4.14 Transmission and distribution networks for renewable and low-carbon gases (climate change mitigation)

Kurzbeschreibung

Conversion, repurposing or retrofit of gas networks for the transmission and distribution of renewable and low- carbon gases. Construction or operation of transmission and distribution pipelines dedicated to the transport of hydrogen or other low-carbon gases. The economic activities in this category could be associated with several NACE codes, in particular D35.22, F42.21 and H49.50 in accordance with the statistical classification of economic activities established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006.

Wirtschaftsaktivität (EU-Taxonomie)

Rechtsakt: 2021/2139, Anhang I, Abschnitt 4.14 · ENERGY

Umweltziel: climate change mitigation

NACE-Codes: D35.22, F42.21, H49.50

Beschreibung

Conversion, repurposing or retrofit of gas networks for the transmission and distribution of renewable and low- carbon gases. Construction or operation of transmission and distribution pipelines dedicated to the transport of hydrogen or other low-carbon gases. The economic activities in this category could be associated with several NACE codes, in particular D35.22, F42.21 and H49.50 in accordance with the statistical classification of economic activities established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006.

Technische Bewertungskriterien

Technical screening criteria Substantial contribution to climate change mitigation 1. The activity consists in one of the following: (a) construction or operation of new transmission and distribution networks dedicated to hydrogen or other low-carbon gases; (b) conversion/repurposing of existing natural gas networks to 100 % hydrogen; (c) retrofit of gas transmission and distribution networks that enables the integration of hydrogen and other low- carbon gases in the network, including any gas transmission or distribution network activity that enables the increase of the blend of hydrogen or other low carbon gasses in the gas system; 2. The activity includes leak detection and repair of existing gas pipelines and other network elements to reduce methane leakage. Do no significant harm (‘DNSH’) (2) Climate change adaptation The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix A to this Annex. (3) Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex. (4) Transition to a circular economy N/A (5) Pollution prevention and control Fans, compressors, pumps and other equipment used which is covered by Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 187 ) comply, where relevant, with the top class requirements of the energy label, and with implementing regulations under that Directive and represent the best available technology. (6) Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex.