EU grants PCI status to 235 cross-border energy projects

113 electricity, 100 hydrogen, 17 CO2 transport and 3 gas grid projects plus 2 for Malta and Cyprus; access to EU funding and faster permitting

The EU Commission grants 235 cross-border energy projects the status of Project of Common Interest (PCI) or Mutual Interest (PMI). These projects are the 'lifelines of our energy union'. Composition: 113 electricity, offshore and smart electricity grid projects; 100 hydrogen and electrolyser projects; 17 CO2 transport infrastructure projects; 3 smart gas grid projects; 2 long-term projects for Malta and Cyprus. The projects can apply for EU funding and benefit from accelerated permitting and regulatory procedures. The European Parliament and Council have 2 months for scrutiny (they can accept or reject the list, but not amend it).