Sustainability

Development of Alternative Fuels in Europe Presents Opportunity for the Middle East

The scope of the complete paper is limited to the 14% renewable energy target in transport and its possible effect on the Middle East.

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In December 2018, the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED) [European Union (EU)] 2018/2001 was implemented, establishing a new binding renewable EU energy target for 2030 of at least 32%, with a clause for a possible upward revision by 2023. The subtarget for renewable energy in transport was raised to 14%. The scope of the complete paper is limited to the 14% renewable energy target in transport and its possible effect on the Middle East.

Introduction

The first portion of the complete paper includes an extended discussion of the RED and definitions needed to appreciate its conclusions that the production and consumption of fossil fuels will be reduced gradually and replaced by renewable alternatives. This is an economically threatening situation for any country whose gross domestic product is dependent upon oil. The energy transition is a slow but steady process, so nations of the Middle East are reviewing their long-term strategies. Energy-transition and renewable-energy developments, however, may offer solutions and opportunities for these nations.

Overview of Renewable Fuels

Biofuels. According to the definition provided in the RED, biofuels refers to liquid fuel for transport produced from biomass.

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