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 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.

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.

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, 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.

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 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 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 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 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).

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 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.

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.