Renewable energy

Current POME-based biofuels in EU fall within current production potential 

By / / Analysis, Biofuels, Publications, Renewable energy, Transport sector

According to studio Gear Up’s numerical analysis, the current volume of POME-biofuels deployed in the EU are in the range of current production volumes of POME residues. We advise to keep a close look on the future volumes of POME-based biofuels, given the upper limits of production. Strengthening the information position of renewable fuels supply chains with more frequent auditing and historical data of POME-oil production are needed.

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SAF allowances may not be the best instrument to ramp up SAF production

By / / Aviation sector, Biofuels, E-fuels, Energy transition, EU, EU-ETS, Publications, Renewable energy, Renewable fuels, SAF, Sustainable Aviation Fuel

European Commission introduced new support mechanism for the ramping up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) deployment Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are renewable fuels that replace fossil based kerosine in aircrafts and are seen as an important option to mitigate climate emissions in the aviation sector. Generally, these alternative fuels are

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How to understand the dynamics of ETS for renewable fuels in the maritime sector

By / / EU, Greenhouse gas emissions, Maritime, Maritime sector, Publications, Renewable energy, Renewable fuels, Scenario, Shipping sector, Transport sector

The maritime sector faces a fast-changing policy landscape. With the maritime sector now included in the scope of the EU emissions trading system and FuelEU Maritime fully applied from this year, fast action will be required by those across the industry to reduce emissions in shipping. This requires investment in

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Understanding the EU and NL carbon emission obligation schemes for SAF production

By / / Carbon emissions, Greenhouse gas emissions, Projects, Renewable energy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel

A Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer asked us to assist them in identifying their obligations under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Dutch national CO2 taxation scheme. 

For this analysis, we assessed the (future) participation requirements of the SAF producer under EU ETS based on their production set-up.

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Clean Fuel Contracts: Guidance to provide information about renewable fuels for end-users

By / / Biofuels, Carbon emissions, Low carbon fuels, Netherlands, Publications, Renewable energy, Renewable fuels, Road transport, Transport sector

There is the need for transparent information flows on the attributes of renewable fuels used in transport markets. Transport and logistics activities represent a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions related the products that consumers buy. Renewable fuels play a fundamental role in reducing these emissions. The Clean Fuel Contract

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Perspective on SAF and Biomethane in Europe

By / / Aviation sector, Bio-based economy, Biofuels, Climate change, Maritime, Market Development, Methane, Publications, Renewable energy, Renewable fuels, Road transport, Shipping sector, Strategy analysis, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Transport sector, Workshop

Prior to the 2024 European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (June 2024, Marseille) a tripartite meeting between EU, India and China delegations from research bodies, industrial companies and policy makers was organised to exchange how in the three regions the perspectives for biomethane and for sustainable aviation fuels could be enhanced.

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Carbon footprint calculation of e-methanol

By / / Carbon Footprint, E-fuels, Greenhouse gas emissions, Projects, RED, Renewable energy, Renewable fuels, Transport sector

For: ETFuels Ltd [December 2023 – February 2024] studio Gear Up conducted a carbon footprint calculation for ETFuels to provide insights into the greenhouse gas emission performance resulting from the e-methanol production process and related savings. ETFuels is currently developing e-methanol production plants in Europe and the USA. Their ambition

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Mobility Monitor 2023

By / / Biofuels, Electric mobility, Heavy Duty vehicles, Market Development, Netherlands, Projects, Renewable energy, Renewable fuels, Road transport, Transport sector

For: NOVE – Netherlands Business Association for Independent Fuel Suppliers [February 2022 – March 2024] For Dutch-based NOVE, the Netherlands Business Association for Independent Fuel Suppliers, studio Gear Up developed an annually recurring Mobility Monitor that provides insights on vehicle fleet volumes development and indicates how the liquid and gaseous

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Home-charged electric vehicles outperform combustion engine vehicles on price

By / / Analysis, Electric mobility, Netherlands, Passenger cars, Policy, Publications, Renewable energy, Road transport, TCO, Transport sector

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are more affordable than their combustion engine counterparts (ICEVs) and no longer require the support of the purchase subsidy, our total cost of ownership analysis shows. This is primarily the case for situations where home charging is available. Being dependent on public or fast charging may

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Are we witnessing the end of the dominancy of ICEV vehicle registration in the Netherlands?

By / / Analysis, Electric mobility, Market Development, Netherlands, Passenger cars, Publications, Renewable energy, Road transport, Road transport sector, Transport sector

2023 might turn out as being the last year (in the Netherlands) with the #iCEVdominant over #EV engines. 69% of newly registered vehicles had a combustion engine, 68% had an electric engine. Still 37% of all vehicles had both ICE and EE, ranging from mild hybrid to plug-in. How did the change happen? 

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