0. An ambitious Vision for our Energy System in 2030
Mechthild Wörsdörfer
Director - Energy Policy – DG ENER
European Commission
3rd Member States' Gas Forum 09/04/2014

1. Europe's priorities Our goals Why a 2030 framework now?
Competitiveness
Predictability for policy-makers and investors
Need for cost-effective and joint solutions
Speaking with one voice
Security of supply
Sustainability

2. 20 % GHG 20% RES 20 % EE 40 % GHG ≥ 27 % RES 2014
A renewed ambition for 2030
20 % GHG
20% RES
20 % EE
2020
40 % GHG
≥ 27 % RES
New Key Indicators
2030
2014
New governance system

3. Gas increased role in EU power generation
Power generating capacities in the EU in 2013 (in years)
Coal
Oil
Gas
Nuclear
Renewables
(including hydro) MW MW MW MW MW MW
0 MW
Years
Source: Platts Power Vision

4. Role of Gas in the 2030 scenarios (1)
Gas in future energy mix: shares of GIC
Oil
Gas
Solids
RES

5. Role of Gas in the 2030 scenarios (2)
Future power capacities

6. Connecting and diversifying
Reaping the benefits of a fully integrated
energy market up to 2030
Internal market: € bn per year in gas and electricity
5 years of the EU current gas consumption
Wind offshore
Potential for renewable energy
Wind onshore
Future potential for gas sources
Hydroelectric
Solar
Potential for
shale gas
15 years of the EU current gas consumption
250 years of the EU current gas consumption

7. Follow-up on the European Council conclusions:
Next steps
Follow-up on the European Council conclusions:
European Council to agree on the 2030 framework by October 2014 at the latest.
For June European Council, progress should be made on:
Impact at MS level of EU-wide targets for GHG reductions and RES;
Mechanisms which will result in an overall fair effort sharing;
Measures to prevent potential carbon leakage in order to ensure the competitiveness of Europe's energy-intensive industries;
A review of the Energy Efficiency Directive and an energy efficiency framework.
Interconnection objectives to be attained by 2030
In-depth study on EU Energy Security and comprehensive plan for the reduction of EU energy dependence by June 2014.