Dec 2, 2025
The EU has chosen 235 energy projects that cross national borders.
The EU Commission has approved 235 cross-border energy initiatives for funding from the Connecting Europe Facility, aimed at enhancing interconnectivity within Europe and with neighboring nations.
These initiatives seek to improve interconnectivity across Europe and neighboring countries, boosting EU competitiveness, aiding decarbonization, and enhancing energy security and autonomy.
"These initiatives represent more than just cross-border infrastructure; they are the backbone of our Energy Union," stated EC executive vice-president Teresa Ribera. "They strengthen our EU energy system by integrating the assets of 27 complementary systems, creating a Europe where green, competitive, and secure energy is a shared reality rather than merely a promise."
The newly identified Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) encompass efforts in electricity, hydrogen, carbon transport infrastructure, and smart gas grids.
PCIs are intended to complete the EU energy market and aid climate neutrality goals, ensuring that all Europeans have access to affordable, dependable, and renewable energy. PMIs involve cross-border infrastructure between EU and non-EU nations, supporting the EU’s energy and climate objectives, including its recently adopted Global Vision.
Investment requirements for European energy infrastructure are projected to reach €1.5 trillion from 2024 to 2040.
The identified PCIs and PMIs comprise:
113 electricity and smart grid projects crucial for incorporating more renewable energy.
100 hydrogen and electrolyzer initiatives that are vital for decarbonizing the EU's energy framework.
17 carbon transport infrastructure projects to facilitate the market for carbon capture and storage.
3 smart gas grid projects aimed at modernizing and digitizing the natural gas network.
The ongoing inclusion of 2 long-standing projects connecting Malta and Cyprus to the European mainland gas network.
The list of PCIs and PMIs will be presented to the European Parliament and the Council as a Delegated Act for review, as required by the TEN-E Regulation. Both legislative bodies have two months to accept or reject the entire list without making amendments. This timeframe can be extended by an additional two months if requested by the legislators.
These initiatives seek to improve interconnectivity across Europe and neighboring countries, boosting EU competitiveness, aiding decarbonization, and enhancing energy security and autonomy.
"These initiatives represent more than just cross-border infrastructure; they are the backbone of our Energy Union," stated EC executive vice-president Teresa Ribera. "They strengthen our EU energy system by integrating the assets of 27 complementary systems, creating a Europe where green, competitive, and secure energy is a shared reality rather than merely a promise."
The newly identified Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) encompass efforts in electricity, hydrogen, carbon transport infrastructure, and smart gas grids.
PCIs are intended to complete the EU energy market and aid climate neutrality goals, ensuring that all Europeans have access to affordable, dependable, and renewable energy. PMIs involve cross-border infrastructure between EU and non-EU nations, supporting the EU’s energy and climate objectives, including its recently adopted Global Vision.
Investment requirements for European energy infrastructure are projected to reach €1.5 trillion from 2024 to 2040.
The identified PCIs and PMIs comprise:
113 electricity and smart grid projects crucial for incorporating more renewable energy.
100 hydrogen and electrolyzer initiatives that are vital for decarbonizing the EU's energy framework.
17 carbon transport infrastructure projects to facilitate the market for carbon capture and storage.
3 smart gas grid projects aimed at modernizing and digitizing the natural gas network.
The ongoing inclusion of 2 long-standing projects connecting Malta and Cyprus to the European mainland gas network.
The list of PCIs and PMIs will be presented to the European Parliament and the Council as a Delegated Act for review, as required by the TEN-E Regulation. Both legislative bodies have two months to accept or reject the entire list without making amendments. This timeframe can be extended by an additional two months if requested by the legislators.