Commission Implementing Decision 2014/6/EU on recognition of the ‘HVO Renewable Diesel Scheme for Verification of Compliance with the RED sustainability criteria for biofuels’ for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria under Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Subject

Energy

Keyword

Bioenergy Biofuel Renewable energy

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Decision enters into force on 31 January 2014. It is valid for a period of five years.

Abstract

Upon assessment by the Commission that consignments of biofuels comply with sustainability criteria, the present Decision recognizes the HVO Renewable Diesel Scheme for Verification of Compliance with the RED sustainability criteria for biofuels. Therefore the scheme may be used for demonstrating compliance with article 7c(1) of Directive 98/70/EC and article 18(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX