieved considerable progress developing a CO2 transport and storage
infrastructure which would be jointly used by the Don Valley and White Rose
CCS power plants, the decision of the UK government (announced in October
2012) not to support the project via the national CCS Commercialisation
programme and NER300 was a serious setback for the capture part of the
project. Focus of the project is now to obtain support under the "Contracts for
Difference" (CfD) scheme in preparation by the UK government. Against this
background the project was restructured and the grant agreement amended
with a view to take positive FID by end of 2015. Given the delays in the
development of the CfD scheme and the take-over the coordinator by the
company Sargas, the project is currently discussing with the Commission an
COMPLETED
Don Valley (UK)
180,000,000
127,035,324
71%
31/12/ 2015
ONGOING
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additional amendment and extension to the grant agreement.
Jänschwalde (DE)
180,000,000
15,020,706
8%
Terminated as of
05/02/2012
TERMINATED
The EEPR Grant covered investment in all stages of the integrated CCS project
from source to an onshore storage site. All detailed engineering studies were
concluded for the capture unit by mid-2011. However, significant delays were
incurred in the exploration phase of the storage sites largely due to regulatory
uncertainties and public opposition. The failure to timely transpose the CCS
Directive into German law lead the promoters to file for termination in
December 2011 as it was deemed that the project could not obtain the
necessary CO2 storage permits in time to realise the project within schedule.
PCI: Project of Common interest. PCI indicates that project promoters proposed their project to receive the PCI status. It does not mean that the PCI status has been granted.
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