File an application for strategic-project recognition containing evidence against the criteria, a business plan evaluating financial viability, and a draft timetable showing when the project contributes to the Union benchmark.
Promoters applying for net-zero strategic project status must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 14(2), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by competent authority, per application. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
an application for recognition as a net-zero strategic project
File an application for strategic-project recognition containing evidence against the criteria, a business plan evaluating financial viability, and a draft timetable showing when the project contributes to the Union benchmark.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
The application referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain the following: (a) relevant evidence related to the fulfilment of the criteria laid down in Article 13(1) or (3); (b) a business plan evaluating the financial viability of the project consistent with the objective of creating quality jobs; and (c) a first draft timetable for the project estimating when the project would be able to contribute to the Union’s manufacturing capacity benchmark referred to in Article 5 or the Union level objective of CO2 injection capacity referred to in Article 20.
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