{"id":4692,"date":"2026-02-23T09:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenfuelpartners.com\/?p=4692"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:17:12","slug":"weiterentwicklung-thg-quote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenfuelpartners.com\/en\/weiterentwicklung-thg-quote\/","title":{"rendered":"Development of the THG-Quota"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Law on the further development of the THG quota passed in the Bundestag<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The greenhouse gas reduction quota (THG quota) obliges companies that place fossil fuels (especially diesel and gasoline) on the market to reduce their CO\u2082 emissions associated with their sales by a specified percentage each year. Following the implementation of RED III, this percentage is set to increase gradually from 10.6% in 2025 to 59% in 2040.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In order to fulfill this obligation, companies can either use climate-friendly or lower-CO\u2082 energy sources such as biofuels, electricity for electric vehicles, hydrogen, or advanced fuels. Alternatively, companies subject to quotas can offset their emissions obligations by purchasing so-called THG quotas. THG quotas can be generated by third parties by placing these low-emission fuels on the market. With the following compliance options, distributors can generate THG quotas that can be used by companies subject to quotas:<\/p>

  • Biofuels<\/li>
  • Power for electric vehicles<\/li>
  • Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs)<\/li><\/ul>

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    This enables petroleum companies to purchase THG quotas in order to fulfill their legal obligations without necessarily having to substitute fossil fuels themselves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Key changes:<\/b>
    In order to implement RED III and achieve climate protection targets in the transport sector, the THG quota will be ambitiously updated. The following measures will thus be taken:<\/p>

    • The mandatory percentage reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for fuels will be continued until 2040 and will gradually increase to 59%. This corresponds to a share of renewable energies in total energy consumption of around 62% according to the RED III calculation method.<\/li>
    • A general quota for renewable fuels of non-biogenic origin will be introduced across the scope of the THG quota. The quota for advanced biofuels will be increased and double counting will be eliminated.<\/li>
    • Renewable fuels will only be eligible if on-site checks by government inspectors are possible.<\/li>
    • The crediting of biofuels from palm oil production residues to the THG quota will be abolished.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Implications for fulfillment options:<\/b><\/p>


      E-Mobility: <\/b>Electricity-based mobility (charging power) is consolidating its position as a key fulfillment lever. While biofuels are becoming less attractive due to the elimination of multipliers, charging electricity (through multi-counting to account for efficiency gains) remains an instrument for cost-effective quota fulfillment.<\/p>

      Biogenic fuels <\/b>The most significant change is the increase in the sub-quota for advanced biofuels and the simultaneous elimination of double counting. In order to generate the same quota amounts as before, companies must now place twice the physical amount of advanced fuels on the market.<\/p>

      The complete end of the eligibility of palm oil residues eliminates a previously significant but ecologically controversial option. This forces players to switch to domestic raw materials or waste-based oils (UCO), which intensifies competition in this segment.<\/p>

      RFNBOs and hydrogen: <\/b>The introduction of a separate quota for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) will force the market to ramp up green hydrogen and e-fuels. The previous voluntary approach will be replaced by an obligation, which will greatly increase planning security for electrolysis projects.<\/p>

      Conclusion:<\/b><\/p>

      The legal anchoring of this ambitious path until 2040 creates the necessary long-term planning security for capital-intensive investments in renewable production facilities and charging infrastructures. As a result of the shortage of supply, considerable price pressure can already be observed on the THG quota market.<\/p>

      The introduction of mandatory on-site government inspections for fuels from third countries and the ban on crediting palm oil residues are a direct response to regulatory loopholes in the past. For companies subject to quotas, this means an increased compliance risk: only fully verifiable physical quantities will be allowed onto the market. This \u201cclean-up\u201d of the portfolio means that previous volume drivers are being eliminated and must be replaced by higher-quality but often more expensive alternatives. In terms of fulfillment options, the playing field is shifting in favor of electrification and waste- and electricity-based fuels.<\/p>

      Biofuels from residual and waste materials play a central role here, with their strategic importance legislated by a dedicated sub-quota. This sub-quota guarantees the use of advanced fuels that are considered particularly climate-neutral. Despite the elimination of flat-rate double counting, these waste-based energy sources remain indispensable for physically implementing the reduction commitments in the existing fleet. The new, binding quota for RFNBOs creates the necessary investment security for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. At the same time, multiple crediting for electricity remains a crucial instrument for keeping the rising quota obligations economically viable. Access to direct production capacities in the field of advanced biofuels and RFNBOs is becoming a critical competitive advantage in meeting the rapidly increasing reduction obligations in a tightly controlled market environment.<\/p>

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