Delegated Act on Low Carbon Fuels
Overview Summary
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2359 sets out the detailed methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings from low-carbon fuels other than RCFs. It supplements Directive (EU) 2024/1788 by defining how GHG emissions must be calculated to determine whether a fuel meets the 70% savings threshold to be considered a low-carbon fuel. The rules defined are similar to existing methodologies for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) and establish parameters for attributing emissions from electricity and inputs across the supply chain.
Scope of Coverage
The Delegated Act on Low Carbon Fuels applies to fuels that are produced from fossil feedstocks—covering gaseous and liquid fuels used for energy and transport—that have lifecycle emissions below those of typical fossil fuels.
Affected Entities
The Delegated Act on Low Carbon Fuels applies to low carbon fuel producers:
– Hydrogen producers
– Fuel producers
– Electrolyser operators
– Importers
– Companies producing low-carbon fuels for EU transport and industrial use
Applicability & Compliance Timeline
The Delegated Act on Low Carbon Fuels was published in the Official Journal of the European Union and entered into force on 20 November 2025.
Currently, no voluntary schemes are recognized for certification of low-carbon fuels—certification is not yet possible.
What This Means for Companies
Companies producing low-carbon fuels from fossil feedstocks while reducing emissions must follow certification requirements and meet strict documentation requirements. Lifecycle GHG modelling is essential to determine whether the fuel qualifies as a low-carbon fuel under the EU definition. Meo Carbon Solutions supports companies with pathway certification, lifecycle modelling and regulatory advisory services for LCF eligibility.
Status
Afopted and in force
Key Links
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/2359: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/2359/oj/eng