Plenary session week 37 2017 in Strasbourg - Measures to safeguard the security of gas supply

The Northern Gate. New Competitive Natural Gas Sources for Europe

Plenary session week 19 2016 in Strasbourg - - Impact of Nord Stream 2 on the gas market in the CEE region

EPRS identifies and frames some of the top key issues that might feature prominently in public debate and on the political agenda of the European Union this year. In times of crises and war, what are the challenges we must face and choices we have to make? Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

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Plans to refill Europe’s gas reserves more quickly to ensure supply during the cold season will be voted on by MEPs, in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%.

Gas storage: MEPs debate

The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%. The target will rise to 90% in subsequent years, to protect Europeans from possible supply shocks. The text urges EU countries to diversify gas supply sources and boost energy efficiency. Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Lead negotiator explain the new regulation on gas storage.

Gas storage: statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Lead negotiator

This infoclip illustrates the delivery of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Europe, to Gate (Gas Access to Europe) terminal in the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands on 12/05/2022. Gate terminal is a gateway for LNG from across the world. The import terminal on Maasvlakte in Rotterdam contributes to the natural gas supply in the Netherlands and Northwest Europe. The terminal receives LNG, stores it, regasifies it and then supplies it to the gas transport network for distribution to households and industry. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a clear, colourless liquid created when natural gas is cooled to -162°C. In liquid form, LNG occupies approximately 600 times less volume than standard natural gas, which enables it to be stored and transported very efficiently. LNG is an alternative to gas transport via pipelines, particularly for transportation over long distances. LNG is also used as fuel for vessels and lorries, as a replacement for diesel and heavy fuel oil.

Infoclip: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) - cargo arrival at terminal (Rotterdam – Netherlands)

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and George CIAMBA, Romanian Minister Delegate for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU, participate in the Lex signing ceremony for serveral legislative acts (Directives on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, SatCab regulation, Amendment of Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Cybersecurity regulation, Regulation on food labelling, Regulation on car emissions, directive on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment, Non-performing loans regulation, European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS-TCN system), Competition in air transport regulation and the regulation of the European citizens' initiative.

Lex signing ceremony in the presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and George CIAMBA, Romanian Minister Delegate for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) agreed on an informal overhaul of EU gas market rules. The amended rules will cover both internal EU gas pipelines as well as all gas pipelines from non-EU countries into the EU, creating legal clarity for existing and new gas infrastructure. Statement by Jerzy Buzek (EPP, PL) rapporteur.

EU gas market - new rules on gas pipelines inside the EU and from non-EU countries: statement by Jerzy Buzek (EPP, PL) rapporteur

During the EP plenary session (23-26 October) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Presidency of the Council with Jerzy BUZEK (EPP ,PL), Rapporteur, sign electronically, for the first time, new rules on "Security of gas supply".

Digital signature on "Security of gas supply" by Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Presidency of the Council with Jerzy BUZEK (EPP ,PL), Rapporteur (extracts) and illustrative pictures

During the EP plenary session (11-14 September 2017) in Strasbourg,&nbsp;MEPs debate on measures to safeguard the security of gas supply. Statements by Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Rapporteur, and Miguel ARIAS CANETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy.

Measures to safeguard the security of gas supply: extracts from the debate

Debate on the Impact of Nord Stream 2 on the gas market, during the EP plenary session (09-12 May 2016) in Strasbourg. Statements by Miguel ARIAS CA&Ntilde;ETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL) and Flavio ZANONATO (S&amp;D, IT)

Impact of Nord Stream 2 on the gas market: extracts from the debate

This stockshot illustrates the arrival of a gas carrier from Qatar at the Zeebrugge LNG (Liquedied natural gas or gaz), terminal in Belgium. Workers mooring the gas carrier, preparing the pipes for transfer. Pipes in the LNG terminal, storage tanks with liquified natural gas.

Infoclip: Gas supply - Zeebrugge LNG

MEPs debate on the EU action on oil exploration and extraction in Europe, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

EU action on oil exploration and extraction in Europe: extract from the debate

In the European Palriament in Brussels, MEPs discuss with Philip Owen, DG Environment (EC) on tar sands and land use changes in the Fuel Quality Directive.

Tar sands and land use changes in the Fuel Quality Directive: extracts from the meeting

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the security of gas supply.

Security of gas supply: extracts of the debate

This infoclip illustrates the supply of energy in Turkey, Greece and Austria.

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