National Energy Administration： Promote the inclusion of biodiesel in the national certified voluntary emission reduction (CCER) mechanism.

　　Recently, the National Energy Administration issued the Notice on Organizing the Pilot Demonstration of Biodiesel Popularization and Application, proposing that by organizing the pilot demonstration of biodiesel popularization and application, we should expand the application scenarios of biodiesel in China, explore the establishment of replicable and scalable policy systems and development paths, and gradually form demonstration effects and scale effects, so as to accumulate experience for continuing to expand the popularization and application of green liquid fuels such as biodiesel. The Notice makes it clear that the Bureau will give priority to the inclusion of qualified pilot demonstration projects in medium-and long-term loan projects in the manufacturing industry, actively promote the establishment of carbon emission reduction methodology for biodiesel, and promote the inclusion of biodiesel in the national certified voluntary emission reduction (CCER) mechanism to accelerate the realization of the green value of biodiesel. At the same time, the Energy Bureau will work with relevant departments to co-ordinate existing funds and support qualified pilot demonstration projects. According to the actual situation, all regions will increase the protection of land and sea for pilot demonstration projects, optimize the project approval process, and give financial support for research to create favorable conditions for pilot demonstration areas and project construction.

　　Notice of National Energy Administration on Organizing Pilot Demonstration of Biodiesel Popularization and Application

　　Guo Nengfa Technology [2023] No.80

　　Development and Reform Commission and Energy Bureau of relevant provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government), Development and Reform Commission and Energy Bureau of cities under separate state planning, Beijing Urban Management Committee, agencies and relevant energy enterprises:

　　Biodiesel is a kind of renewable energy produced from waste oil and other biomass, and it is an internationally recognized green and clean fuel, which has been widely valued by the international community. The Party’s Report to the 20th CPC National Congress proposed to speed up the construction of waste recycling system. The Renewable Energy Law clearly states that the state encourages the production and utilization of bio-liquid fuels. The "14th Five-Year Plan" for Modern Energy System also requires the vigorous development of non-grain biofuels such as biodiesel.

　　Carrying out the pilot demonstration of biodiesel popularization and application is a beneficial measure to implement the decision and deployment of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, promote the energy revolution and ensure energy security, an effective way to implement the new development concept and help achieve the goal of "double carbon", and a powerful means to promote waste recycling and ensure people’s table safety. According to the relevant requirements of the Measures for the Administration of Technical Demonstration and Reform Pilot Work of the National Energy Administration, the relevant matters concerning the pilot demonstration of biodiesel popularization and application are hereby notified as follows:

　　I. Guiding ideology

　　Guided by Socialism with Chinese characteristics Thought of the Supreme Leader in the New Era, we will fully implement the spirit of the 20th Party Congress, adhere to the general tone of striving for progress while maintaining stability, implement the people-centered development thought, implement the new energy security strategy of "four revolutions and one cooperation", advocate green consumption, help build a waste recycling system, and accelerate the green and low-carbon transformation of energy.

　　Second, the main objectives

　　By organizing the pilot demonstration of biodiesel popularization and application, we will expand the application scenarios of biodiesel in China, explore the establishment of replicable and scalable policy systems and development paths, and gradually form demonstration effects and scale effects, so as to accumulate experience for continuing to expand the popularization and application of biodiesel and other green liquid fuels.

　　Third, the pilot demonstration content

　　According to the development status, production and consumption of biodiesel industry, governments at all levels, enterprises and other entities applying for pilot demonstration can choose one or more of the following ways to promote the application of biodiesel in combination with local conditions. At the same time, all localities are also encouraged to creatively carry out other ways of pilot demonstration creation.

　　(1) Biodiesel for vehicles

　　1. Regional popularization and application

　　In the province, the city, the county (district) and other administrative regions or industrial parks, logistics parks, mining areas, bonded areas, free trade zones and other development of vehicle biodiesel promotion and application. Encourage "fixed sales by production and closed operation", and organize kitchen waste disposal enterprises, biodiesel production enterprises and petroleum sales enterprises to "connect production with demand".

　　2. Industry promotion and application

　　Promote the application of biodiesel in logistics, public transportation, municipal administration, sanitation, postal express and other industries in the region.

　　3. Enterprise promotion and application

　　Enterprises with gas station business qualifications carry out the promotion and application of biodiesel filling in the gas stations they operate.

　　4. Popularization and application of expressways

　　Promote the application of biodiesel with gas stations along the expressway as the main body.

　　(II) Marine biodiesel

　　5. Promotion and application of bonded areas and free trade zones.

　　Promote the application of biodiesel (fuel oil) such as marine vessels B5 and B24 in bonded areas and free trade zones.

　　6. Popularization and application of rivers, lakes and waterways

　　Promote the application of biodiesel (fuel oil) such as B5 and B24 in inland rivers, lakes and other waterways.

　　(3) Others

　　7. Promotion and application of biodiesel in other scenarios.

　　Fourth, organize the implementation

　　In accordance with the principles of overall deployment, voluntary declaration, government guidance and market dominance, we will focus on organizing pilot demonstration work for the promotion and application of biodiesel in areas with or near biodiesel production capacity.

　　(1) Organizing reporting. Relevant provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government) Development and Reform Commission, Energy Bureau, Development and Reform Commission and Energy Bureau of cities under separate state planning, Beijing Municipal Management Committee, and relevant energy enterprises should pay attention to the promotion and application of biodiesel, and actively organize cities, counties (districts) and related enterprises within their administrative areas to declare the pilot demonstration of biodiesel promotion and application. The relevant provincial (autonomous region, municipality directly under the Central Government) Development and Reform Commission, Energy Bureau and Beijing Urban Management Committee (hereinafter referred to as the provincial lead department) shall summarize the pilot demonstration creation areas, create projects and organize preliminary selection. Please submit the information of the first batch of declared pilot demonstration creation areas and projects to our Bureau (Department of Energy Conservation and Technology and Equipment) before November 30, 2023.

　　(2) determined by the review. Our bureau will, jointly with relevant departments, organize experts to review the submitted pilot demonstration creation areas and projects, carry out field research as appropriate, and determine the pilot demonstration creation areas and project list after comprehensive evaluation.

　　(3) guiding the creation. Our bureau will make overall guidance on the creation of pilot demonstration areas and projects for the promotion and application of biodiesel. The provincial lead department shall, jointly with the relevant departments of the local government, strengthen the guidance and support for the establishment of the pilot demonstration of biodiesel popularization and application within its jurisdiction, and coordinate and solve related problems. Please submit the problems that need to be coordinated and solved at the national level to our bureau (Department of Energy Conservation and Technology and Equipment).

　　(4) Summary and evaluation. After the completion of the pilot demonstration area and project for the promotion and application of biodiesel, the provincial lead department shall timely carry out summary and evaluation, and submit the pilot demonstration work to our bureau (Energy Conservation and Technology and Equipment Division). Our bureau (Department of Energy Conservation and Technology and Equipment) will, jointly with the provincial leading departments, comprehensively evaluate the demonstration effect and promotion prospect according to the completion of the pilot demonstration project, and promote it in a wider scope in a timely manner in combination with the actual situation.

　　(5) Policy support. Our bureau will give priority to the inclusion of qualified pilot demonstration projects in medium and long-term loan projects in manufacturing industry, actively promote the establishment of carbon emission reduction methodology for biodiesel, promote the inclusion of biodiesel in the national voluntary emission reduction (CCER) mechanism, and accelerate the realization of the green value of biodiesel. At the same time, our bureau will, jointly with relevant departments, co-ordinate the existing funds and support the research of qualified pilot demonstration projects. According to the actual situation, all regions will increase the protection of land and sea for pilot demonstration projects, optimize the project approval process, and give financial support for research to create favorable conditions for pilot demonstration areas and project construction.

　　I hereby inform you.

　　Tel: 010-81929245

　　National Energy Administration

　　November 13th, 2023