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Draft Statutory Instrument: The Renewable Transport Fuels Obligations (Amendment) Order 2022

20 July 2022

Proposing MP
Trudy Harrison Con
Copeland
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about amending The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 to increase flexibility in determining eligibility of renewable fuels, including hydrogen and biomethane.

Action Requested

The draft Statutory Instrument has been published for affirmative debate with Parliament and includes amendments aimed at increasing the supply of renewable transport fuels and encouraging carbon capture and storage technology development. The consultation period was between March and April 2021.

Key Facts

  • Renewable transport fuels saved approximately 5.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2019.
  • The draft Statutory Instrument amends The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Order 2007 (SI2007/3072).
  • Consultation on the proposals took place between March and April 2021.
  • The statutory instrument is published in draft at least 28 days before being laid for affirmative debate.
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