Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Mobility and Transport |
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Series Details | COM (2021) 562 |
Publication Date | 14/07/2021 |
Content Type | Blog & Commentary, News, Policy-making |
Summary: Legislative initiative tabled by the European Commission on 14 July 2021, concerning the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. Further information: In September 2020, the European Commission established the aim to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. For this to be achieved, all transport modes must contribute to a sharp reduction in transport emissions. International maritime transport requires using both less energy and cleaner types of energy. The so-called FuelEU Maritime initiative proposes a common regulatory framework across the European Union (EU) aimed at increasing the share of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the fuel mix of international maritime transport without creating barriers to the single market. It sets a maximum limit on the GHG content of energy used by ships calling at European ports. It introduces amendments to Directive 2009/16/EC on port State control. The draft law was unveiled by the European Commission on 14 July 2021, as part of the so-called Fit for 55 legislative package. |
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Source Link | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=COM:2021:562:FIN |
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Subject Categories | Energy, Environment, Mobility and Transport |
Subject Tags | Atmospheric | Air Pollution, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Waterway Transport |
Keywords | Ships |
International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
