December 12, 2025. ReFuels N.V., a leading European supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonization of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), welcomes the European Commission’s newly launched Automotive Package, which reinforces the role of renewable fuels in the transition to net-zero transport.
The EU Commission proposal introduces flexibilities that allow biomethane, e-fuels and low-carbon steel to offset tailpipe emissions post-2035, marking a significant shift from the previously strict zero-emission vehicle policy. The EU Commission also recognizes the need for pragmatic, near-term decarbonization of vans and heavy goods vehicles, where renewable fuel solutions are already delivering results.
“Alongside Germany’s RED III implementation and the UK’s RTFO consultation, this is a further validation of biofuels’ role in cutting emissions from hard-to-electrify transport segments. The acknowledgement of renewable fuels as a key enabler for clean mobility marks a significant policy shift. For those of us focused on real-world decarbonization, especially in long-haul transport, this is overdue but welcome,” said Philip Fjeld, CEO of ReFuels.
The Automotive Package builds on recent regulatory developments in Germany and the UK, further underscoring a European-wide momentum for renewable transport fuels. Germany’s RED III legislation increases the transport GHG quota to 59% by 2040, ends double counting of advanced biofuels from 2026 and tightens sustainability compliance, driving demand for certified fuels such as biomethane. The UK Department for Transport is concurrently reviewing whether its current 2032 target of 21.1% remains sufficient to meet climate objectives.
ReFuels currently supports nearly 2,200 HGVs running on Bio-CNG and has helped its customers avoid over 900,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions since its inception. Bio-CNG made from food waste and agricultural residues delivers lifecycle emissions reductions of approximately 90% compared to diesel. At full utilization, ReFuels’ UK Bio-CNG refuelling network could enable up to 2 million tonnes of annual CO₂ savings by 2028.
“This is not about favouring one solution over another. It’s about recognizing that we need multiple technologies, working in parallel, to deliver impact at speed and scale,” Philip Fjeld added. “As policymakers revisit the rules, we hope they keep in mind the operators, engineers and entrepreneurs already delivering results. We don’t need to wait for perfect. We need to scale what works today.”
