The 2nd Union list of Projects of Common & Mutual Interest (PCIs & PMIs) is out!235 cross-border energy projects have been granted the status of PCIs and PMIs, including⚡113 electricity, offshore and smart electricity grid projects⚡100 hydrogen and electrolyser projects⚡17 CO2 network projects ⚡3 smart gas grids projectsThey will be eligible to apply for EU financing from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Energy) to benefit from faster planning and permit approvals and increased visibility to investors. By allowing vital interconnections across the EU and with neighbouring countries, these projects can play a strategic role in increasing the EU’s competitiveness, accelerating the clean energy transition and enhancing our energy security and independence.