Companies based in the Netherlands that are part of the biofuel chain and are certified fall under the supervision of the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa). To further develop this supervision, the NEa had the biodiesel chain analysis carried out. This analysis provides a picture of this biofuel chain, the risks of errors and fraud and makes recommendations for supervision.
Why this analysis
The NEa has had the authority to supervise the biofuel chain since January 1, 2022.
The NEa carries out this supervision in a risk-driven manner. For this form of supervision, it is important to have a clear picture of the chain, to know what the risks are and in what situations these risks can occur. More insight is needed to properly implement supervision.
That is why the NEa had, among other things, the Biodiesel Chain Analysis carried out. The NEa uses the results of this analysis in the further development of supervision.
What risks are there
Consider the risks of errors or fraud. For example in the field of sustainability. During the process from origin to delivery there are several moments where mistakes can be made or fraud can occur. A consequence of this may be that biofuels are recorded as renewable in the register, even though they do not meet (all) sustainability requirements.
Sustainability requirements
Requirements are imposed on the sustainability of the raw material (biomass) used for the production of liquid biofuel. These are requirements according to the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED2). Only when the sustainability of a biofuel can be demonstrated can companies use this biofuel to meet the annual obligation.
Fuel deliveries must consist partly of renewable energy. Furthermore, the companies that supply fuel are obliged to supply a larger share of renewable energy every year. This is the annual renewable energy obligation for transport.
Source: emissionsauthority.nl
