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Verkehrssektor verfehlt Klimaziele

  • Spanish Market: Biofuels, Emissions, Oil products
  • 15/05/25

Der Verkehrssenktor hat sein Emissionsreduktionsziel in 2024 verfehlt. Dies geht aus dem Prüfbericht des Expertenrats für Klimafragen hervor. Branchenverbände des Kraftstoffmarktes nutzen den Bericht als Appell an die Bundesregierung.

Laut des Berichtes vom 15. April hat der Verkehrssektor in Deutschland im Jahr 2024 rund 143 Mio. t CO2-Äquivalent emittiert. Dies stellt einen Rückgang um etwa 1,4 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr dar und entspricht etwa dem Rückgang der Emissionen von 2022 zu 2023. Ursprünglich sollte der Verkehrssektor eine Reduzierung auf 125,2 Mio. t CO2e erzielen. Entsprechend wurde diese Zielmarke um knapp 18 Mio. t CO2e überschritten. Insgesamt ist der Verkehrssektor für 9 % der bundesweiten Emissionen verantwortlich, so der Expertenrat. Dabei sei ein Großteil des Rückgangs auf den Bereich schwerer Fahrzeuge wie LKW und Busse zurückzuführen. Die Emissionen des privaten Personenverkehrs sind konstant geblieben.

Der geringe Emissionsrückgang ist laut Expertenrat auf die mangelnde strukturelle Entwicklung im Verkehrssektor sowie der anhaltenden Dominanz fossiler Antriebsarten zurückzuführen. Außerdem soll die Verkehrsleistung von PKW zugenommen haben. Die daraus resultierenden Mehremissionen seien jedoch aufgrund des im Vergleich zum Vorjahr höheren Bestand an batterieelektrischen Fahrzeugen ein Stück weit ausgeglichen worden. Auch das geringe Wirtschaftswachstum hat zum Emissionsrückgang beigetragen.

Die neue Bundesregierung hat im Koalitionsvertrag bestätigt, am Anstieg der THG-Quote festzuhalten. Dies soll Inverkehrbringer von Kraftstoffen dazu anregen, mehr emissionsärmere Kraftstoffe anstelle von fossilen in Verkehr zu bringen. Der Branchenverband Uniti begrüßt dieses Vorhaben zwar, mahnt jedoch an, dass diese Maßnahmen nicht ausreichen würden, um den Markthochlauf der erneuerbaren und alternativen Kraftstoffen voranzutreiben. Der Verband fordert die Regierung auf, sich auf europäischer Ebene für eine Anpassung der CO2-Flottenregulierung einsetzen. Diese berücksichtigt bei der Ermittlung der Emissionen nicht etwaige Einsparungen bei der Produktion des Kraftstoffes, sondern nur die tatsächlichen Emissionen im Betrieb.


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12/06/25

Ireland keeps double counting for Pome biofuels

Ireland keeps double counting for Pome biofuels

London, 12 June (Argus) — The Irish transport ministry has signed an amended regulation that will continue to allow for biofuels made from palm oil mill effluent (Pome) oil to be counted twice towards domestic mandates, but prevent the granting of additional renewable fuel certificates to biofuels made from the waste feedstock from 1 July. Irish biofuels legislation allows for two renewable fuel certificates to be generated per megajoule for fuels made from feedstocks listed in Annex IX of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which includes Pome oil. This is known as double counting. A second piece of legislation, the National Oil Reserves Agency Act 2007 (Additional Certificates for Renewable Transport Fuel) Regulations, allows for extra certificates to be generated for fuels from Annex IX feedstocks on top of double counting. The amended regulation will prevent the additional generation of 0.5 certificates per megajoule of hydrotreated vegetable oil, 0.4 certificates per megajoule of fuel supplied into the aviation sector and 0.4 certificates for megajoule of fuel supplied into the marine sector, if produced from Pome oil. Biofuels produced from other feedstocks listed in Annex IX will still be eligible for this. The National Oil Reserves Agency, which administers Ireland's biofuels mandate, reviewed Pome oil consumption data last year and recommended excluding Pome oil-based fuels from double counting, along with an exclusion from additional certificate generation. It also suggested implementing a Pome oil cap for the mandate, but acknowledged administrative barriers. Ireland was one of four member states that last year approached the European Commission to ask for its support in the analysis of Pome oil-based biofuel usage. The commission responded by saying it would be launching a working group with member states on sustainability and fraud in the lead-up to states transposing the recast RED III. By Simone Burgin Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.

EU ethanol market monitors possible reclassification


12/06/25
12/06/25

EU ethanol market monitors possible reclassification

London, 12 June (Argus) — The European ethanol market awaits the final verdict of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the registry of classification and labelling (CLH), on the potential classification of ethanol as a carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMR) substance. The decision is expected in the second half of this year. The classification would ban the use of ethanol in certain cosmetic applications. Some market participants said that it could mean that additional protective measures would be required when handling fuel grade ethanol, such as operators having to wear protective clothing and monitoring their exposure more closely. European renewable ethanol association ePure said that the decision "would have many undesirable and disproportionate effects in multiple sectors and industries". Greek authorities submitted a proposal to the ECHA asking it to classify ethanol as a CMR substance back in July 2020. This classification would suggest potential toxicity based on limited evidence from human or animal studies. The dossier submitted by the Greek authorities argues that ethanol causes developmental harm, in regard to prenatal alcohol exposure, and potential effects via breastmilk. Supporting data all derives from hazards caused by oral consumption. Industrial-grade ethanol, often referred to as denatured alcohol, serves as a key ingredient in a wide range of products, including cosmetics, disinfectants, pharmaceuticals and paints. Consumption of the grade increased during the Covid-19 pandemic, when many manufactures turned to ethanol to tackle disinfectant supply shortages. In contrast, fuel-grade ethanol, typically referred to as undenatured ethanol, must meet EN (European Standard) specifications and adhere to sustainability standards set by certification bodies like the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) before being blended into gasoline. According to ePURE data, 6.4bn l of ethanol was produced in Europe in 2023, with 5.5bn l or just under 86pc being for fuel, while only 7.6pc was for industrial use and 6.5pc for beverages. In an open letter sent to the European Commission on 8 November 2024, the International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (AISE) requested for an "urgent intervention" on this potential reclassification. In the letter they said that this would impact both the general public and professional users, like in hospitals, where they said there is "no suitable alternative" to ethanol-based sanitisers. Some have suggested that ethanol producers impacted by the ban might turn to the fuel ethanol market. But, the increased supply this re-classification could bring to the fuel market, depends on whether producers have or could obtain ISCC or equivalent accreditation. By Toby Shay and Evelina Lungu Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.

EPA readies new biofuel blend mandate proposal


12/06/25
12/06/25

EPA readies new biofuel blend mandate proposal

New York, 12 June (Argus) — President Donald Trump's administration is close to releasing two regulations informing oil refiners how much biofuel they must blend into the conventional fuel supply. The two rules — proposed biofuel blend mandates for at least 2026 and most likely for 2027 as well as a separate final rule cutting cellulosic fuel mandates for last year — exited White House review on Wednesday, the last step before major regulations can be released. Previously scheduled meetings as part of the process appear to have been cancelled, another signal that the rules' release is imminent. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said it wants to get the frequently delayed Renewable Fuel Standard program back on its statutory timeline, which would require volumes for 2027 to be finalized before November this year. Any proposal will have to go through the typical public comment process and could be changed. A coalition of biofuel-producing groups and feedstock suppliers, including the American Petroleum Institute, has pushed EPA to set a biomass-based diesel mandate of 5.25bn USG for 2026, hoping that a record-high target will support biorefineries that have struggled this year. Many plants have idled or run less recently, as uncertainty about future blend mandates, the halting rollout of a new clean fuel tax credit, and tariffs that up feedstock costs all hurt margins. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin also told a House subcommittee last month the agency wanted "to get caught up as quickly as we can" on a backlog of small refiner requests for program exemptions. Courts took issue with EPA's exemption policy during Trump's first term and again during President Joe Biden's tenure, leaving officials now with dozens of waiver requests covering multiple compliance years still pending. It is unclear whether the rule will provide clarity on EPA's plans for program waivers — including whether the agency will up obligations on other parties to make up for exempt small refiners — but biofuel groups have worried that widespread exemptions would curb demand for their products. The price of Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits used for program compliance have been volatile this year on rumors about these exemptions, which EPA has called market manipulation. RIN trading picked up and prices rose on the news as Thursday's session began. Bids and offers for 2025 ethanol D6 RINs, the most prevalent type currently trading, began the day at 96¢/RIN and 98¢/RIN, respectively. Deals were struck shortly after at 98¢/RIN and 99¢/RIN, with seller interest at one point reaching 100¢/RIN — well above a 95.5¢/RIN settle on Wednesday. Biomass-based diesel D4 RINs with concurrent vintage followed the same path with sellers holding ground as high as 107¢/RIN. By Cole Martin and Matthew Cope Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.

UK ETS emissions fell by 11pc on the year in 2024


12/06/25
12/06/25

UK ETS emissions fell by 11pc on the year in 2024

Seville, 12 June (Argus) — Emissions in sectors covered by the UK emissions trading scheme (ETS) declined by 11.5pc year on year in 2024, data published by the UK ETS authority show, slowing their decline slightly from the previous year. Stationary installations covered by the UK ETS emitted 76.7mn t of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), down by 12.9pc from 2023, the data show. But this was offset somewhat by a 2pc increase in aviation emissions to 8.99mn t CO2e. Overall UK ETS emissions now have declined for two consecutive years, having fallen by 12.5pc in 2023. Emissions under the scheme rose by 2.5pc in 2022, as a strong rebound in aviation activity following earlier Covid-19 restrictions outweighed declining stationary emissions. Stationary emissions have decreased in every year since the scheme launched in 2021. The majority of the decline in stationary emissions under the UK ETS last year took place in the power sector, where emissions dropped by 18.2pc to 30.6mn t CO2e. The country's last coal-fired plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, closed in September last year. And the share of gas-fired output in the generation mix dipped as wind, solar and biomass production and electricity imports edged higher. Industrial emissions also declined, by 8.9pc to 46.1mn t CO2e. The iron and steel sector posted the largest relative drop of 30pc to 6.54mn t CO2e. Emissions from crude extraction fell by 6.4pc to 6.0mn t CO2e, while emissions from gas extraction, manufacture and distribution activities decreased by 8.9pc to 5.3mn t CO2e. The chemicals sector emitted 2.28mn t CO2e, down by 5.2pc on the year. A total of 43 installations were marked as having surrendered fewer carbon allowances than their cumulative emissions since the launch of the UK ETS, as of 1 May. A further two installations failed to report their emissions by the deadline. "Appropriate enforcement action" will be taken against operators that fail to surrender the required allowances, the UK ETS authority said. Overall greenhouse gas emissions across the UK economy dropped by a smaller 4pc last year, data published by the government in March show. This decline also was driven principally by lower gas and coal use in the power and industry sectors, with smaller declines in transport and agriculture, not covered by the UK ETS, and an increase in buildings emissions, also out of the scheme's scope. Emissions under the EU ETS in 2024 dipped by a projected 4.5pc from a year earlier, based on preliminary data published by the European Commission in April. The UK and EU last month announced that they will "work towards" linking the two systems together. By Victoria Hatherick UK ETS emissions mn t CO2e Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.

Ice gasoil backwardation widens as supply tightens


12/06/25
12/06/25

Ice gasoil backwardation widens as supply tightens

London, 12 June (Argus) — The premium of front-month Ice gasoil futures against the second-month futures has widened over the past two weeks, reflecting tighter supply. The premium of Ice June futures against the July contract settled at $9.50/t on Wednesday, 11 June. The backwardation — where prompt prices are greater than forward prices — has steepened in the past two weeks, peaking at a premium of $16/t on Tuesday, 10 June, the joint-widest in 14 months along with 11 March. Two weeks ago, on 23 May, the premium settled at $6.50/t. The June contract expires today, which could have contributed to the steepening backwardation as traders close their open positions, according to market participants. But the size of the premium suggests a tightening market. A closed arbitrage from the Mideast Gulf and India since April has reduced supply to Europe, European traders have said. Only 2.97mn t of diesel and other gasoil has arrived in Europe from the Mideast Gulf and India in April and May, according to ship-tracking service Vortexa, compared with about 5.72mn t in the same period last year. The arbitrage has been closed because of relative weakness in European prices compared with those in Singapore. The premium of front-month Ice gasoil futures against Singaporean equivalents averaged $18.65/t in May, compared with $23.81/t in May 2024. Singaporean middle distillate stocks fell to a nine-month low in the week ending 23 April, increasing demand for imports. European diesel values fell sharply at the start of April in response to the implementation of US tariffs, largely because of dampened expectations of industrial performance, and have not recovered. The start of the Mediterranean emissions control area (ECA) at the start of May has also placed strain on European supply of diesel and other gasoil. The ECA requires ships in the Mediterranean to use fuel with a sulphur content of 0.1pc, rather than the previous requirement of 0.5pc. Marine gasoil (MGO) fits the new requirement, as does ultra-low sulphur fuel oil (ULSFO). With supply of the latter limited in Europe, the majority of shipowners have switched to MGO. Refineries have probably increased MGO production to meet this new demand, but MGO supply is still "very tight" , a Mediterranean-based marine fuels trader said. Most of the gasoil used for blending in MGO is suitable for desulphurisation and use as road fuel, and so it diversion into marine fuels restricts supply of diesel. Independently-held inventories of diesel and other gasoil at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) hub have dropped since the start of April. The four-week average came to about 2.1mn t on 5 June, lower on the year by 8.5pc, according to consultancy Insights Global. On 3 April the four-week average was 5.1pc higher than a year earlier. A recovery in Rhine river water levels in recent weeks , after lows that restricted barge movement inland from ARA, contributed to the stockdraw. By Josh Michalowski Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2025. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.

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