Trans-European energy infrastructure: guidelines
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Last active 09 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
The proposal updates EU rules for planning, approving, funding, and securing cross-border energy infrastructure needed for clean, reliable energy networks.
Who it affects
It affects energy network operators, project promoters, energy producers, industrial energy users, electricity and hydrogen consumers, and communities hosting cross-border energy infrastructure.
Core of the proposal
- Creates updated EU priority corridors and project categories, including non-wire, digital, security, hydrogen, and offshore grid projects.
- Strengthens EU-level network planning through a Commission central scenario and infrastructure-needs reports.
- Speeds permitting for priority projects, including digital procedures and stronger cross-border coordination.
- Expands cost-sharing tools, bundled project discussions, congestion-income use, and eligibility for Connecting Europe Facility support.
Key provisions
- Transitional law
- Existing EU-listed projects remain effective until a new list is established; prior Connecting Europe Facility funding is unaffected.
Articles changed · 6 across 4 laws
- Regulation (EU) 2019/942 (32019R0942)
- art. 3: amends Article 3 for ACER tasks linked to central scenario and planning
- art. 11: amends Article 11 for ACER opinions on network development plans
- Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (32019R0943)
- art. 48: amends Article 48 on Union-wide ten-year network development planning
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1789 (32024R1789)
- art. 60: amends Article 60 on hydrogen and gas network development planning
- art. 61: amends Article 61 transitional provisions for network planning
- Regulation (EU) 2022/869 (32022R0869)
- entire act: repeals the entire regulation
Latest update
11 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker