Answer to a written question – Timeline and scope of upcoming rules on bioLNG liquefaction by equivalence – E-003253/2025(ASW)

The public consultations on the revised Annex VI of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III)[1] are planned to be published in 2025.

The updated Annex VI is expected to include typical and default values for liquefaction of biomethane. The current life-cycle approach to calculate carbon intensity, taking into consideration national electricity mix, is expected to be maintained and compared with the fossil fuel comparator to reach the greenhouse gas emission savings. The new Annex VI is expected to remain aligned with the principles of RED II, as revised.

• [1] Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 (OJ L, 2023/2413, 31.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2023/2413/oj).