The main objective of this study is to define and test a comprehensive indicator for the sustainability impacts of gas infrastructure projects considering the TEN-E Regulation requirements of Art. 4.2 (b) (iv) and Annex IV.3. The proposed indicator improves the consideration of the projects’ sus...
Well-functioning and liquid gas markets are a prerequisite for ensuring affordable energy for consumers, competitiveness of industries, and security of supply. They also play a role in achieving the environmental ambitions of the European Green Deal, which foresees the decarbonisation of the gas...
METIS is an on-going project initiated by DG ENER for the development of an energy modelling software, with the aim to further support DG ENER’s evidence-based policy making, especially in the areas of electricity and gas. The software is developed by Artelys with the support of IAEW (RWTH Aache...
The last few years have witnessed a wealth of studies, reports and assessments being published in many EU member states, by national and international organisations and in the research community on economic, environmental and human health related aspects of unconventional oil and gas exploration...
Despite existing public support programmes, many PCIs in energy infrastructure are still delayed because of obstacles in financing. Many projects are not reaching the bankability stage. Both investment volumes and project complexity often exceed the capacities of the involved transmission system...
The present note captures some of the discussions during the presentation of the draft final report at a technical meeting in Brussels on 27 January 2016. During the meeting, and supported by the following written comments and contributions, it is clear that there are different views on a number...
This study examines whether EU competition policy enforcement has led to stronger competition in European gas and electricity markets and hence lower prices, higher investment and improved productivity. Specifically, the study analyses the impact of competition policy enforcement on shortrun mea...
The Third Energy Package Electricity and Gas directives are calling on Member States to ensure the implementation of smart meters for supporting the active participation of consumers in the European energy markets. Member States, who decide on the overall deployment strategy and the functional c...
