On 19 October 2011, the European Commission (EC) adopted the proposal for a Regulation on "Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure". It aims at ensuring that strategic energy networks and storage facilities are completed by 2020. To this end, the EC has identified 12 priority corridors and areas covering electricity, gas, oil and carbon dioxide transport networks. It proposes a regime of "common interest" for projects contributing to implementing these priorities and having obtained this label.

• Proposal for a Regulation on "Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure" [COM/2011/658]
• Impact Assessment [SEC/2011/1233]
• Executive Summary of Impact Assessment [SEC/2011/1234]
• Press release "Commission adopts plan for €50 billion boost to European networks" [IP/11/1200]All available translations.
• Questions & Answers on "The Commission's energy infrastructure package" [MEMO/11/710]All available translations.
• Citizens' summary [19 KB]
• More on "Connecting Europe Facility"
• EU starts negotiations on Caspian pipeline to bring gas to Europe [IP/11/1023]All available translations.
• Commission and Azerbaijan sign strategic gas deal [IP/11/30]All available translations.
• Joint Declaration on gas delivery for Europe in Baku [69 KB]