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Policy framework

Tracked mandates

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Active obligation

Policy targets

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Published markers

Official sources

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Government records

Mandate register

Requirements, timelines & compliance

Each obligation is tied to its administering authority and primary published source.

Program
Energy for Transport (HBE tickets)
Focus
Advanced biofuels, biomethane, maritime
In forceMulti-fuel

Energie voor Vervoer — Besluit energie vervoer

Fuel suppliers must meet an annual renewable-energy obligation for road and rail transport.

Timeline

  1. 2018

    Current HBE framework begins.

  2. 2022

    RED II implementation; advanced sub-obligation strengthened.

  3. 2026

    Obligation rises on the trajectory set for RED III alignment.

  4. 2030

    Alignment with the RED III 29% transport target.

Requirements

  • Annual obligation expressed as a share of energy supplied, with sub-obligations for advanced biofuels.
  • Separate reduction obligation for the aviation and maritime pools introduced alongside EU rules.
  • Double counting applies to Annex IX Part A and B feedstocks within caps.

Compliance status & enforcement

Administrator
Nederlandse Emissieautoriteit (NEa)
How compliance is shown
Hernieuwbare Brandstofeenheden (HBEs) are registered and traded in the NEa register and redeemed annually.
Penalty for shortfall
Administrative fine per unredeemed HBE plus an order to make up the shortfall.
Tradable unit
Hernieuwbare Brandstofeenheid (HBE)