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FuelsEurope

FuelsEurope

FuelsEurope represents the EU fuel manufacturing industry in policy debates, promoting EU excellence in energy transition technologies, supporting competitive industry, and establishing effective environmental and health requirements.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Angelika Winzig (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Nov 2025 · Meeting with representatives of FuelsEurope

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

10 Nov 2025 · Energy transition

Meeting with Andreas Glück (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Oct 2025 · Climate and Environment Policy

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament)

29 Oct 2025 · Automotive Package

Meeting with Zala Tomašič (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Oct 2025 · Future of the fuel industry

Meeting with Sophia Kircher (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Oct 2025 · Emission targets, AFIR

Meeting with César Luena (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Oct 2025 · Chemicals, ETS, Technological neutrality

FuelsEurope urges tech-neutral state aid for refinery decarbonisation

2 Oct 2025
Feedback on — EU revision of rules exempting certain state aid from prior approval.
Their ask — The association wants recognition of renewable fuels, recycled carbon fuels and low-carbon fuels as eligible technologies. They seek higher aid intensities and thresholds for large-scale decarbonisation projects. They also request support for integrated projects combining multiple objectives.123
How it helps them — This would unlock state funding for refinery transformation projects currently excluded from support.45
Who loses — Electric vehicle advocates lose as fossil fuel infrastructure receives climate funding.6
Response to: General revision of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty (‘General Block Exemption Regulation’)

Meeting with Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Sept 2025 · Omnibus 1 package & simplification efforts

Meeting with Edoardo Turano (Head of Unit Climate Action)

26 Sept 2025 · Study on the biomass supply chains for advanced biofuels

Meeting with Edoardo Turano (Head of Unit Climate Action)

19 Sept 2025 · S&P Study, commissioned by Concawe, on the “Potential evolution of Refining and Liquid Fuels production in Europe”

EU Fuel Industry Opposes Including Indirect Emissions in CBAM

18 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation on calculating embedded emissions for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Their ask — FuelsEurope wants carbon leakage risk from indirect emissions addressed through EU-wide compensation rather than CBAM. They argue indirect costs aren't directly related to indirect emissions, making embedded emission intensity an inaccurate metric for CBAM compliance costs.12
How it helps them — This would avoid complex CBAM compliance requirements and secure a harmonized compensation system.34
Who loses — Non-EU competitors lose CBAM protection advantages if indirect emissions remain unaddressed.5
Response to: Commission Implementing Regulation on calculations of embedded emissions pursuant to Article 7(7) f Regulation (EU) 2023/956

EU Fuel Industry Urges Commission Handle CBAM Complexity

18 Sept 2025
Feedback on — Rules for adjusting CBAM certificate obligations to reflect EU ETS free allowances.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that EU authorities handle the complexity of free allocation calculations rather than requiring third-country operators to perform them. They argue the obligation to calculate equivalent free allocation using production data would hinder the mechanism and impose undue burden on non-EU operators.12
How it helps them — This would protect their members from complex compliance requirements when exporting to the EU.3
Who loses — EU authorities would face increased administrative burden managing calculations for third-country operators.4
Response to: Commission Implementing Regulation on the adjustment of the obligation to surrender CBAM certificates on the free allocation of allowances under the EU ETS pursuant to Article 31(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/956

Meeting with João Cotrim De Figueiredo (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Sept 2025 · Fuels

FuelsEurope urges flexible EU ETS framework for 2040 climate target

15 Sept 2025
Feedback on — Amending the European Climate Law to include the 2040 climate target.
Their ask — The organization requests a flexible EU ETS framework allowing all decarbonisation solutions, early integration of international credits beyond the proposed 3% cap, and equal access to compliance options across all sectors. They argue the current framework is too restrictive and delayed.123
How it helps them — This would lower compliance costs and provide regulatory certainty for fuel industry investments.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger emissions reduction commitments through expanded offsetting mechanisms.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality

Meeting with Christophe Grudler (Member of the European Parliament) and RTE Réseau de transport d'électricité

10 Sept 2025 · Politique énergétique européenne

Meeting with Stefan Köhler (Member of the European Parliament)

10 Sept 2025 · Politischer Austausch zum Klimaziel 2040

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament) and Amcor

9 Sept 2025 · Austausch zu EU Politik

Meeting with Roberts Zīle (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

9 Sept 2025 · Military Mobility

Meeting with François Kalfon (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

9 Sept 2025 · Mobilité militaire

Meeting with Pascal Arimont (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Sept 2025 · 2040 Climate Target

Fuel industry urges technology-neutral approach to corporate fleet decarbonization

8 Sept 2025
Feedback on — EU proposal to mandate zero-emission vehicles in corporate fleets to accelerate decarbonization.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests recognition of renewable fuels as valid zero-emission options alongside battery-electric vehicles. They want vehicles running exclusively on CO2-neutral fuels treated as zero-emission vehicles. They oppose mandates favoring single technologies and recommend focusing on enabling conditions and fiscal incentives instead.123
How it helps them — This would create demand certainty and underpin the business case for investing in renewable fuel production.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster transition as renewable fuels produce lower emissions reductions than full electrification.
Response to: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on clean corporate vehicles

FuelsEurope urges EU-wide compensation for carbon costs

5 Sept 2025
Feedback on — State aid guidelines for compensating electricity-intensive industries for EU ETS carbon costs.
Their ask — The organization requests a mandatory, harmonized EU-wide compensation scheme for indirect emission costs. They argue current optional national schemes create market distortions and unequal treatment across member states.12
How it helps them — This would protect refineries from carbon leakage and ensure equal treatment across EU jurisdictions.34
Who loses — Member states lose flexibility to design their own compensation schemes or opt out.5
Response to: Communication from the Commission amending the Guidelines on certain State aid measures in the context of the system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading post-2021 (2020/C 317/04)

Meeting with Sophie Wilmès (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Sept 2025 · Energy transition

Meeting with Lukas Mandl (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Sept 2025 · Omnibus-Package I

Meeting with Matthieu Moulonguet (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra) and

1 Sept 2025 · Heavy-duty sector and the role of carbon-neutral fuels

FuelsEurope urges CBAM design fixes before refinery expansion

7 Aug 2025
Feedback on — Extending the carbon border adjustment mechanism to downstream products and anti-circumvention measures.
Their ask — FuelsEurope urges the EU to address fundamental flaws in the current CBAM design before extending it to refinery products. They want CBAM to coexist with current carbon leakage protections, which should not be reduced until CBAM effectiveness is demonstrated. An export solution must be included to prevent carbon leakage in international markets.123
How it helps them — This would protect their free emissions allowances and enable them to compete in export markets.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger carbon pricing as refineries maintain exemptions and export advantages.6
Response to: Commission proposal for Regulation (EU) No …/… of … amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards scope extension to downstream products and anti-circumvention

Fuel industry calls for hydrogen grid strategy in EU package

5 Aug 2025
Feedback on — New EU regulation on upgrading and expanding European electricity and energy grid infrastructure.
Their ask — FuelsEurope wants a dedicated Hydrogen Grid Strategy embedded in the Grids Package. They seek coordinated planning of hydrogen, gas, electricity and CO2 infrastructures with streamlined permitting and enhanced financing tools.1234
How it helps them — This would secure infrastructure for their hydrogen business and reduce investment risks through public financing.567
Who loses — Taxpayers and electricity consumers who would subsidize hydrogen infrastructure for industrial users.89
Response to: European Grid Package

Fuel Industry Urges Regulatory Certainty for Maritime Decarbonisation

28 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to strengthen competitiveness and sustainability of Europe's waterborne manufacturing sector.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests regulatory certainty to unlock investments in alternative marine fuels, alignment between EU and IMO frameworks, support for cross-sector synergies in fuel production, and strengthened collaboration across the maritime value chain.1234
How it helps them — This would enable profitable business cases for their €650 billion transition investments to 2050.56
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose from delayed regulations that would slow maritime emissions reductions.7
Response to: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council “EU Industrial Maritime Strategy”

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

17 Jul 2025 · Implementation Dialogue on ramping up renewable and low-carbon maritime and aviation fuels production in the EU

Meeting with Edoardo Turano (Head of Unit Climate Action)

11 Jul 2025 · Regulatory framework for transport

Meeting with Anna Panagopoulou (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas), Simone Ritzek-Seidl (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas) and

10 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on e-fuels and monitoring methodology.

FuelsEurope urges ETS redesign to prevent deindustrialization

7 Jul 2025
Feedback on — Review of EU Emissions Trading System for stationary installations, aviation and maritime.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests structural ETS redesign to support industrial competitiveness, halt allowance invalidation in the Market Stability Reserve, maintain upstream carbon accounting for CCU fuels, and implement demand-side measures to create markets for low-carbon products. They argue the current framework fails to provide a viable business case for decarbonization investments and risks driving carbon and investment leakage.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory costs and protect refineries from carbon leakage pressures.56
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster emission reductions and stronger carbon pricing signals.7
Response to: Legislative proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 and Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on certain elements of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and of its Market Stability Reserve (MSR), relating to stationary installations, aviation and maritime

European Fuel Industry Demands Action Plan for Decarbonisation Support

7 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation to accelerate industrial decarbonisation while maintaining competitiveness and productivity.
Their ask — FuelsEurope demands specific measures supporting fuel manufacturing transition, including reduced regulatory burdens, investment incentives, and recognition as a strategic sector. They call for streamlined permitting, carbon leakage protection, and creation of lead markets for renewable and low-carbon products.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and secure investment case for costly decarbonisation technology.456
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter pollution controls through increased regulatory flexibility for refineries.78
Response to: Legislative proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

1 Jul 2025 · Strategic Dialogue on the EU Port Strategy

Meeting with Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Jun 2025 · Driving Decarbonisation with Renewable Fuels

Meeting with Heiko Kunst (Head of Unit Climate Action)

18 Jun 2025 · EU-ETS refinery benchmark and update of its value for 2026-2030

Meeting with Stefan Leiner (Head of Unit Environment) and

5 Jun 2025 · Exchange of view about the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

Meeting with Ana Maria Blass Rico (Acting Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

4 Jun 2025 · Simplification suggestions for CLP and REACH

Meeting with Astrid Van Mierlo (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union)

21 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and ETD

Meeting with Beatrice Coda (Head of Unit Research and Innovation) and Concawe

16 May 2025 · Transition of Liquid Fuels and Products

Meeting with Tom Berendsen (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

14 May 2025 · Position of the Dutch and European fuel sector

Meeting with Stella Kaltsouni (Cabinet of Commissioner Dan Jørgensen)

12 May 2025 · Introductory meeting with FuelsEurope

Meeting with Tomáš Zdechovský (Member of the European Parliament)

7 May 2025 · Meeting with FuelsEurope to discuss the role of the fuel industry in supporting EU energy security, decarbonisation, and long-term competitiveness.

Meeting with Aurelijus Veryga (Member of the European Parliament)

7 May 2025 · Energy security and sustainability in the EU fuel sector

Meeting with Hélder Sousa Silva (Member of the European Parliament)

7 May 2025 · Apresentação do Manifesto da FuelsEurope.

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · Automotive industry

Meeting with Vita Jukne (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

6 May 2025 · Chemicals regulation: revision of the REACH Regulation; CLP Regulation

Meeting with Veronica Manfredi (Director Environment)

24 Apr 2025 · REACH revision and the link to the Commission’s simplification agenda

Meeting with Rihards Kols (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Apr 2025 · Introductory Meeting

Meeting with Anna Panagopoulou (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas), Helena Hinto (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas)

1 Apr 2025 · Sustainable Transport Investments Plan, renewable fuels

Meeting with Radan Kanev (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Apr 2025 · Regulation establishing a Commission proposal for a Regulation establishing a common data platform on chemicals

Meeting with Norbert Lins (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Apr 2025 · Austausch zu aktuellen Herausforderungen im Bereich E-Fuels

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament) and

1 Apr 2025 · EU energy and industry policy

Meeting with Rosa Serrano Sierra (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Mar 2025 · Key Challenges Sector

Meeting with Michał Kobosko (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · Carbon neutral future

Meeting with João Cotrim De Figueiredo (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · Energy

Meeting with Kathleen Van Brempt (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · Carbon emissions in the transport sector

Meeting with Georgiana Teodorescu (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2025 · Automotive industry

Meeting with Benoit Cassart (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Mar 2025 · E-fuels

Meeting with Olivier Chastel (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Mar 2025 · Politique environnementale de l'Union européenne

Meeting with Paolo Inselvini (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Mar 2025 · Presentation of the association

Meeting with Borja Giménez Larraz (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Mar 2025 · Priorities for the new EU mandate

Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Mar 2025 · Action plan for automotive industry

Meeting with Andreas Glück (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Mar 2025 · Climate and Environment Policy

Meeting with Daniel Attard (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Mar 2025 · Introductory Meeting

Meeting with Elena Nevado Del Campo (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Mar 2025 · Priorities

Fuel Industry Seeks Database Integration for Maritime Compliance

7 Mar 2025
Feedback on — Technical specifications for the FuelEU Maritime database tracking renewable fuel compliance.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests clear integration between the Union database and FuelEU database to avoid administrative burden. They want automatic data upload between systems and specific guidance on pooling information disclosure. The organization also seeks access rights for non-company pool managers to increase market flexibility.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative burden and compliance costs for fuel suppliers.56
Who loses — Regulators lose some oversight if commercially sensitive compliance data remains hidden.7
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards access rights and the functional and technical specifications of the FuelEU database

Fuel Industry Seeks Streamlined Water Rules and Funding Support

4 Mar 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to ensure water resilience and sustainable management across Europe.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests EU funding for water-saving technologies and streamlined regulations to avoid overlapping requirements. They want the Strategy to prevent new rules that duplicate existing Industrial Emissions Directive provisions. They emphasize that water efficiency measures must account for plant-specific conditions and operational differences.123
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory compliance costs and secure public funding for water-related infrastructure investments.456
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger water consumption controls and industry-specific efficiency standards.78
Response to: European Water Resilience Strategy

Meeting with Olivia Gippner (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra)

27 Feb 2025 · The role of fuels in the transition to net zero

Meeting with Martin Hojsík (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

21 Feb 2025 · Soil Monitoring Law

Fuel industry demands expansion of clean technology list

20 Feb 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation defining net-zero technologies and components under the Net-Zero Industry Act.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests an exhaustive list of net-zero technologies to promote both established and emerging technologies. They propose detailed amendments to include comprehensive hydrogen technologies, carbon capture and storage, CO2 transport and utilization technologies.123
How it helps them — This would ensure their preferred technologies receive equal regulatory support and financial incentives.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose focus on proven renewable technologies over fossil-linked carbon capture.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the identification of sub-categories within net-zero technologies and the list of specific components used for those technologies

Meeting with Francesco Torselli (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Feb 2025 · Automotive issues

Meeting with Dario Nardella (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Feb 2025 · Priorities in the field of Industry, Research and Energy

Meeting with Daniele Polato (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Feb 2025 · Sustainable fuels

Meeting with Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Feb 2025 · Alternative Fuels

Meeting with Yvan Verougstraete (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Feb 2025 · Discussion on the automotive sector

Meeting with Ondřej Krutílek (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Feb 2025 · Clean Industrial Deal for liquid fuels

Meeting with Gabriela Tschirkova (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)

10 Feb 2025 · Clean Industrial Deal Simplification

Meeting with Elisa Roller (Director Secretariat-General)

7 Feb 2025 · Action Plan for the transition of the industry

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament) and

4 Feb 2025 · EU Energy and industry policy

Meeting with Bruno Tobback (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Jan 2025 · secure and affordable for all EU citizens and a predictable regulatory framework

Meeting with Nicola Zingaretti (Member of the European Parliament)

28 Jan 2025 · fuels

Meeting with Taru Haapaniemi (Cabinet of Commissioner Christophe Hansen) and Concawe

28 Jan 2025 · Renewable energy, renewable fuels, biomass, climate

Meeting with Joaquim Nunes De Almeida (Director Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

24 Jan 2025 · Clean industrial deal and low-carbon fuels

Meeting with Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Jan 2025 · General presentation of activities and objectives

Meeting with Raffaele Topo (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Jan 2025 · Fuels

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Jan 2025 · Industrial policy, mobility

Meeting with Herbert Dorfmann (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Jan 2025 · New Biofuels

Meeting with Elisabetta Gualmini (Member of the European Parliament) and Eni S.p.A.

21 Jan 2025 · ITRE Committee

Meeting with Stefan Leiner (Head of Unit Environment) and

16 Jan 2025 · Exchange of view about the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

Fuel Industry Urges Extension of Aviation Fuel Support Mechanism

31 Dec 2024
Feedback on — EU rules for calculating price differences and allocating ETS allowances for sustainable aviation fuels.
Their ask — The organization requests extending the support mechanism beyond 2030 to enable long-term investment decisions. They argue the current 20 million allowance budget ending in 2030 cannot bridge the price gap between fossil kerosene and sustainable aviation fuels over the typical 10-15 year asset amortization period. They also seek safeguards against antitrust risks and inclusion of co-processed RFNBO fuels at 95% support levels.1234
How it helps them — This would provide revenue certainty for 10-15 year fuel supply contracts and production facility investments.56
Who loses — Taxpayers fund extended subsidies for an industry bridging to commercially viable sustainable fuel production.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council by laying down detailed rules for the yearly calculation of price differences between eligible aviation fuels and fossil kerosene and for the EU ETS allocation of allowances for the use of eligible aviation fuels

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards carcinogens, germ cell mutagens or reproductive toxicants subject to restrictions

24 Dec 2024

Meeting with Michał Kobosko (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Nov 2024 · EU conventional and renewable fuels

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament) and eFuel Alliance

26 Nov 2024 · Austausch zu EU Politik

Meeting with Jüri Ratas (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Nov 2024 · European fuel manufacturing industry

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Nov 2024 · Liquid fuels

Meeting with Elena Donazzan (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Nov 2024 · Incontro su tema automotive

Meeting with Radan Kanev (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Nov 2024 · Low carbon liquid fuel and SAF

Meeting with Hildegard Bentele (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

21 Nov 2024 · Surface water and groundwater pollutants

Fuel Industry Urges Flexibility in EU Traceability Rules

7 Nov 2024
Feedback on — Extending traceability requirements in the Union Database to raw material production points.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests clarification of stakeholder definitions, reconsideration of the three-day transaction reporting rule, and a realistic transition period synchronized with the 2025 compliance cycle. They argue the three-day deadline is operationally impossible and would impose unnecessary administrative burdens.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and allow existing operational practices to continue.45
Who loses — Fraud prevention efforts lose as weaker traceability rules create more opportunities for misreporting.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... on supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, by further extending the scope of the data to be included in the Union database to cover relevant data from the point of production or collection of the raw material used for the fuel production

Meeting with Magda Kopczynska (Director-General Mobility and Transport) and

7 Nov 2024 · Ambrosetti Club Europe - Transport and mobility priorities

Fuel industry urges clear rules for low-carbon fuel certification

25 Oct 2024
Feedback on — EU methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests regulatory certainty for long-term investments, consistent rules across renewable and low-carbon fuels, and clear guidelines for co-processing multiple fuel types. They want unit-specific performance values recognized over default values and protection for first-movers from regulatory changes.1234
How it helps them — This would maximize the load factor of manufacturing assets and reduce the energy transition bill.5
Who loses — Environmental groups lose if dated carbon sources remain eligible and gas producers avoid methane reduction efforts.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive (EU) 2024/1788 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low- carbon fuels

Meeting with Silvia Sardone (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

23 Oct 2024 · ENVI COMMITTEE

Meeting with Miriam Lexmann (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Oct 2024 · Meeting to discuss current co2 emissons performance targets & transformation of fuel industry

Meeting with Raúl De La Hoz Quintano (Member of the European Parliament) and Vodafone Belgium SA

23 Oct 2024 · Competitiveness

Fuel Industry Seeks Limits on Aviation Label Requirements

22 Oct 2024
Feedback on — EU environmental labelling scheme for estimating flight emissions under ReFuelEU Aviation.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that the scheme not impose additional data requirements on fuel suppliers beyond existing ReFuelEU obligations. They seek alignment with other EU regulations and clarification on implementation details, particularly regarding the flexibility mechanism and batch allocation.123
How it helps them — This would avoid increased administrative burden and compliance costs for fuel suppliers.45
Who loses — Consumers lose more detailed transparency on flight emissions from independent verification.
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down detailed provisions concerning the voluntary environmental labelling scheme for the estimation of the environmental performance of flights, established pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Flight Emissions Label)

Meeting with Stine Bosse (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Oct 2024 · European transportation and industrial policy

Meeting with Elena Donazzan (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Oct 2024 · Incontro politiche automotive

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament) and

22 Oct 2024 · EU Energy and Industry Policy

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Sept 2024 · Overview of policy priorities of the European downstream oil sector

Meeting with Ondřej Krutílek (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Sept 2024 · Expected regulatory activity on fuels after the election

Meeting with Andreas Glück (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Sept 2024 · Energy and Climate Policy

Meeting with Roberto Vannacci (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Sept 2024 · Presentazione associazione e priorità del settore

Meeting with Aldo Patriciello (Member of the European Parliament) and

18 Sept 2024 · first general meeting

Meeting with Jorge Buxadé Villalba (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Sept 2024 · Environment

Meeting with Daniele Polato (Member of the European Parliament) and UTOPIA LAB S.R.L.

18 Sept 2024 · Meeting

Meeting with Marco Falcone (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Sept 2024 · Ruolo dell'industria dei carburanti nella transizione ecologica

Meeting with Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Sept 2024 · European Industry fuels manufactory, Decarbonization, competitiveness of the sector

Fuel industry urges clearer offshore vessel emission rules

3 Sept 2024
Feedback on — Regulation updating greenhouse gas emission monitoring from offshore ships and sustainable fuels.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests clear definitions of offshore vessels, clarified emission reporting requirements, prompt definition of offshore port calls, and consistent low-carbon fuel definitions across EU legislation. They propose implementing a negative list of vessel exemptions and treating 2025 as a transition year for obtaining facility codes.123
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative burden and prevent double counting of emissions for their members.45
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose stricter immediate compliance requirements for offshore emission monitoring.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the rules for the monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions from offshore ships and the zero-rating of sustainable fuels

Fuel industry urges alignment of low-carbon fuel definitions across EU regulations

26 Jul 2024
Feedback on — EU ETS regulation update on monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests revising the definition of synthetic low-carbon fuels to align with terminology in other EU regulations. They want the MRR definition replaced with the low-carbon fuels definition from the Gas Directive. They also seek greater flexibility in reporting timelines and evidence requirements for sustainable aviation fuels.123
How it helps them — This would simplify compliance by creating consistent definitions across multiple EU regulations.4
Who loses —
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 as regards updating the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Meeting with Yannis Maniatis (Member of the European Parliament) and European Community Shipowners' Associations

16 Jul 2024 · Introductory Meeting

FuelsEurope urges alignment with global aviation fuel standards

12 Jun 2024
Feedback on — EU rules for calculating aviation offsetting requirements under CORSIA scheme.
Their ask — The organization requests alignment of EU's CORSIA eligible fuels definition with ICAO's definition. They also recommend developing an EU-specific Sector's Growth Factor for aviation emissions. They argue this would ensure global consistency and reduce administrative burden.12
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance complexity and costs for their members operating internationally.34
Who loses — Environmental standards weaken as EU would adopt less stringent ICAO criteria.5
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the calculation of offsetting requirements for the purpose of CORSIA

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean), Pablo Fabregas Martinez (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

15 May 2024 · Climate neutrality

Fuel Industry Seeks Clarity on Maritime Decarbonization Rules

24 Apr 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation on verification of renewable fuel use in maritime transport.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests clarification on documentation requirements for fuel suppliers selling to shipping companies. They want guidance on database interactions and written confirmation that all low-carbon fuels count toward compliance, regardless of where used.123
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative uncertainty and streamline compliance for fuel suppliers.45
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on verification activities pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

8 Apr 2024 · Dialogue on Clean Mobility

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy) and

8 Apr 2024 · Energy market

Fuel Industry Seeks Lighter Data Rules for Chemicals Platform

3 Apr 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing a common data platform for chemicals information.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests limiting notification requirements to hazard-relevant studies only, excluding straightforward physico-chemical property tests. They want notifications required only when studies conclude, not during research phases. The duty to notify should apply only to business operators, not contract research organizations.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their administrative burden and compliance costs for chemical testing.45
Who loses — Regulators lose earlier visibility into planned chemical safety studies and testing programs.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a common data platform on chemicals, laying down rules to ensure that the data contained in it are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable and establishing a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals

FuelsEurope demands sub-installation rules for EU emissions allocation

21 Dec 2023
Feedback on — New EU rules for free allocation of carbon emission allowances under ETS.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that climate neutrality plans and efficiency requirements apply at sub-installation level, not installation level. They argue the current approach creates disproportionate penalties when one sub-installation underperforms. They also want commercially sensitive climate plans kept confidential and the hydrogen benchmark definition amended to exclude refinery production.123
How it helps them — This would prevent penalties on efficient operations and protect competitive intelligence from disclosure.45
Who loses — Public transparency on refinery climate plans would be reduced, limiting scrutiny of decarbonization commitments.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 as regards transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances

EU Fuel Industry Seeks Relief from Sustainability Reporting Burden

30 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU consultation on reducing administrative burden from reporting requirements by 25%.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests extended phase-in periods for sustainability reporting, removal of complex digital formatting requirements, and harmonization with international standards. They argue current timelines create impossible compliance burdens, particularly for value chain data collection across thousands of suppliers.1234
How it helps them — This would significantly reduce compliance costs and free up employee time.56
Who loses — Investors and civil society lose timely access to standardized sustainability data.78
Response to: Administrative burden

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

30 Nov 2023 · Clean Transition Dialogue on Energy Intensive Industries

Meeting with Mercedes Bresso (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Oct 2023 · HDV CO2

Meeting with Mercedes Bresso (Member of the European Parliament) and

17 Oct 2023 · HDV CO2

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

12 Oct 2023 · Energy transition

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

3 Oct 2023 · Physical meeting - Follow-up on solidarity contribution and also the investment outlook and FuelsEurope industrial strategy in general, thoughts about taxation strategy for the FuelsEurope industry and products

Meeting with Mercedes Bresso (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Sept 2023 · HDV CO2

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

13 Sept 2023 · Verkehrs- und Umweltpolitik

Meeting with Sylvia Limmer (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

13 Sept 2023 · Euro 7

Meeting with Kateřina Konečná (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

13 Sept 2023 · CO₂ emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles

EU Fuel Industry Seeks Climate Plan Rules at Sub-Installation Level

1 Sept 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on climate-neutrality plans for free emission allowance allocation under ETS.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that climate neutrality plan obligations apply at sub-installation level rather than installation level. They argue the current approach creates disproportionate treatment where entire installations face penalties if just one sub-unit performs poorly. The organization also wants targets based on measures and investments rather than absolute emission reductions.123
How it helps them — This would limit penalties to only their worst-performing units rather than entire facilities.4
Who loses — Climate goals lose as poorly-performing facilities face weaker accountability for overall emissions.5
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the content and format of climate-neutrality plans needed for granting free allocation of emission allowances

Fuel industry seeks simpler emissions tracking for transport fuels

15 Aug 2023
Feedback on — EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions under revised Emissions Trading System.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests changes to how fuel use is tracked and reported, arguing current proposals don't reflect distribution chain complexity. They want transport losses excluded from reporting and more flexible methods for determining which fuels enter the ETS. They also seek clearer rules on biomethane accounting and sustainable aviation fuel evidence.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their administrative burden and compliance complexity across supply chains.45
Who loses — Environmental integrity weakens if ex-post methods allow emissions to escape proper accounting.
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 as regards updating the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Fuel industry urges broader tech scope in EU manufacturing act

20 Jun 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation promoting manufacturing of critical net-zero technologies and industrial competitiveness.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests extending the strategic technologies list to include all renewable and low-carbon fuel production technologies, not just aviation and shipping fuels. They want carbon capture and usage (CCU) included alongside carbon capture and storage, with incentives rather than mandates to create a functioning CO2 market.1234
How it helps them — This would unlock funding for converting existing refinery assets to low-carbon fuel production.56
Who loses — Renewable electricity and battery sectors lose priority status by diluting focus across more technologies.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Jun 2023 · Meeting with FuelsEurope

Meeting with Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Jun 2023 · El transporte comercial por carretera

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Apr 2023 · STAFF LEVEL on the European Manufacturing Industry

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

19 Apr 2023 · Verkehrspolitik

Meeting with Sylvia Limmer (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

18 Apr 2023 · Euro 7

Meeting with Bergur Løkke Rasmussen (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

18 Apr 2023 · Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

30 Mar 2023

Meeting with Joost Korte (Director-General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) and

16 Mar 2023 · CMRD6

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO₂ emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and integrating reporting obligations, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/956

13 Mar 2023

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

8 Mar 2023 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Edison Spa

8 Feb 2023 · on fuel Eu Maritime

Meeting with Sylvia Limmer (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

1 Feb 2023 · Euro 7

Fuel Industry Urges Expansion of Biofuel Feedstock Lists

2 Jan 2023
Feedback on — Review of sustainable biofuel and biogas feedstock classifications under RED II.
Their ask — FuelsEurope opposes removing feedstocks from Annex IX Part A, particularly intermediate crops. They request increasing or removing the Part B cap to accommodate new feedstocks. They want intermediate crops and crops from degraded land classified in Part A rather than Part B.123
How it helps them — This would protect their investments in biofuel production facilities and avoid caps.45
Who loses — Food security advocates lose safeguards preventing biofuel feedstocks from competing with food.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Annex IX to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards adding feedstocks for the production of biofuels and biogas

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans) and

20 Dec 2022 · CO2 standards trucks and buses

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

20 Dec 2022 · ETS

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

7 Nov 2022 · Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Fuel industry urges UN approval before EU chemical hazard rules

17 Oct 2022
Feedback on — New EU regulation on chemical classification, labelling and packaging hazard classes.
Their ask — FuelsEurope demands new hazard classes be discussed at UN-GHS level before EU implementation to avoid diverging from global standards. They request longer transitional periods of 36 months for substances and 48 months for mixtures, citing insufficient guidance and experience with new classifications.12
How it helps them — This would preserve their global competitiveness and reduce compliance burdens from divergent standards.3
Who loses — Environmental and health advocates lose faster protection against persistent and toxic chemicals.4
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as regards hazard classes and criteria for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

14 Oct 2022 · ETS

Meeting with Michal Wiezik (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

11 Oct 2022 · Industrial Emissions Directive

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

30 Sept 2022 · Physical meeting - Impact of the solidarity contribution on the fossil fuel industry

Meeting with Marian-Jean Marinescu (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Sept 2022 · Fit for 55

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Sept 2022 · STAFF LEVEL Online meeting on the European Manufacturing Industry

Meeting with Radan Kanev (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and European Aluminium AISBL

9 Sept 2022 · IED

Fuel Industry Seeks Protection for Commercially Sensitive Chemical Data

16 Aug 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on sharing and accessing chemical safety data across regulatory domains.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests protection for commercially sensitive information and intellectual property rights in data sharing systems. They want industry consultation before authorities commission tests, especially for complex petroleum substances. They also seek inclusion in the Expert Working Group implementing the policy.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their competitive position and protect research and development secrets.45
Who loses — Public health advocates lose fuller transparency on chemical safety test data.
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on streamlining chemicals-related data flows, increasing data interoperability, dissemination and re-use across legislation, the notification of commissioned studies, the use of academic studies and the establishment of a mechanism for data generation for the purpose of chemical safety assessments in the context of the European chemicals regulatory framework

Refining industry urges flexibility in biofuel co-processing verification rules

20 Jul 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on measuring biofuel content when biomass is processed with fossil fuels.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests flexibility in calculation methods and higher tolerance for testing deviations. They want economic operators free to determine system boundaries and use separate conversion factors for each output. They oppose the proposed 1% deviation threshold between testing methods, arguing it's stricter than international standards.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and allow more flexible use of different biomass feedstocks.45
Who loses — Environmental integrity suffers as looser verification standards increase risk of overcounting renewable content.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... on the methodology to determine the share of biofuel and biogas for transport, produced from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport) and

12 Jul 2022 · Working plan of the alliance

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Jul 2022 · STAFF LEVEL Online meeting on the European Manufacturing Industry

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

23 May 2022 · ETS

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

2 May 2022 · Fit for 55 package ; transition pathway mobility

Meeting with Maciej Golubiewski (Cabinet of Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski)

6 Apr 2022 · Meeting with the Director General of the European Association representing the refining and fuel industry and FuelsEurope Director

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean) and ExxonMobil Petroleum Chemical

23 Mar 2022 · Presentation of the CONCAWE study on the integrated assessment of FF55

FuelsEurope Urges Recognition of Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels in HDV Standards

14 Mar 2022
Feedback on — Revision of CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that the regulation account for CO2 benefits when renewable and low-carbon liquid fuels replace fossil fuels. They advocate for a fuel crediting system that maintains separation between vehicle and fuel manufacturers while recognizing fuel-based emissions reductions. They emphasize technology neutrality in transport decarbonization.123
How it helps them — This would create market value for their renewable fuel products in heavy-duty transport.45
Who loses — Zero-emission vehicle manufacturers face weakened incentives if liquid fuel credits offset emissions.
Response to: Revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

8 Mar 2022 · Austausch zur EU-Umweltpolitik

Meeting with Marian-Jean Marinescu (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Mar 2022 · Fit for 55

Fuel industry urges flexible waste oil recycling targets

21 Feb 2022
Feedback on — Review of EU Waste Framework Directive to improve waste management and recycling.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that any waste oil collection and regeneration targets be based on technical feasibility and economic viability. They want flexibility for Member States and assessment of unequal geographical distribution of regeneration facilities. They seek targets that enable production meeting existing ISO standards.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to use waste oils as feedstock for low-carbon fuels without unrealistic quality constraints.45
Who loses — Stricter regeneration targets could limit fuel production from waste oils favored by refiners.6
Response to: Review of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

18 Feb 2022 · Fit for 55 package; transition pathway energy intensive industry

Meeting with Salvatore De Meo (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Dec 2021 · Biomasse

FuelsEurope demands export protections in EU carbon border mechanism

18 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU proposal to place carbon price on imported products to manage carbon leakage risks.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that refining products be included in CBAM only with export protections and without phasing out free emission allowances before thorough impact assessment. They want the mechanism to cover both direct and indirect emissions costs.1234
How it helps them — This would preserve their international competitiveness during industrial transformation and maintain free emission allowances.56
Who loses — Climate action loses as delayed phase-out of free allowances weakens carbon pricing incentives.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism

EU Fuel Industry Warns ETS Reform Threatens Competitiveness

8 Nov 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU Emissions Trading System to achieve 55% emissions reduction by 2030.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests avoiding a cross-sectorial correction factor that would dramatically reduce free allowances by 60% in 2026-2030. They want sustained carbon leakage protection and realistic benchmarks that don't modify existing refining product definitions. They also seek mandatory EU-wide compensation for indirect emission costs.1234
How it helps them — This would prevent refineries from carrying large uncompetitive cost burdens versus non-EU producers.56
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger carbon pricing pressure on fossil fuel industries.
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and Regulation (EU) 2015/757

Fuel industry urges recognition of liquid fuels in CO2 standards

4 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation strengthening CO2 emission standards for new cars and vans.
Their ask — FuelsEurope wants the regulation to recognize low-carbon liquid fuels as a complementary solution to electrification. They propose a fuel crediting system that would allow car manufacturers to meet CO2 targets by using renewable fuels. They argue the current proposal creates a de facto ban on internal combustion engines regardless of fuel type.123
How it helps them — This would support production at scale of their fuels and create a lead market for technologies they are developing.456
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster fleet decarbonization by extending the life of combustion engines.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as regards strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles in line with the Union’s increased climate ambition

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

11 Oct 2021 · Fit for 55

Meeting with Marian-Jean Marinescu (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Sept 2021 · Decarbonisation of transport

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

7 Jun 2021 · Pact for skills: re/upskilling needs for a successful green and digital transition in the energy intensive industries ecosystem

Fuel Industry Urges Workability Over New REACH Requirements

1 Jun 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU chemical registration and safety rules under REACH Regulation.
Their ask — The organization requests improved workability rather than additional requirements, particularly for complex petroleum substances. They seek greater regulatory acceptance of alternatives to animal testing and flexible assessment methods for hydrocarbon mixtures. They oppose uniform mixture assessment factors and essential use concepts.123
How it helps them — This would reduce testing costs and preserve flexibility for petroleum product registration.456
Who loses — Environmental and health groups lose stronger protections against chemical mixture exposure.7
Response to: Revision of the Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Fuel Industry Urges Limited Changes to Chemical Classification Rules

1 Jun 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests a targeted revision avoiding far-reaching modifications that diverge from global standards. They seek workable approaches for petroleum substance UVCBs and increased regulatory acceptance of alternatives to animal tests.123
How it helps them — This would avoid costly new testing requirements for complex petroleum products.45
Who loses — Health and environmental groups lose more comprehensive hazard information on complex chemicals.6
Response to: Revision of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45 EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (CLP Regulation)

Meeting with Helena Hinto (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson), Laure Chapuis (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson) and

30 Apr 2021 · To discuss priorities in climate policy and carbon emission reduction in the mobility sector.

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

24 Mar 2021 · Commissioner Breton meeting with CEOs from Energy Intensive Industries on Industrial strategy & fit for 55.

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean) and

23 Mar 2021 · Renewable fuels to climate neutrality and economic growth

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and

1 Mar 2021 · European Green Deal

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

27 Jan 2021 · Renewable and Low-Carbon fuels value chain alliance

Meeting with Eszter Batta (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton), Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and

14 Dec 2020 · Energy, Industrial strategy, Alliances

Meeting with Adina-Ioana Vălean (Commissioner) and

30 Nov 2020 · The Pathway for the European Refining Industry to Climate Neutrality

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

27 Nov 2020 · Green deal, FuelsEurope strategy for the transformation of the sector

Fuel industry urges carbon leakage protection before ETS expansion

26 Nov 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU Emissions Trading System to achieve 55% emissions reduction by 2030.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests stronger carbon leakage protections before any ETS expansion. They support increasing the linear reduction factor but want a separate ETS scheme for road transport. They oppose overlapping regulations that could distort markets.123
How it helps them — This would protect EU refiners from losing market share to non-EU competitors.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose stronger carbon pricing across all sectors simultaneously.6
Response to: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC to contribute to delivering economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions as part of the European Green Deal by enhancing cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and ensuring that other sectors, such as shipping contribute to the emissions reductions needed to move to climate neutrality

Response to Revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles.

25 Nov 2020

Refining Industry Backs Lower Benzene Limit with Four-Year Transition

20 Nov 2020
Feedback on — Revised occupational exposure limits for benzene to protect workers from carcinogens.
Their ask — The organization supports lowering benzene exposure limits to 0.2 ppm but requests maintaining the four-year transitional period for implementation. They emphasize the need for continued stakeholder involvement through existing advisory committees when setting future exposure limits.12
How it helps them — This gives refineries time and flexibility to make substantial technical modifications and investments needed.34
Who loses —
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work.

Response to Review and possible revision of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency

21 Sept 2020

Fuel industry seeks exemptions for waste biomass in emissions rules

24 Jul 2020
Feedback on — Updates to EU ETS greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting rules before 2021.
Their ask — The industry wants biomass waste fuels to have zero emission factors without meeting full sustainability criteria. They also request recognition of ships, trains, and trucks for CO2 transport, not just pipelines.12
How it helps them — This would allow continued waste fuel use without proving sustainability credentials for each source.3
Who loses — Environmental groups lose verification that biomass waste fuels meet sustainability standards.
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending and correcting Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Refining Industry Urges Risk-Based Chemical Regulation Over Hazard Focus

19 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy to create toxic-free environment and promote safe chemical alternatives.
Their ask — FuelsEurope wants the strategy to prioritize risk-based rather than hazard-based assessment of chemicals. They call for regulatory stability, reduced administrative burden, and adapted testing methods for complex petroleum substances. They emphasize that regulatory decisions should consider economic trade-offs and competitiveness impacts.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory restrictions on petroleum products and lower compliance costs.56
Who loses — Citizens lose stronger protections from hazardous chemicals in widespread production and use.7
Response to: Chemicals strategy for sustainability

FuelsEurope welcomes sector-specific poison centre notification rules

9 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation on harmonised information requirements for emergency health response and poison centres.
Their ask — The organization requests the fuel sector solution be made permanent, not temporary. They want technical amendments to broaden fuel definitions and clarify toxicological profile requirements. They express concern about the tight implementation timeline.1234
How it helps them — This allows fuel manufacturers to use simpler safety data sheet information instead of detailed component notifications.56
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures in order to improve the workability of information requirements related to emergency health response

EU Refining Industry Urges Recognition of Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels

8 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy on linking energy sectors to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that low-carbon liquid fuels be recognized as central solutions for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify transport sectors. They advocate for technology-neutral policies and market signals that support investment in alternative fuels and industrial hubs.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their role in transport fuels and position refineries as energy hubs.45
Who loses — Battery electric vehicle advocates lose policy focus on direct electrification as primary solution.6
Response to: Communication on ‘Building the energy system of a climate-neutral Europe: An EU Strategy for Smart Sector Integration’

Fuel industry urges technology-neutral hydrogen strategy including carbon capture

8 Jun 2020
Feedback on — EU strategy to promote clean hydrogen for decarbonizing the economy by 2050.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests that all hydrogen production technologies be considered equally, including Steam Methane Reforming with carbon capture alongside renewable electrolysis. They advocate for refineries as energy hubs within industrial clusters and recognition of low-carbon liquid fuels as decarbonization solutions.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to continue using existing infrastructure and fossil fuel production methods.45
Who loses — Climate advocates lose faster transition to truly renewable hydrogen production methods.6
Response to: Communication on a EU hydrogen strategy

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

5 May 2020 · Decarbonisation of liquid fuels in the context of climate neutrality goals and the European Green Deal

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)

1 May 2020

Fuel industry urges air quality focus over strict emission limits

28 Apr 2020
Feedback on — New EU emission standards (Euro 7) for cars, vans, lorries and buses.
Their ask — FuelsEurope wants the Commission to shift from 'zero emissions' to 'zero impact emissions' approach, focusing on actual air quality improvements rather than stricter tailpipe limits. They argue current vehicle turnover already improves air quality without additional standards.12
How it helps them — This would avoid costly new emission controls while maintaining market for liquid fuels.34
Who loses — Urban residents lose stronger protections against vehicle pollution in non-compliant cities.
Response to: Regulation (EC) No xxxx/xxxx of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles (Euro 7)

Response to FuelEU Maritime - Green European Maritime Space (legislative proposal)

24 Apr 2020

Fuel Industry Warns Against Climate Rules in Emissions Directive

21 Apr 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU directive regulating industrial emissions from factories and plants.
Their ask — FuelsEurope opposes including greenhouse gas emissions limits in the Industrial Emissions Directive, arguing this would create double regulation alongside the EU emissions trading system. They want the directive to maintain its focus on local pollutants while supporting testing of low-carbon technologies through adapted permitting processes.123
How it helps them — This would prevent additional regulatory compliance costs beyond existing carbon trading obligations.45
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose stronger climate protections for industrial greenhouse gas emissions.6
Response to: Commission proposal for the revision of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

Response to Proposal for a Regulation on increasing the production and uptake of sustainable aviation fuels in the European Union

20 Apr 2020

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

20 Apr 2020 · COVID 19 economic impact on Energy intensive industries

Fuel Industry Urges Recognition of Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels

15 Apr 2020
Feedback on — EU plan to increase 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Their ask — FuelsEurope requests recognition of low-carbon liquid fuels in transport sector CO2 standards using a well-to-wheel approach. They call for carbon leakage measures commensurate with increased climate ambition and grandfathering to protect existing investments.1234
How it helps them — This would create demand for their low-carbon fuel products and protect refineries from stricter emission requirements.5
Who loses — Electric vehicle adoption slows as fuel-based solutions receive regulatory support and funding.
Response to: Commission Communication outlining a comprehensive plan to increase the EU 2030 climate target

Response to Proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

1 Apr 2020

Response to Proposal for a revision of Directive 2003/96/EC restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity

31 Mar 2020

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

18 Feb 2020 · Energy and climate transition

Response to Climate Law (Legislative proposal)

6 Feb 2020

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on the duties placed on registrants to update their registrations under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

15 Jan 2020

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

10 Oct 2019

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures as regards information relating to emergency health response

9 Aug 2019

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards further arrangements for the adjustments to free allocation of emission allowances due to activity level changes

9 Jul 2019

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

7 Jun 2019 · aviation

Meeting with Maria Cristina Lobillo Borrero (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

4 Apr 2019 · EU climate action and policies

FuelsEurope urges compensation for electricity costs under ETS

17 Jan 2019
Feedback on — Revision of EU rules on compensating electro-intensive industries for emissions trading costs.
Their ask — The refining sector should be eligible for compensation for indirect emission costs because it is exposed to carbon leakage risk and uses significant electricity. They want the same 0.2 threshold used for direct emissions applied to indirect costs, ensuring level playing field with other compensated sectors.123
How it helps them — This would reduce disincentives to adopt electricity-based low carbon technologies like renewable hydrogen.4
Who loses — EU taxpayers fund subsidies that may enable refineries to avoid higher climate costs.5
Response to: Revision of the Guidelines on certain State aid measures in the context of the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme post-2020

Response to Evaluation of the Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

4 Dec 2018

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy) and

23 Nov 2018 · clean energy transition and decarbonisation

Meeting with Elina Melngaile (Cabinet of Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis) and International Association of Oil Gas Producers Europe

12 Nov 2018 · Sustainable Finance and Taxonomy

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

4 Sept 2018 · Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries - 2050 strategy

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska) and

31 Aug 2018 · Energy Strategy

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

9 Jul 2018 · EU Climate policies and preparation of the EU’s strategy for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy) and

8 Jun 2018 · clean energy transition

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

24 Jan 2018 · Exchange of views on Industrial Policy

Response to Evaluation of Council Directive 2003/96/EC of 27 October 2003 restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity.

26 Sept 2017

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

23 May 2017 · low-carbon economy

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

21 Apr 2017 · Energy policy

Meeting with Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

22 Mar 2017 · Energy efficiency

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

12 Sept 2016 · European Strategy for low-emission mobility

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

29 Aug 2016 · EU policy on the greenhouse gas intensity of transport fuels post-2020

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

10 Jun 2016 · Energy policy

Meeting with Lowri Evans (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

28 Oct 2015 · Presentation of the sector (transport, marketing, refining of fuels), regulatory costs, fitness check, energy prices

Meeting with Gonzalo De Mendoza Asensi (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete), Maria Cristina Lobillo Borrero (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete), Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

1 Oct 2015 · 1. Energy Union/Security of Supply/Refining; 2. ETS; 3. Decarbonisation of Transport

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

28 Jul 2015 · Energy Union, ETS revision

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

17 Jul 2015 · FQD

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy)

13 Jul 2015 · European Petroleum Refining and Distribution

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

9 Jun 2015 · Presentation of FuelsEurope

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

26 May 2015 · ETS & Reach

Meeting with Juergen Mueller (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

25 Mar 2015 · Effects on fuel industry of EU environmental / climate policies

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

19 Feb 2015 · Competitiviness, Energy Union and ETS review