sGU numerical analysis following T&E report on POME Summary T&E analysis pointing to larger amount of EU POME-based biofuels than potential residue production European NGO Transport & Environment (hereafter T&E) published a report on the use of residues from the palm oil industry that are used to produce biofuels for […]
Current POME-based biofuels in EU fall within current production potential Read More
European Commission introduced new support mechanism for the ramping up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) deployment Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are renewable fuels that replace fossil based kerosine in aircrafts and are seen as an important option to mitigate climate emissions in the aviation sector. Generally, these alternative fuels are
SAF allowances may not be the best instrument to ramp up SAF production Read More
The maritime sector faces a fast-changing policy landscape. With the maritime sector now included in the scope of the EU emissions trading system and FuelEU Maritime fully applied from this year, fast action will be required by those across the industry to reduce emissions in shipping. This requires investment in
How to understand the dynamics of ETS for renewable fuels in the maritime sector Read More
For: a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer August – October 2024] A Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer focused on the Netherlands, asked studio Gear Up to assist them in identifying their obligations under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Dutch national CO2 taxation scheme. For this analysis, studio Gear
Understanding the EU and NL carbon emission obligation schemes for SAF production Read More
There is the need for transparent information flows on the attributes of renewable fuels used in transport markets. Transport and logistics activities represent a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions related the products that consumers buy. Renewable fuels play a fundamental role in reducing these emissions. The Clean Fuel Contract
Clean Fuel Contracts: Guidance to provide information about renewable fuels for end-users Read More
Prior to the 2024 European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (June 2024, Marseille) a tripartite meeting between EU, India and China delegations from research bodies, industrial companies and policy makers was organised to exchange how in the three regions the perspectives for biomethane and for sustainable aviation fuels could be enhanced.
Perspective on SAF and Biomethane in Europe Read More
For: ETFuels Ltd [December 2023 – February 2024] studio Gear Up conducted a carbon footprint calculation for ETFuels to provide insights into the greenhouse gas emission performance resulting from the e-methanol production process and related savings. ETFuels is currently developing e-methanol production plants in Europe and the USA. Their ambition
Carbon footprint calculation of e-methanol Read More
For: NOVE – Netherlands Business Association for Independent Fuel Suppliers [February 2022 – March 2024] For Dutch-based NOVE, the Netherlands Business Association for Independent Fuel Suppliers, studio Gear Up developed an annually recurring Mobility Monitor that provides insights on vehicle fleet volumes development and indicates how the liquid and gaseous
Mobility Monitor 2023 Read More
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are more affordable than their combustion engine counterparts (ICEVs) and no longer require the support of the purchase subsidy, our total cost of ownership analysis shows. This is primarily the case for situations where home charging is available. Being dependent on public or fast charging may
Home-charged electric vehicles outperform combustion engine vehicles on price Read More
2023 might turn out as being the last year (in the Netherlands) with the #iCEVdominant over #EV engines. 69% of newly registered vehicles had a combustion engine, 68% had an electric engine. Still 37% of all vehicles had both ICE and EE, ranging from mild hybrid to plug-in. How did the change happen?
