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Opportunities for gas in EU green investment plan

A proposed EU guarantee scheme may lead to greater diversification of energy funding pursuant to the Green Deal Investment Plan, with some member states set to embrace gas A proposed EU guarantee scheme may lead to greater diversification of energy funding pursuant to the Green Deal Investment Plan, with some member states set to embrace gas.
By Christian Ernhede 1 hour ago Europe & Russia / Policy & Regulation 0 34952
Pipe stringing for the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, in Alexandroupoli, Greece. (TAP)

The key issue: The European Commission‘s Green Deal Investment Plan relies on an investment guarantee scheme that is expected to allocate some funds to gas infrastructure projects.

Interfax analysis: The InvestEU guarantee fund – a principal component of the European Commission’s proposed Green Deal Investment Plan – is set to provide loan guarantees for gas infrastructure in support of Europe’s energy transition. A portion of the fund will be allocated by member states, enabling greater funding flexibility for countries envisioning a role for gas in...