Platts proposes to reflect Nabisy PoS as standard in the Ethanol T2 FOB Rdam MOC process, Jan 2 2026

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to require the Nabisy Proof of Sustainability as standard in the Ethanol T2 FOB Rotterdam barge (AAYDT00) Market on Close assessment process, effective Jan. 2, 2026, as well as clarifying expectations on PoS transfer timing process.

Under this proposal, the provision of Nabisy-registered PoS documentation and transfer via the Nabisy system would become a standard requirement for all Ethanol T2 FOB Rotterdam barge indications in the MOC.

Nabisy is Germany's web-based application for sustainable biomass, operated by the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food.

At present, sellers are required to use reasonable efforts to provide, upon the buyer's request, all necessary documentation to validate the product batch through Germany's Nabisy web application system.

The proposed implementation of the Nabisy PoS requirement is intended to enhance transparency across the supply chain.

The Platts T2 Ethanol FOB Rotterdam barge assessment reflects ethanol that meets the sustainability and certification requirements of the Renewable Energy Directive. Under this proposal, the assessment would reflect ethanol that meets the sustainability and certification requirements of the RED and is accompanied by a PoS that is registered in the Nabisy system.

In addition, the transfer of PoS documentation and the Nabisy-registered PoS to the Nabisy system between counterparties must occur within 30 days of barge loading, or 30 days after title and risk of product have transferred to the buyer.

Full details on Platts T2 Ethanol assessment can be found in the Global Biofuels specifications guide.

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