The European Commission has introduced an updated template for aviation fuel suppliers to report fuel quality and other compliance elements via bulk upload to the Union Database (UDB). This update, aligned with Article 10(d) of ReFuelEU Aviation, is designed to ensure seamless data submission, enhance fuel quality tracking, and support sustainability goals.
Key Features of the Updated Template
- Comprehensive Fuel Quality Reporting
- Suppliers must provide detailed specifications of aviation fuels, including composition, energy content, and blend ratios.
- The template ensures that all fuels comply with EU sustainability and safety standards.
- Efficient Bulk Upload Mechanism
- The template allows suppliers to submit large datasets in one go, reducing administrative burdens.
- Integration with the Union Database (UDB) ensures standardized reporting and traceability.
- Enhanced Regulatory Compliance
- The new framework aligns with ReFuelEU Aviation’s 2024 reporting requirements, ensuring greater transparency in aviation fuel supply chains.
- Suppliers must ensure that reported data meets EU-approved fuel quality benchmarks.
Why This Update Matters
As the aviation industry moves towards cleaner and more sustainable fuels, accurate fuel quality reporting is crucial for meeting EU climate targets. This template helps suppliers streamline compliance, improve data accuracy, and contribute to a more transparent and accountable aviation fuel system. Fuel providers are urged to adopt the new template promptly to meet ReFuelEU Aviation’s regulatory standards.
Download PDFs Here: Template for aviation fuel suppliers’ reporting on aviation fuel quality pursuant to Article 10 (d) and other elements through a bulk upload to the UDB