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Benefits
Main Driver
Regulation SoS
Main Driver Explanation
As explained above this project is focused in increasing market integration between Spain and France (and indirectly with Portugal), enhancing
diversification of supply and security. It will also improve sustainability and competition.
Benefit Description
As above mentioned, this project will improve capacity of the MIDCAT interconnection between France and Spain and the Barcelona Regas Terminal
(interconectivity and diversification of supply). Besides, it will increase security from interruptions of supply or defaults in the infrastructure. By increasinfg
flexibility of the gas system it will help renewals development, reduce emissions and increase sustainability. It will also help diversification of supplies in
Europe (increasing capacity of Barcelona Regas Terminal and future MIDCAT interconnection) and commercial competition.
Barriers
Barrier Type
Description
Permit Granting
Long timig administrative and environmental permitting process, several Administrations involved with not well defined competence distribution lead to
incertitude of obtaining all the authorisations required
Political
Various Administrations involved (starte, regional and local) with different political composition and having differnet competences/opinions about the
benefits and withdrawals of the Project
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