Outlook

In November 2023, France published draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). In December 2023, the European Commission (EC) gave its assessment of this, revealing areas that require attention: specifically, the need for more detailed information regarding the sub-targets for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) and advanced biofuels within the transport sector was highlighted. Additionally, the EC emphasized the importance of adhering to the cap limit of 7% for biofuels derived from food and feed crops until 2030. France is expected to address these recommendations in the final version of its NECP, due by June 30, 2024.

According to the draft NECP, France plans to set a 14.5% reduction target of carbon intensity of energy used in the transport sector by 2030 (compa