I. FACTS 1 Procedure

(17) On the basis of the foregoing assessment, the Authority considers that the increased budget of the short sea shipping scheme constitutes state aid with the meaning

(85) As set out in chapter I.2.2 above, the objective of the Demo scheme is to protect the environment by incentivising the demonstration of new technologies,

Furthermore, the Authority finds that since the public and private funding is limited to the TCM’s actual operating and investment costs, and all additional revenues are taken

(64) The competitive process for awarding public financing for Concept and FEED Studies on CO 2 storage, as well as financing of the subsequent construction and operation phase will

State aid is only compatible with the functioning of the EEA Agreement if it has an incentive effect. An incentive effect occurs when the aid induces the beneficiary to

(108) The Norwegian authorities consider that the notified measure could have an effect on trade and competition in both the market for primary aluminium and the market for

52) The environmental objective of the aid is to replace the use of conventional energy with renewable energy. In addition, the aid will also contribute to a slight increase in the

(12) The Norwegian authorities indicate that assuming a positive decision from the Authority, the cumulative aid amount granted to NCE Micro and Nanotechnology will exceed in