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FuelEU Maritime - agriportance GmbH

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:42:46 GMT

International shipping is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the EU. In 2022, it accounted for 4.0% of all greenhouse gas emissions. While this makes it a smaller sector compared to the transport sector with 20.5%, there is a projected higher increase in emissions in this sector due to the increase in global trade. For this reason, efforts are being made in the EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this sector in the long term.

Maritime decarbonization: biomethane as an opportunity

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:42:43 GMT

European shipping is on the brink of a profound change: the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, which will come into force on January 1, 2025, will for the first time set binding reduction targets for the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used on ships. Emissions are to be reduced by 80 % by 2050. This opens up a completely new market for climate-neutral fuels - especially for bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane).

Structure & examples Calculation of a GHG balance according to SURE-EU

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:02 GMT

Explanation, structure and scope of a GHG balance sheet

According to the requirements of RED II, the GHG reduction for the production of heat and electricity from biomass fuels in plants commissioned from 2021 onwards must be 70%. This means that, in contrast to fossil fuels such as diesel, the use of biomass fuels must result in a reduction of at least 70% in electricity and heat generation. For plants that come into operation after January 1, 2026, this minimum value will be raised to 80%. The GHG emissions resulting from the production of biomass fuels and the generation of electricity and/or heat must be calculated according to a specific formula in the SURE-EU GHG balance.

Purchasing biomethane: a guide for buyers

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:29:22 GMT

Biomethane market: An overview for decision-makers

In order to achieve the climate targets that Germany and the EU have set themselves, it is necessary to use all available options for generating renewable energy. In addition to solar and wind power, biogas offers an attractive alternative as it can be used regardless of the weather . Another option for renewable energy is to buy biomethane, as it can be used in a variety of ways.

Important information on biomethane | The value chain

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:29:04 GMT

Introduction to the biomethane production value chain

Biomethane as an alternative to e-mobility

What would it be like to get from A to B in a relaxed manner without harming the climate? The first thought that springs to mind is to buy an electric car. However, rare earths such as dysprosium or neodymium are needed to manufacture the batteries. Other elements such as lithium or cobalt must also be used to produce the batteries. These elements are generally in short supply and also have problematic suppliers, such as China for rare earths or the Congo for cobalt (Dicks, 2020).

Dena verifications - Storage of GHG values in the company audit - agriportance GmbH

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:28:59 GMT

The role of the dena biogas register in climate protection

The dena (German Energy Agency) biogas register plays a central role in providing evidence in the electricity and heating market. In 2018, the European Union set itself the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energies in the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). Laws such as the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) were enacted to implement these climate targets at national level. This regulates the remuneration of electricity from sustainable sources, such as biomethane. The EEG also places requirements on electricity generation, in particular the complete provision of evidence. To this end, the biogas register was set up in Germany as a central register for recording and transferring guarantees of origin, the legal basis of which is set out in the dena Biogas Register Guidelines. In addition to the biogas register, Nabisy (Sustainable Biomass System) is another register. Nabisy and dena have a certain overlap, but mainly cover emissions trading.

Discover biomethane as a fuel: CNG & LNG

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:28:46 GMT

Electric or hydrogen as a driver for climate-neutral mobility? However, agriportance is focusing on the alternative fuel biomethane for a variety of reasons.

Impact investing in the agricultural sector - agriportance GmbH

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:28:12 GMT

Introduction:

Whether climate change, security of supply or biodiversity. The agricultural sector is characterized by constant change and is increasingly facing new problems that need to be overcome.

Alternative fuels: Overview of the differences

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:27:18 GMT

Alternative fuels such as LNG and CNG: overview of the differences

The renewable fuel biomethane is surrounded by a large number of abbreviations for a wide variety of products, including LNG. To help you keep track, the explanations of all the necessary abbreviations can be found on the following definition page.

New opportunities & obligations: Changes to the Building Energy Act 2023

agriportance GmbH — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:25:38 GMT

The Building Energy Act (GEG) 2023: Changes, heating inspection, biomethane and subsidies. Find out everything about requirements and exemptions now!