Our Renewables Monitor
The Renewables Monitor provides timely updates and practical analysis of the policies, laws and political developments shaping the energy transition in the Netherlands and Europe.
We track developments from the earliest policy discussions through to implementation, helping organisations understand what is changing and what action may be required.
Our Renewables Monitor is entirely tailored to your organisation’s needs, ensuring you receive relevant updates and insights on the legislation, policy developments and regulatory issues that matter most to your business.
What We Cover
The topics below represent the core areas covered by the Renewables Monitor. They provide a strong foundation for organisations active in renewable energy, renewable fuels, sustainable mobility and industrial decarbonisation.
However, every organisation faces a different regulatory landscape. That is why the Renewables Monitor can be fully tailored to your needs. Depending on your activities, we can expand coverage to include additional legislation, policy initiatives and market developments, or narrow the scope to focus exclusively on the dossiers most relevant to your business.
This ensures you receive targeted, actionable insights without being overwhelmed by information that does not affect your organisation.
The Renewable Energy Directive forms the foundation of European renewable energy policy. RED III introduced higher renewable energy targets, updated rules for renewable fuels, RFNBOs and green gas, and strengthened sustainability requirements across the energy and transport sectors.
While Member States continue implementing RED III, discussions have already started on the next revision, often referred to as RED IV, which is expected to play an important role in delivering the EU’s 2040 climate targets and further accelerating the deployment of renewable energy and renewable fuels.
FuelEU Maritime aims to reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of energy used by ships calling at European ports. The regulation creates a steadily increasing demand for sustainable maritime fuels, including advanced biofuels, renewable hydrogen derivatives and e-fuels.
The regulation is now in its first compliance phase, with shipping companies evaluating compliance strategies and low-carbon fuel options. The European Commission is expected to assess the regulation’s effectiveness as part of a broader review process in 2027, making the coming years critical for the sector.
ReFuelEU Aviation introduces mandatory blending requirements for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) at European airports. The regulation is designed to accelerate SAF production while creating long-term demand certainty for fuel suppliers, airlines and investors.
The first SAF blending obligation is already in force, while industry attention is increasingly focused on scaling SAF supply and preparing for higher blending mandates. The regulation contains a formal review clause requiring the European Commission to evaluate its functioning by 2027, including market development, competitiveness and the feasibility of future targets.
The EU ETS places a price on carbon emissions from sectors such as power generation, industry, aviation and maritime transport. As carbon costs increase, the system strengthens the business case for renewable energy, low-carbon fuels and decarbonisation investments.
The European Commission has launched discussions on the next phase of ETS reform, while maritime transport is becoming fully integrated into the system and attention is growing around future market developments beyond 2030.
The Dutch Annual RFNBO Obligation introduces a dedicated requirement for the use of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs), such as renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels, within the transport sector. The measure is designed to stimulate investment in renewable hydrogen production and create a market for these fuels as part of the Netherlands’ implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III).
The legislative proposal establishing the annual RFNBO obligation is currently progressing through the Dutch legislative process. The proposal will play a key role in determining future demand for renewable hydrogen and other RFNBOs in the Netherlands, making it an important dossier for fuel suppliers, project developers and investors to follow.
The Dutch Green Gas Blending Obligation is intended to increase the production and use of biomethane by creating a mandatory market for green gas. Energy suppliers will be required to meet annual greenhouse gas reduction obligations, stimulating investment in renewable gas production and infrastructure.
The proposal is currently moving through the Dutch legislative process, with entry into force targeted for 1 January 2027. The development of the detailed compliance framework remains an important area to monitor for suppliers, producers and investors.
RED III Monitor
Does that mean the RED III Monitor has stopped? No. It is now integrated into our Renewables Monitor.
While the focus has shifted from negotiating RED III to implementing it across Europe, developments remain highly relevant. National transposition, implementation measures, guidance documents and the first discussions on a future RED IV continue to shape the regulatory landscape.
The map below provides an overview of how Member States have implemented RED III and where important developments are still taking place.
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