All in this together: How wind needs regional cooperation Wednesday 28th September Hamburg Jan Hensmans FPS Economie-DG Energy Belgium http://economie.fgov.be
In three words As it stands, climate and energy policy is ultimately a national responsibility, entrenched in a regional reality, and in need of a pathway to reach its European destination. Successful regional cooperation can be the trailblazer. http://economie.fgov.be
Regional Energy Cooperation: Why? EU climate and energy targets (2020; 2030) - Incoherence between national policies & EU policy Regional reality triggers RegCoop: Interconnection means interdependence Efficient coordination with familiar neighbours Pioneering made possible Risks and challenges: Fragmentation Overlap http://economie.fgov.be
Tools for Regional Cooperation 7 factors for succes: Political guidance Step-by-step approach Communication Continuity Stakeholder participation European orientation Membership http://economie.fgov.be
The Benelux a living lab of regional cooperation 1944 : Benelux Customs Union Treaty 1958 : Benelux Economic Union Treaty 1985: Schengen Agreement 2008 : Benelux Union Treaty Pioneer in EU Cross border cooperation
BEN!EX GASPLATFORM
Framework for regional cooperation in Central Western Europe (BENELUX-DE-FR-AT-CH) Cooperation of ministries, regulators and TSO’s Working towards improved electricity market integration and security of supply
Penta cooperation pays off 2005: Pentalateral Energy Forum 2010: Penta Market coupling 2013: Penta Political Declaration 2014 : NWE market coupling Flow Based Nscogi Grid SoS
North Seas Countries’ Offshore Grid Initiative “NSCOGI provides a framework for regional cooperation to find common solutions to questions related to grid infrastructure developments in the North and Irish Seas”
HLG & Coordinators Committee Support Groups: Political declaration on energy cooperation between the North Seas Countries (6th June 2016) HLG & Coordinators Committee Support Groups: Maritime spatial planning Development & regulation of offshore grids and other offshore infrastructure Support framework and finance for offshore wind projects Standards, technical rules and regulations in the offshore wind sector Secretariat Co-work Governments/European Commission http://economie.fgov.be