EU invests €444 million in key energy infrastructure

On 17 February 2017 the European Commission issued a press release which stated EU Member States had agreed on the Commission's proposal to invest €444 million in key European energy infrastructure projects.

The 18 selected electricity, smart grids and gas projects will contribute to achieving the Energy Union's goals by connecting European energy networks, increasing security of energy supply, and contributing to the sustainable development by integrating renewable energy sources across the EU.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Energy infrastructure. Europe 2020 initiative - Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond http://www.europeansources.info/record/energy-infrastructure-europe-2020-initiative-energy-infrastructure-priorities-for-2020-and-beyond/

ESO: Background information: EU invests €444 million in key energy infrastructure https://ec.europa.eu/inea/connecting-europe-facility/cef-transport

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