The Commission has launched a new call for proposals worth up to €600 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to fund key cross-border energy infrastructure projects across the EU.
The call is open to projects included on the first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs). The list was adopted under the revised ‘TEN-E Regulation’ which ends support for fossil fuel infrastructure and will help the EU reach its ambitious climate and energy goals.
Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) are key cross-border infrastructure projects that link or significantly impact the energy systems of 2 or more EU countries. Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) link energy infrastructure of 1 or more EU country with neighbouring (non-EU) countries.
“Now, more than ever, we must intensify our investments to ensure a genuine Energy Union,” said Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen: “This is key to power our competitiveness, ensure our energy security and bring down energy costs for all. Constructing the crucial missing links for seamless cross-border energy flows is essential – and the Connecting Europe Facility’s contribution is instrumental in this respect.”
Project promoters may apply for EU co-financing both for studies and construction works, until 16 September 2025. On May 2025, the Commission will organise a CEF Energy online info day to support stakeholders with the application and evaluation process. The results of this call will be released early next year.
This call will help the EU complete the Energy Union and make sure citizens and businesses can fully benefit from the clean energy transition and integrated energy markets.
CEF Energy is one of the EU’s key funding instruments to support infrastructure developments, promoting growth, jobs and competitiveness with a total budget of €5.88 billion for the period 2021-2027.
166 cross-border energy projects for EU support
New list of EU energy Projects of Common and Mutual Interest
