; and (4) to help facilitate the export of United States energy resources, technology, and expertise to global markets in a way that benefits the energy security of European countries. 3. Prioritization of efforts and assistance for energy infrastructure projects in Europe (a) In general In pursuing the policy described in section 2(b) , the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of United States agencies that operate under the foreign policy guidance of the Secretary, shall, as appropriate, prioritize and expedite the efforts of the Department of State or of such agencies to support the efforts of European countries to increase their energy security, including through— (1) providing diplomatic, political, and technical support to European countries— (A) to facilitate international negotiations with respect to cross-border infrastructure; (B) to enhance European countries’ regulatory environment with respect to energy; or (C) to develop accessible, transparent, and competitive energy markets supplied by diverse sources, types, and routes of energy; and (2) providing support to improve European energy markets, including early-stage project support and late-stage project support, for the construction or improvement of energy infrastructure— (A) to diversify the energy sources and supply routes of European countries; (B) to enhance energy market integration across the region; or (C) to increase competition within energy markets. (b) Project selection (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the agencies described in subsection (a) , shall identify energy infrastructure projects that would be appropriate for United States assistance under this section. (2) Project eligibility A project is eligible for United States assistance under this section if the project is— (A) related to— (i) natural gas infrastructure, such as interconnectors, storage facilities, liquefied natural gas import facilities, or reverse flow capacity