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Opportunity · COFF-01A Commission-run matching system where offtakers bid volumes, qualities, prices and durations and Strategic Project promoters post offers, with the Commission introducing the two sides -- demand-side access a project developer did not previously have.
Promoters of Strategic Projects and offtakers of strategic raw materials are offered support, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 17(1)-(4), in the Critical Raw Materials Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 3 industries by name: Waste, Aluminium and Steel. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by none, continuous. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
a Strategic Project seeking offtake, or a buyer seeking strategic raw materials
Benefit
A Commission-run matching system where offtakers bid volumes, qualities, prices and durations and Strategic Project promoters post offers, with the Commission introducing the two sides -- demand-side access a project developer did not previously have.
Who is affected
Addressee
Promoters of Strategic Projects and offtakers of strategic raw materials
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Waste and landfill, Aluminium and metals, Steel · Reaches Batteries and solar, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen, Automotive, Aviation
Applies
From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1))
Burden drivers
No burden drivers recorded on this provision.
Source text
Verbatim
The Commission shall set up a system to facilitate the conclusion of offtake agreements related to Strategic Projects, in accordance with competition rules.
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