EU Fuel Quality Directive

The European Fuel Quality Directive requires the road transport fuel mix in the EU to be 6% less carbon intensive by 2020, compared to a 2010 fossil diesel and gasoline baseline. These gains must be specifically obtained through the use of biofuels, alternative fuels and reductions in flaring and venting at production sites. Additional carbon gains should be realized through carbon capture and Clean Development Mechanism credit purchases. Technical standards for biodiesel and ethanol are accessible through TransportPolicy.net.