UPEI – the voice of Europe’s independent energy and mobility suppliers – and FETSA – the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations – have warmly welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of its resolution on Energy Security of Supply.
The two organisations expressed encouragement following the Parliament’s comprehensive approach to addressing Europe’s energy security challenges. Recent crises have exposed critical vulnerabilities in Europe’s energy systems and underscored the urgent need to build lasting resilience across all energy carriers, making the resolution’s adoption particularly timely.
The resolution includes several provisions that both organisations view as crucial for strengthening Europe’s energy security framework:
The Parliament has called for a review of the Oil Stocks Directive to better reflect evolving risk profiles and energy needs. This review would ensure that existing regulations align with current energy market realities and security requirements.
The resolution urges the development of a dedicated EU strategy on liquid fuels, recognising the continued importance of these energy carriers in Europe’s overall energy mix. Such a strategy would provide clearer guidance for industry stakeholders and policy makers.
The document emphasises the importance of dual-use infrastructure, promoting greater synergy between civilian and military preparedness. This approach acknowledges that energy security has both civilian and defense dimensions that must be addressed holistically.
The resolution acknowledges the strategic role of NATO in Europe’s future energy security architecture, recognising the alliance’s importance in coordinating defense-related energy security measures across member states.
Finally, the Parliament supports accelerated permitting procedures for critical energy infrastructure, including storage and distribution facilities. This provision could help streamline the development of essential energy infrastructure projects across Europe.
Both organisations emphasised that strategic storage and distribution infrastructure represent more than mere logistical assets. These facilities serve as vital enablers of Europe’s industrial competitiveness, crisis preparedness, and societal resilience. As such, they must be fully recognised and supported within the EU’s evolving energy security architecture.
The groups stressed that proper recognition of infrastructure’s strategic importance will be essential for maintaining Europe’s energy security and economic stability in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
UPEI and FETSA have urged the European Commission and the EU Council to take the Parliament’s position into account as they shape future energy security policies. The organisations indicated their readiness to engage constructively in the follow-up to this resolution and contribute to building a resilient, inclusive, and diversified energy landscape for Europe.
The resolution’s adoption represents a significant step forward in European energy security policy, with industry stakeholders now looking toward implementation measures that will translate the Parliament’s vision into concrete actions and regulatory frameworks.
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