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8. May, 2023

French Biomethane and the ETS – a new pathway for subsidised GOs

Renewable Fuels
Kevin Lim
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Summary

  • France has introduced legislation to allow GOs from subsidised biomethane production to be used towards ETS obligations.
  • The fraction of biomethane GOs eligible for such use is determined by ETS-obligated sectors’ share of natural gas usage.
  • This share is expected to grow in future, which in addition to increasing biomethane capacity should lead to high demand for GOs from these sectors.
  • Price cap will be determined by ETS price; price floor will depend on GO value determined by competing markets.

The reduction of GHG emissions stemming from biogas production is accounted for by France’s obligations set by Regulation 2018/842 which details binding emission reductions for 2030. The Decree also sets out to exclude the double counting of emission reduc…

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