08. 03.10:
CALL: ENERGY NETWORKS (TEN-E)
The 2010 annual Work Programme for grants in the field of trans-European energy infrastructure networks (TEN-E) is emphasising projects of European interest that contribute to:
a) The development of the network to strengthen economic and social cohesion by reducing the isolation of the less-favoured and island regions;
b) The optimisation of network capacity and the integration of the internal energy market, in particular concerning cross-border sections;
c) The security of energy supply and diversification of sources;
d) The development and connection of renewable energy resources; and
e) The safety, reliability and interoperability of interconnected networks.
Priority is to be given to applications relating to a set of pre-listed TEN-E electricity and gas projects. Among this list are a number of potential projects relating directly to Ireland: the development of various energy link interconnector infrastructures with Northern Ireland (theoretically including a possible cross-border gas network extension into the North West), Scotland and Wales; the Corrib Field gas pipeline; underground natural gas storage; the Tynagh-Cashla power line in Co. Galway; and the Flagford (Co. Roscommon)-East Sligo power line.
Applications must be submitted either through one or (jointly) several Member States or public or private undertakings or bodies with the agreement of the Member State(s) directly concerned. A budget allocation of EUR20.76 million is being made available.
Deadline: 30 April
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