Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The RFCS project has the following research objectives for the coal sector:
- Supporting the equitable transition of the coal sector and regions;
- Improving health and safety.
- Minimizing the environmental impact of coal mines in transition.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The call objectives are:
- Mine water monitoring, management and/or treatment;
- Land monitoring, modelling, stabilisation and/or restoration;
- Waste and/or spoil treatment;
- Energy recovery associated with the mitigation and monitoring of methane emissions from formerly operating coal mines, coal mines identified for eventual closure in Territorial Just Transition Plans or coking coal mines (e.g. ventilation air methane (VAM) or abandoned mine methane (AMM) projects that oxidise methane and produce useful energy) and/or geothermal energy systems;
- Materials recycling and development of alternative materials, including recovery of critical raw materials;
- Repurposing of former coal and lignite mines as well as coal-related infrastructure, including power supply services, with projects for energy storage, renewable energy, hydrogen or hybrid solutions that enable sector coupling.
Detailed Call Description
This Call provides support for projects that will support the coal industry diversification through the application of new technologies, especially those technologies that have been developed with RFCS support in the last years. In particular, proposals should focus on repurposing of industrial sites related to the coal industry, specifically the repurposing of closed coal mines or coal mines under closure and/or the reconversion of coal power plants.
Proposals are expected to include an exploitation strategy outlining possible integration of the deliverables of the project (including the pilot/demonstrators) in an industrial environment and a preliminary assessment of their economic viability. When relevant, activities related to economic analysis in the direction of a business case or new business models can also be mentioned.
Proposals are expected to include activities related to the promotion of the development of efficient reskilling, upskilling and trainings for workers affected by a coal phase-out.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
50%
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
- Fisheries/ Aquaculture and Maritime Policy
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Educational Institutions
- Fishermen, Aquaculturists, Owners of Vessels
- Large Enterprises
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies, e.g. undertakings, public bodies, research organizations, higher or secondary education establishments or other legal entities) which carry out an RTD activity or substantially contribute to such an activity
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs)
- non-EU countries : countries associated to the RFCS
(Further details in the call document, p. 9-12)
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
EU Contact Point
For general information about the programme, if you have questions or want to share your views please contact us at: RTD-STEEL-COAL@ec.europa.eu