Yesterday, the European Commission has launched its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a strategy which aims to accelerate the energy transition of aviation and maritime transport sectors.

Aurelia Leeuw, Director of EU Policy at the SASHA Coalition, said:

“The Commission deserves credit for taking concrete steps to finance and de-risk e-fuel production – especially through the creation of a double-sided auctioning system that can finally bridge the price and contract gaps between fossil and e-fuels, which marks a real stride forward.

“But the STIP still falls short where ambition matters most. An extension of the ETS is still missing, and without it, we won’t generate the revenues needed to truly accelerate decarbonisation in aviation and maritime. And while it’s positive to see recognition of zero-emission aircraft and hydrogen’s role, support for zero-emission technologies across the board remains limited.

“Finally, on book-and-claim, the Commission risks diluting its own goals by not keeping the system focused on e-kerosene produced within the EEA. This is a missed chance to strengthen Europe’s competitive edge in e-fuel innovation. In light of global inaction at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the EU now has a unique opportunity to lead by example and turn regional ambition into global momentum.”

For more information, visit the European Commission’s website and read the SASHA Coalition’s position paper here.

The Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator (SASHA) Coalition brings together leading companies from across the green shipping and aviation ecosystems to advocate for UK and EU policy that supports the development and commercialisation of the most sustainable green hydrogen energy solutions. The initiative is facilitated by climate NGO Opportunity Green.
Source: Opportunity Green