Building an infrastructure for alternative fuels

PtX Lab Paper | 06/2025 | Topic: Shipping | 4 Pages

The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) plays a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport and promoting alternative fuels. However, the rules for monitoring and implementation remain weak.

Member States are only required to submit a draft of their national strategic framework by the end of 2024, with the final version due by the end of 2025. From the end of 2027, progress reports must be submitted every two years. The EU Commission reviews these reports and can make recommendations.