GoodFuels
GoodFuels
GoodFuels provides sustainable, low-carbon fuels for those transport segments for which next generation biofuels are the best and/or only alternative available to decarbonize: Marine, Road & Rail.
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Lobbying Activity
Response to ReFuelEU Aviation - Sustainable Aviation Fuels
18 Nov 2021
GoodFuels position on ReFuelEU Aviation.
We appreciate the EU’s efforts in leading the energy transition and, besides road transport, now also tackling GHG emissions in both the maritime and aviation sector. Given the cross-border nature of those sectors, it is the right approach to address its GHG impact on EU level and thereby set an example for the international maritime and aviation industry.
Ensuring a level playing field for both sustainable air and water transport is key. The shipping and aviation sector are the hardest-to-abate sectors and will for a long time continue to rely strongly on liquid fuels with a high energy density. Sustainable biofuels are currently the main decarbonization lever and will play a significant role in the energy transition in those two sectors in the coming decades.
The challenge of producing sufficient biofuels to meet the growing demand for these sectors lies in the ability to capture the necessary feedstocks that meet the minimum sustainability criteria as set by the EU. Given the ambitious GHG reduction and renewable energy up-take targets of Fit for 55, we foresee strong competition for those feedstocks.
To ensure a level playing field for both industries, we urge the Commission to define a mechanism or provide tools that guarantee a fair share of feedstocks allocated to both industries. Under no circumstances it should happen that, due to more favourable market conditions in either industry sector, feedstocks exclusively serve that industry, while the other industry sector has difficulties due to a lack of alternative fuels caused by a shortage of feedstocks. Both industries need those feedstocks to decarbonize and meet targets.
Thank you for your consideration.
GoodFuels B.V.
Read full responseResponse to Revision of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive
18 Nov 2021
We, GoodFuels, appreciate the EU’s efforts in leading the energy transition and tackling GHG emissions in the maritime sector. Given the cross-border nature of this sector, it is the right approach to address its GHG impact on EU level and thereby set an example for the international shipping sector to follow. An important aspect of reducing GHG emissions is the availability of alternative fuels. The take-up of such fuels requires the development of necessary infrastructure and creation of an appropriate policy framework. In line with the other proposals of Fit for 55, the EU should introduce a goal-oriented, technology-neutral framework for alternative fuels infrastructure. Such a framework should not allow for preferential treatment of any technology unless it concerns the phasing out of fossil energy. Please find attached our position paper for further reference.
Read full responseResponse to Revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001
18 Nov 2021
GoodFuels welcomes the proposal for an amended Renewable Energy Directive, which in combination with the other proposals provide a sound mix of regulatory measures on the path to climate neutrality by 2050. The inclusion of dedicated targets for the shipping and aviation sector is received with enthusiasm. We believe that these proposals serve as buildings blocks for the goal – a global framework of legislation and regulation to decarbonize the transport sector. The suggested target of 13% GHG intensity reduction for the transport sector is a first start, nevertheless the market can already do more, also taking into consideration that the FQD already sets a target of 6% CO2 reduction in 2020. As a result, we are in favor of a more ambitious and market stimulating target, increasingly pushing the industry to invest and scale up. Please find attached our position paper detailing why we think the target should be higher.
Read full responseResponse to Revision of the Energy Tax Directive
8 Nov 2021
FinCo Fuel Group and GoodFuels welcome the revision of the European Tax Directive (ETD) as part of the Fit for 55 Package. We support the proposed adaptations which ensure excises structures will stimulate the use of sustainable low carbon energy.
In order to achieve this, certain amendments to the current proposal are however needed to propel the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable renewable alternatives. We welcome the opportunity to herewith provide the European Commission with our industry view points and comments to this proposal.
Read full responseResponse to FuelEU Maritime
8 Nov 2021
We appreciate the European Union’s efforts in leading the energy transition and tackling GHG emissions in the maritime sector. Given the cross-border nature of shipping, it is the right approach to address its GHG impact on a Union level and thereby set an example for the international shipping community to follow. FinCo Fuel Group and GoodFuels, frontrunners in decarbonizing the transport sector, are of the opinion that in order to scale up the market, at least the initial targets of FuelEU Maritime must be higher. The targets should not constitute a minimum effort, but motivate the industry to prepare and start decarbonizing today. The industry is ready and, after all, environmental protection is about acting.
Read full responseResponse to Updating the EU Emissions Trading System
8 Nov 2021
FinCo Fuel Group and GoodFuels welcome the revision of the Emission Trading System (ETS) as part of the Fit for 55 Package. With the inclusion of the road and maritime sector we believe an important step will be taken to advance further CO2-emission reductions and to reach European climate goals. FinCo and GoodFuels, frontrunners in their efforts to decarbonize the maritime sector, are however of the opinion that by including the shipping sector in the general ETS – instead of a separate ETS for shipping – does unfortunately not fully guarantee decarbonisation of the shipping sector. While the current ETS mechanism promises an overall GHG reduction, it does not meet the needs of the maritime sector for a strong legislative base that gives certainty for investments in new technologies and boosts the production and use of renewable alternatives.
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