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PCI Project — EU Project of Common Interest
Priority cross-border energy infrastructure designated by the European Commission.
Definition
EU Projects of Common Interest (PCI) are cross-border energy infrastructure projects identified by the European Commission as critical to the EU's energy policy and climate targets. They are governed by TEN-E Regulation (EU) 347/2013 (revised by (EU) 2022/869) and selected in biennial lists.
Benefits of PCI designation
- Accelerated permitting — 3.5-year maximum permitting period mandated by EU law
- Single national competent authority — one regulator coordinates all permits
- EU funding eligibility — grants available under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)
- Cross-border cost allocation — regulatory costs allocated across benefiting countries
- Priority status — projects treated as overriding public interest in permitting decisions
At Resita: ENTSO-E TYNDP P144
Four EU PCI designations sit within the Resita grid corridor under ENTSO-E TYNDP Project 144. These are cross-border reinforcement projects between Romania and Serbia, increasing transmission capacity and reliability at the Resita node. PCI designation signals long-term EU commitment to grid investment in this corridor.