Delegated act for Low-Carbon Fuels
📢 New EU Regulation on Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Fuels
On 8 July 2025, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation specifying the methodology for calculating GHG emissions savings from low-carbon fuels, including low-carbon hydrogen (the Delegated Act).
✅ What is this about?
- The Delegated Act establishes a GHG emissions methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels, as outlined in the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive.
- It complements existing rules on renewable hydrogen and RFNBOs, creating a complete EU regulatory framework for hydrogen certification.
☑️ Who does it apply to?
- The Delegated Act applies to EU and non-EU producers wishing to place hydrogen on the EU market.
- Certification can be achieved through Voluntary Schemes — third-party systems already in use for renewable fuels.
📅 What happens next?
- The Delegated Act will now be reviewed by the European Parliament and Council, who have 2 months to accept or reject it.
- This scrutiny period may be extended by an additional 2 months, if requested.
- If approved, the Delegated Act will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU.
📄 Delegated Act: Commission delegated regulation (EU) specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels
➡️ Source: Clarity to hydrogen sector with new EU methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels