Platts extends feedback period for proposal to discontinue German THG double-counting assessments

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, is extending the feedback period for its proposal to Sept. 30 to discontinue a number of Germany THG double-counting assessments, effective from Nov. 3.

The proposal feedback deadline of Aug. 21 has been revised to Sept. 30 to await further clarity on the RED III transposition date, as the German Parliament will only be back in session in September/October.

The proposed discontinuation follows the publication of Germany's draft of RED III transposition on June 19, which has proposed ending double-counting incentives on biofuels derived from advanced feedstocks. Additionally, widespread market expectations have indicated an end to double-counting incentives in Germany from the start of 2026.

The following assessments are proposed to be discontinued from Nov. 3:

Platts will continue to assess Germany's double-counting greenhouse gas quota until the end of 2025.

After this, the following assessments are proposed to be discontinued from Jan. 1, 2026:

After this point, Platts is proposing to no longer assess Germany's double-counting greenhouse gas quota.

The proposal is based on current market expectations regarding announcements on the implementation of RED III in Germany. Should these circumstances change, Platts may update its proposal as necessary by publishing additional subscriber notes.

Please send any comments or feedback to mrts_biofuelsandfeedstocks@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com by Sept. 30, 2025.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing.

Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.