European Union
RED III sets a 29% renewable transport target or 14.5% GHG intensity reduction by 2030, with ReFuelEU Aviation imposing binding SAF blending quotas on fuel suppliers.
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At a glance
RED III sets a 29% renewable transport target or 14.5% GHG intensity reduction by 2030, with ReFuelEU Aviation imposing binding SAF blending quotas on fuel suppliers.
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Targets at a glance
- Program
- Renewable Energy Directive III
- Transport target
- 29% RES-T or 14.5% GHG reduction by 2030
- Advanced fuels
- 5.5% advanced biofuels + RFNBO sub-target
- Aviation
- ReFuelEU: 6% SAF by 2030, 70% by 2050
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