The European Union is advancing its aviation sustainability framework with enhanced reporting requirements for fuel suppliers. The newly introduced bulk upload template for aviation fuel suppliers under Article 10(d) streamlines the submission of fuel quality data to the Union Database (UDB). This initiative aligns with the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, ensuring compliance with the EU’s ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Key Features of the New Template
- Bulk Upload Capability: The new system simplifies reporting by allowing suppliers to upload large datasets at once, reducing manual entry errors.
- Standardized Format: Ensures consistency in data reporting, improving transparency and regulatory oversight.
- Comprehensive Fuel Quality Metrics: Covers key parameters such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend ratios, lifecycle emissions, and traceability data.
- Integration with the UDB: Directly feeds into the Union Database, facilitating monitoring and verification of sustainable fuel usage across the aviation sector.
Why This Matters for Fuel Suppliers
Fuel suppliers must adapt to this new digital framework to remain compliant with EU regulations. The structured format will enable:
- Efficient data management, reducing administrative burden.
- Improved compliance tracking, ensuring adherence to sustainability mandates.
- Better industry transparency, reinforcing trust with regulators and airlines.
Next Steps
Fuel suppliers should review the new template and integrate it into their reporting workflows. As aviation shifts towards greener fuels, compliance with digital reporting requirements will be crucial.
For a detailed breakdown of the bulk upload process and reporting obligations, refer to the official UDB reporting template.
Download Document 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