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Proposal evaluation
Proposal evaluation
The evaluation of the projects was carried out in line with the criteria defined in Article 4, including Annexes II and IV, of the revised TEN-E Regulation.
Submitted proposals were evaluated by two Groups consisting of:- the representatives of Contracting Parties (ministries and national regulatory authorities),
- gas and electricity transmission system operators (TSOs),
- the European Commission,
- the Energy Community Secretariat,
- the Energy Community Regulatory Board,
- the ECDSO-E entity, and
- either the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) or gas (ENTSOG).
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Eligible categories
Eligible infrastructure categories
Based on the revised TEN-E Regulation, eligible infrastructure categories related to electricity and/or gas are:
Electricity-related infrastructure categories (a) high and extra-high voltage overhead transmission lines and underground and submarine transmission cables;
(b) any equipment or installation falling under the energy infrastructure category referred to in point (a) enabling transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites;
(c) energy storage facilities;
(d) any equipment or installation essential for the systems referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems at all voltage levels and substations;
(e) smart electricity grids;
(f) any equipment or installation falling under the energy infrastructure category referred to in point (a) having dual functionality: interconnection and offshore grid connection system from the offshore renewable generation sites;
Gas-related infrastructure categories a) smart gas grids;
(b) hydrogen-based technologies;
(c) electrolyser facilities;
(d) carbon dioxide projects.
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Proposal forms
Proposal forms
Potential project promoters were invited to download the Excel template corresponding to one of the eligible infrastructure categories from the table below.
The completed form had to be submitted by 19 January 2026. Late submissions were not accepted.
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