The joint statement, dated 25 October 2024, addresses the European Commission’s draft Delegated Act on the certification of low-carbon fuels. The co-signatories, representing various stakeholders in the low-carbon fuels sector, express concerns about aspects of the Act that could hinder the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen and the EU’s hydrogen ambitions. They advocate for a technologically neutral approach, equal requirements for domestic and imported fuels, and the recognition of better performance in individual projects. The statement calls for regulatory certainty, swift accreditation of voluntary certification schemes, and the inclusion of traceability provisions for imported low-carbon gases.
Key Takeaways:
- A technologically neutral approach and equal requirements for domestic and imported fuels are essential.
- Recognition of better performance in individual projects will foster innovation and emissions reduction.
- Regulatory certainty and swift accreditation of voluntary certification schemes are crucial for market development.