European Commission He asked Spain to explain “how” and “when” it would stop giving aid subsidies Fossil fuels are included in the 2030 road map known as the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). The Community Manager published a post this Monday. evaluation from each one’s plans 27 Member States, and a number of recommendations for the purpose of final presentation of these plans 30 June 2024.
The main subsidy for fossil fuels in Spain Low taxation on gasoline and diesellower tax burden European Union averageAs can be seen from here monthly reports About fuels published by National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC). This lower tax rate is considered a subsidy for these products; diesel Then it becomes even more obvious less than compared to gasoline.
In PNIEC, the Ministry of Ecological Transition defines subsidies as follows: exemption or reduction of certain taxes to some collectives. This situation Refund of Hydrocarbon Tax Due to the use of diesel in agriculture and animal husbandry, as well as in professional use and in the transportation of goods, passengers and taxis. also they reduced tax rates Diesel used as fuel in private vehicles or agricultural vehicles and diesel used as fuel for heating purposes in general, LPG and natural gas used for occupational purposes in non-fuel or stationary engines and oil Designed for purposes other than fuel.
Department directing to eliminate subsidies Teresa Ribera It proposes tentative measures, such as not issuing new permits for the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons or aiding renewable alternatives. But the Commission wants to “explain more” detail “How and when Spain plans to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies”.
water management
Brussels also recommends that Spain “pay special attention to water management”. power outage risksFloods, heat and drought affect energy production.” Before going any further, last year’s drought brought this hydraulic production to its lowest level on record, which affects electricity prices due to the natural alternative being produced. combined cycles (gas burning plants). And it asks you to specify the amount Reducing energy consumption Public buildings will be achieved with the highest efficiency and measures in this regard will be announced. energy poverty containing “measurable and specific” goals and “job details” financial resources“Implementing these measures.
Moreover, he demands that this country detail how it wants it. reduce gas demand and an assessment of the country’s internal situation, what policies and measures it plans to implement to achieve this goal by 2030, forest biomass energy objectives and “additional measures to promote” Sustainable biomethane production “given the sustainable potential of biomethane in Spain, the gas consumption profile and the existing infrastructure”. This is one of the most important complaints. Spanish gas companiesIt has been integrated into Sedigas, which estimates a production potential of up to 163 terawatt hours (TWh), enough to decarbonize 45% of national natural gas demand.
He also recommends that it be “evaluated.” oil infrastructure (refineries and oil reserves) constitute a “sub-target” for the “expected reduction in oil demand and the shift towards low-carbon alternatives”. advanced biofuels and renewable fuels related to non-biological origin Explain what “reforms and measures” will be implemented to mobilize projected private investments in transport totaling €250 billion.
tension as a group
The ultimate goal of these plans is to achieve the goal of the European Union as a whole. Greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030but with current plans the reduction remains at 51%, According to the European Commission. Brussels, with updates offered by different countries, The weight of renewable energy in final energy is 39.3%compared to target of 42.5% energy efficiency stays even further away – 5.8% compared to target of 11.7%–. In the first case, Spain is one of the six countries that envisage a renewable target in line with the European approach, while in the second case it puts the figure at 7.37%.
Third Vice President and Minister for Ecological Transition, Teresa RiberaHe very briefly evaluated this review of national plans at the press conference. Council of Ministers of the Environment, These recommendations are “one of the countries better understanding About the weak points of energy policies.