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Dear
,
Thank you so much for this feedback from your talks with CIP/COP.
I understand fully that it is not up to you to decide for the Greek Government what project
to finance under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. I think, however, that it is useful that
you are informed about the activities of CIP/COP, who could be a major player in Greeks
green transition – an area, which is of the utmost attention and priority to both Greece,
Denmark and the Commission.
I should be happy to come back to you at a later stage to discuss, among other things, the
other EU instruments that could be used for financing of the off shore wind projects that
CIP/COP can deliver. As I have indicated in my email to Declan, I have a very good
impression of CIP/COP as a substantial and well run business partner for huge visionary
energy projects.
Best regards
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DANISH EMBASSY, ATHENS
ROYAL DANISH EMBASSY / GR-106 74 ATHENS
PHONE +30 (210) 725 6440 / GRAEKENLAND.UM.DK
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Emne: RE: Greetings from Athens - and a good project.
Dear
,
This is to debrief you that we had a call with representatives of CIP/COP last week. The plans they have
presented us sounded interesting and could represent major investment projects for the coming years.
They also look promising in that they correspond to investments in renewable energy which is in line
with green transition, one of the Commission’s main priorities for the coming years. Such investments
are of course also needed for Greece to reach its energy target set for 2030 and possibly further out.
CIP/COP representatives have asked us whether the Commission could support these projects under the
Recovery and Resilience Facility. On this, it is obviously not for the Commission to decide which specific
investors and projects the Greek government should conclude contracts with. What we can say is that
such projects, and especially infrastructure investments as opposed to price subsidies, appear to be
eligible for RRF financing. We have also noted that, given the relatively long time horizon of these
projects, some other EU instruments may eventually be better suited for the Greek authorities to fund
such projects.
I hope you will find this debrief helpful and please do not hesitate to reach out in case of further
questions.
Best regards,
European Commission, Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs, Unit F2: Greece
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From: COSTELLO Declan (ECFIN) <xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xx.xxxxxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:47 PM
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Subject: RE: Greetings from Athens - and a good project.
Dear
,
Nice to hear from you again.
I am no longer dealing with Greece on a day-to-day basis and thus am not best placed to talk to
.
Currently the Greek team in DG ECFIN is being lead by
(on copy) supported by
on colleagues based in Athens (also on copy).
We are currently in discussions with the Greek authorities on the possible use of the funds
available under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, which is strongly targeted at the green
transition. The team will be in touch with
to arrange a call in the near future.
Please note, however, the selection of projects is primarily a decision for the Greek authorities
and the Commission services remain neutral in this regard provided the projects respect the
requirements of EU rules. We are nonetheless interested in hearing from prospective investors
in Greece and providing guidance where possible.
It is a particularly busy juncture right now, it may take a few days to arrange.
Regards
Declan
Declan COSTELLO
Deputy Director General
European Commission
Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs
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Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:19 AM
To: COSTELLO Declan (ECFIN) <xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xx.xxxxxx.xx>
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Subject: Greetings from Athens - and a good project.
Dear Declan,
I hope everything is fine where you are – in these difficult times.
You might remember me from our discussions about the Greek claw-back practice some
two years ago. The ND Government seems to have a will to solve the problem so
hopefully things move forward.
I am writing to you about another matter.
The Danish Company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in collaboration with
Copenhagen Offshore Partners (together called CIP/COP) is one of the greatest players
in the world on off shore wind projects, and they are keen to develop investment in a
EUR 1 bn. project in Greece in collaboration with a local partner.
CIP/COP has already had meetings with Greek ministers and other Government officials
(I have been present in one of them) and there is a huge interest in CIP/COP’s project
across the board. This is not least because such a project plays perfectly well into
Greece’s ambitions regarding rebuilding the economy after Covid-19 and the wish to
fulfil EU’s CO2 emission targets. Thus, it also fits very well with the objectives regarding
use of the Recovery Fund.
I therefore hope that you could take time to talk to
, cc above
based in
Copenhagen.
The project is exactly of the kind that I am sure the Commission would like to see
financed with the participation of the Recovery Fund – and I have to say that I am
personally very impressed with the professionalism of CIP/COP.
All best
_______________________________________________________
DANISH EMBASSY, ATHENS
ROYAL DANISH EMBASSY / GR-106 74 ATHENS
PHONE +30 (210) 725 6440 / GRAEKENLAND.UM.DK
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