Macron Seeks EU Fuel Rule Changes as France Prepares New Support Measures
In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sept. 18, Macron suggested temporarily modifying European fuel quality standards, providing more flexibility over biofuel blending in diesel and postponing some upcoming requirements affecting fossil fuel importers.
Macron said the proposed changes could “strengthen our short-term import and production capacity” and “increase the supply available on the domestic market,” according to the letter.
He also argued that a temporary adjustment to fuel quality standards could raise refinery production by between 5% and 20%, depending on the facility.
The regulations address several technical characteristics of fuel, including density, vaporization thresholds and requirements related to sulfur removal.
Macron pointed out that diesel sold for use on US roads can contain as much as 15 parts per million of sulfur, while the EU limit is set at 10 ppm.
He further called for more flexibility in the use of biofuels in diesel. Under the existing B7 standard, diesel can contain up to 7% biodiesel, while the B10 specification permits a maximum of 10% biodiesel.
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