FuelEU RFNBO 2× Multiplier

Between 2025 and 2033, energy from RFNBOs (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) counts DOUBLE in the FuelEU attained-GHG-intensity numerator - a strong commercial incentive to early-adopt e-methanol, e-ammonia, or green hydrogen.

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This calculator requires JavaScript to compute its result. The formula, symbols, and regulatory sources are shown in the Formula section below.

Formula, assumptions, and limits

E_\text{effective} = E_\text{RFNBO} \cdot m, \quad m = \begin{cases} 2 \& 2025 \le y \le 2033 \ 1 \& \text{otherwise} \end{cases}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$E_\text{effective}$	RFNBO energy counted in FuelEU numerator	MJ
$E_\text{RFNBO}$	Raw RFNBO energy consumed	MJ
$m$	Multiplier
$y$	Reporting year

Source: FuelEU Maritime Article 4(2); Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II) Article 27

In short

Check whether the FuelEU Maritime 2× RFNBO multiplier applies for a given year.

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