Three LNG projects selected by EC will get grants to improve transport infrastructure

“The European Commission continues to support the construction and upgrade of European transport infrastructure to ensure its citizens can reap the benefits of a complete, safe and modern network. Moreover, the almost €200 million will also help to support employment in the EU by allowing Member States to continue investing in large and small infrastructure projects during a time of general economic stagnation,” said Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport.

“Technical and design studies concerning the implementation of a LNG bunkering station at the port of Dunkirk” is a French LNG project and will receive €1,150,000. From Spain, the other two projects are “Gas as an Alternative for Road Transport (GARneT)” and “Blue Corridors enhance through the Application of Natural Gas Energy,” and will obtain €1,936,000 and €1,108,000 respectively.

These three initiatives address TEN-T network program’s priority 2, which includes studies and preparation of deployment projects contributing to mitigation and adaptation to climate change (GHG emissions), and studies and works supporting the reduction of the impact of maritime transport on the environment (air pollutants).

Source: European Commission / NGVA Europe