This Decision regulates the production, market distribution, and use of biofuels, bioliquids, and renewable fuels in Albania's transportation sector. The measure sets out binding criteria for sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Fuel suppliers are required to meet specific minimum shares of renewable energy within total transport fuel consumption, supported by an official Renewable Transport Fuel certificate tracking system. The Decision specifies environmental standards to limit ecological degradation associated with fuel production. Agricultural raw materials and biomass used for renewable fuels cannot be harvested from primary forests, protected nature reserves, highly biodiverse grasslands, or high-carbon stock land such as wetlands and peatlands. Additionally, the rules include measures to identify and restrict high indirect land-use change risk feedstocks. Compliance depends on clear calculation methodologies and verification protocols. The Decision outlines exact procedures for calculating overall renewable energy shares in transport, as well as lifetime greenhouse gas emission savings relative to conventional fossil fuels. It also details the operational requirements for independent certification bodies, voluntary auditing schemes, and economic operators. Administration and oversight of the system are divided among multiple public entities. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development share regulatory responsibilities alongside specialized agencies for environment, protected areas, and customs. The Decision establishes a central Biofuels Database and Verification Register to track compliance and handle official reporting obligations.
Albanie · 2026-06-26