FuelsEurope

FuelsEurope fully supports the European Commission ambitions to reinforce the single market for waste and secondary raw materials and increase the supply and demand for high quality secondary raw materials at competitive prices.

FuelsEurope welcomes the European Commissions consultation of stakeholders on the upcoming Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, fully supporting the objective to accelerate the deployment of key decarbonisation technologies for energy-intensive industries while maintaining a technology neutral approach and supporting their competitiveness, and that of their products, internationally.

FuelsEurope response to the public consultation on the Renewable Energy Directive proposal. FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, member states, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality by 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, Member States, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework. The European refining industry recognises that there is no business as usual and is ready to play an essential role by developing alternative fuels, products and services needed to achieve this demanding…

FuelsEurope welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the review of the EU Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act. As the refining sector invests in technologies essential for decarbonisation, it is vital that the Taxonomy accurately reflects the activities needed for Europes transition.

CONSULTATION RESPONSE Ref. Ares(2026)5594923 - 02/06/2026 02 June 2026 Response to the Draft Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) The current revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) represents a critical test of the EU's commitment to deliver meaningful burden reduction in sustainability reporting, as part of the broader effort to streamline the Corporate…

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, Member States, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework. The European refining industry recognises that there is no business as usual and is ready to play a full role by developing alternative fuels with low or zero climate impact (1) , as well as other products…

1. On the Green Deal Reflecting on the Green Deal as a potential enabler of low-carbon technologies and accelerator of industrial solutions for the decarbonisation of mobility and the industrial value chain, FuelsEurope welcomes in particular the EC’s emphasis on the following: - The development of lead markets for climate neutral and circular products (s.

FuelsEurope supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s objective of climate neutrality by 2050, and welcomes the publication of the New Industrial Strategy for Europe and the Circular Economy Action Plan as key enablers for the European Green Deal, projecting EU competitiveness in a global dimension and allowing the deployment of low-carbon technologies.

FuelsEurope welcomes the European Commissions consultation of stakeholders ahead of the review of the Market Stability Reserve and of some of the Emissions Trading Systems elements by 2026 and of the assessment of whether additional policies are needed to each the EUs climate targets.

FuelsEurope and its members support the EUs climate target but we are concerned with the proposed direction of the Clean Corporate Vehicle legislation. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the initiative should adopt a technology-inclusive framework, allowing all sustainable technologies to work towards achieving net-zero by 2050.

Please find FuelsEurope's response to the open public consultation on the CBAM regulation proposal attached to this input. In addition, in the Annex you can find our joint response with other Members of the Alliance of the Energy Intensive Industries on the same consultation.

Fuels Europe favours a common CO2 market across the whole economy based on a single carbon price. But until consistency on worldwide carbon pricing and ambition can be achieved, FuelsEurope thus welcomes the EC initiative to examine proposals for mechanisms that would reduce the risk of carbon leakage as the EU increases its climate ambition in the European Green Deal context.

Fuels Europe favours a common CO2 market across the whole economy based on a single carbon price. But until consistency on worldwide carbon pricing and ambition can be achieved, FuelsEurope thus welcomes the EC initiative to examine proposals for mechanisms that would reduce the risk of carbon leakage as the EU increases its climate ambition in the European Green Deal context.

FuelsEurope welcomes the consultation of stakeholders on the Implementing Regulation determining revised benchmark values for the 2026-2030 period, welcoming the Commissions approach to implement the removal of exchangeability.

FuelsEurope recommendations on the Revision of Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) FuelsEurope, which represents 41 companies operating refineries in the EU that account for almost 100% of EU refining capacity, supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

FuelsEurope supports the EU Green Deal’s ambition of climate neutrality by 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, Member States, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework. Specifically, the refining industry’s Clean Fuels for All vision indicates how by 2050, liquid fuels for transport could be climate neutral, enabling the decarbonisation of aviation, maritime and road…

The EC inception impact assessment proposes to explore six policy options for the revision of the EU ETS directive in light of the European Green Deal. FuelsEurope welcomes the opportunity to comment on the key design elements of the current scheme, in particular the ambition level, the carbon leakage protection measures, the scope, the ETS versus the Effort Sharing Regulation, and finally the Market Stability…

FuelsEurope, the EU conventional, renewable and low carbon fuels and industrial value chains products manufacturing industry, supports the EUs goal of climate neutrality by 2050, recognising that achieving this target will require not only breakthrough technologies, but above all, substantial and timely investments supported by an improved, stable and predictable policy framework.

Petroleum substances are by nature complex substances with thousands to millions of hydrocarbon constituents. They are truly substances of unknown or variable composition, complex reaction products or biological materials (UVCBs).

The CLP Regulation has proven instrumental for the proper identification and communication of hazards of substances and mixtures placed on the market in the EU and thus to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment as well as an efficient functioning of the internal market.

The refining industry has a crucial role to play in the development of a circular economy in Europe. By transforming waste streams (such as waste biomass from agriculture and forestry, recycled CO2, or plastic waste) into renewable or low-carbon fuels and other products (e.g.

FuelsEurope response to the public consultation of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) proposal. FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, member states, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework.

FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, Member States, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework. The Green Deal is clearly work in progress and will require careful societal consultation and impact assessment.

FuelsEurope and its members welcome the opportunity to input to the call for evidence on the future of the Union Renewable Energy legal framework. The European refining and fuels industry has a key role to play in the EU decarbonization effort, providing solutions to reach the overall 90% GHG-reduction target by 2040.

FuelsEurope welcomes the European Commissions consultation of stakeholders on the proposal for a Regulation to amend the European Climate Law to include the 2040 climate target. This target marks a critical milestone in the EUs climate ambition and will require a coherent and robust policy framework across all sectors. As committed partners in the energy transition, we fully support the EUs climate objectives.

FuelsEurope welcomes the possibility to provide its feedback on the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) on the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive. FuelsEurope considers the IED an essential regulatory policy instrument since it ensures a very high level of protection of the environment as a whole through the setting of permit conditions based on the Best Available Technologies (BAT) and its Associated…

FuelsEurope welcomes the European Commissions consultation of stakeholders on the Implementing Regulation on the CBAM methodology for the definitive period starting on 1 January 2026. FuelsEurope believes that, as indirect costs are not directly related to indirect emissions, the carbon leakage risk associated with indirect emissions costs should be addressed through an EU-wide harmonised system of indirect cost…

FuelsEurope welcomes the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) in its aim of promoting the ramp-up of critical technologies and their deployment to help EU decarbonization objectives, as well as its focus on industrial investments and competitiveness. This legislative proposal shows a renewed attention towards energy security, providing a possible response to new global challenges.

FuelsEurope welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Commission Inception Impact Assessment on the targeted recast of the REACH Regulation. REACH is a comprehensive regulatory framework supported by the most advanced knowledge base at global level.

Please find FuelsEurope's full feedback on the consultation to the revision of the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans regulation attached to this input. In addition, in the Annex you can find our joint response with other Members of the Renewable & Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform on the same consultation.

The IIA opens the door to support many more technologies that are vital for transport and industrial decarbonisation. FuelsEurope supports the EU 2050 Climate Neutrality ambition and has published its pathway to be an essential part of reaching this goal: www.cleanfuelsforall.eu.

FuelsEurope calls for a dedicated Hydrogen Grid Strategy (encompassing the entire hydrogen infrastructures) to be embedded in the upcoming Grids Package. This will be instrumental in realising the full potential of hydrogen in Europes clean energy future and competitiveness.

FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, Member States, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework. The Green Deal is clearly work in progress and will require careful societal consultation and impact assessment.

FuelsEurope welcomes the European Commissions intention to introduce a common methodology for applying the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle across policy areas within the 20282034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

FuelsEurope represents 39 European Companies operating in the fuels & industrial value chains products manufacturing industry. The association represents such companies in the policy debate with EU Institutions and other stakeholders, providing an expert opinion on the production process, distribution and use of industrys products, contributing to a regulatory framework that: - Promotes EU excellence in technologies…

This feedback was jointly developed by the Network for Sustainable Mobility, a voluntary and informal gathering of stakeholders along the value chain representing the transport, engineering, fuel manufacturing and energy sectors supporting the role of sustainable renewable fuels in a climate-neutral road transport system. More information can be found in the attachment.

FuelsEurope and its members welcome the opportunity to comment on the draft revision of Annex V and VI of the Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (Renewable Energy Directive). As producer of renewable and low carbon fuels, we are fully committed to support the correct and effective deployment of clear rules for calculating the greenhouse gas impact of such products.

FuelsEurope welcomes the European Commissions consultation of stakeholders on the legal framework for the possible use of international carbon credits towards the 2040 EU climate law target, as recognising international credits supports global climate goals and contributes to more cost-effective decarbonisation options.

FuelsEurope welcomes the European Commissions consultation of stakeholders on the Implementing Regulation on the adjustment of obligation to surrender CBAM certificates to take account of free ETS allowances. FuelsEurope believes that, considering the complexity of Free Allocation Rules, most of the complexity should be managed by the Commission or by the Member States and customs authorities , and not by…

The European fuel manufacturing industry supports the EUs ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and plays a strategic role in delivering essential renewable and low-carbon fuels and products. However, a successful and secured energy transition requires an effective and affordable policy framework that safeguards the industry's competitiveness and supports the decarbonisation of production processes.

FuelsEurope response to the public consultation on the Fuel EU maritime proposal. FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, member states, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework.

FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, Member States, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework. The European refining industry recognises that there is no business as usual and is ready to play an essential role in supporting this ambition by developing alternative fuels, products and services needed to…

Please see the attached contribution from FuelsEurope: 1. Joint statement of the EU industry: CO2 regulation for heavy-duty vehicles should recognize decarbonisation potential of sustainable and renewable fuels. 2. Letter to Vice-President Timmermans: Call for preserving essential technology options to move logistics chains.

FuelsEurope supports the EU’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, recognising that this will require breakthrough technologies and an enabling policy framework. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the “Call for Evidence” on the revision of the emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, however we regret that the scope of the consultation remains relatively limited in the recognition of the role of…

FuelsEurope welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commissions proposal establishing a common data platform on chemicals, laying down rules to ensure that the data contained in it are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. Better access to available high-quality data through a common data platform will benefit regulators, industry and other stakeholders.

As part of the “one substance, one assessment” package, the Commission aims to improve access to chemicals data by removing technical and administrative obstacles, according to the principles that data should be easily findable, interoperable, secure, shared and reused by default. FuelsEurope welcomes the opportunity to provide input for the preparation of the Commission’s legislative proposal.

FuelsEurope welcomes the opportunity to express its views on the draft Delegated Regulation extending the scope of the data to be included in the Union Database (UDB). FuelsEurope strongly supports the ongoing enhancements of the UDB, as it is essential for fuel manufacturers to have a robust and reliable tool to ensure traceability and mitigate the risks of fraud.

FuelsEurope appreciates the EU’s objectives to improve the standards governing road vehicle emissions in the EU. This initiative provides an opportunity to simplify the standards, take advantage of new emissions control technologies and remove any ambiguities around emission control applying in all circumstances.

Liquid fuels both conventional and renewable/low-carbon ensure unrivalled energy density and seamless integration in the existing infrastructure. They are easy to store and quickly deploy in large amounts where needed.

FuelsEurope welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the draft Implementing Regulation amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to the revision of the ETS Directive. Please find our comments in the document enclosed.

FuelsEurope’s response to the consultation on the inception impact assessment on the revision of the EU Emission Trading Directive (ETS) 2003/87/EC concerning aviation. FuelsEurope supports the Green Deal’s ambition for climate neutrality in 2050 and will work with the EU institutions, Member States, and stakeholders, to help create the essential enabling policy framework.

FuelsEurope is the voice of the European petroleum refining industry and represents the interest of 40 companies operating refineries in the EU. Members account for almost 100% of EU petroleum refining capacity; more than 75% of EU motor fuel retail sales and is an essential actor in the chemicals’ supply chain.