eFuels

eFuels – such as e-hydrogen, e-ammonia, e-methanol and e-hydrocarbons – convert renewable electricity (along with water and eligible CO₂) into transport fuels that can be used across various modes. This enables deep decarbonisation without the need to replace the entire vehicle, aircraft or vessel fleet.

Why eFuels Matter

• Road can deploy green hydrogen for fuel cells and drop-in e-diesel/e-gasoline or e-methane for heavy-duty and long-haul. 
• Aviation relies on PtL e-kerosene (SAF) for blend-in today and higher blends tomorrow. 
• Maritime can switch to e-methanol, e-ammonia, e-LNG or e-diesel using evolving engines and existing logistics.

Our Applicable Schemes

ISCC EU

Is officially recognised under RED III and verifies the three core criteria for RFNBOs. It confirms the eligibility of electricity and carbon sources, audits lifecycle GHG emissions, and ensures full traceability through mass balance. With ISCC EU, economic operators can reduce risks, build trust, and demonstrate compliance with RED III targets and sector-specific mandates.

ISCC PLUS

Is our globally applicable voluntary certification scheme, covering all feedstocks and markets. eFuels can be covered under the scheme. 

Three Core Criteria for RFNBOs under the RED III 

Under the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III), first-wave fuel projects need to demonstrate compliance with strict sustainability rules to access the market and secure investment. This is where renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) step in – liquid or gaseous fuels sourced from renewable energy sources other than biomass. 

1. Compliant Electricity Use

Demonstrating additionality, temporal, and geographical correlation.  

2. Eligible Carbon Source

From direct air capture (DAC), biogenic CO₂, or fossil CO₂ covered by the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) under strict conditions.

3. Minimum of 70% Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Savings

Relative to the fossil fuel comparator. 

ISCC Academy & Events – Driving Innovation in eFuels

ISCC Technical Stakeholder Committee – RFNBOs

ISCC RFNBOs Training

ISCC EU Training

ISCC EU Co-Processing Training

ISCC PLUS Training

ISCC at External Events