The Committee on Energy and Public Utilities Reviews Three Bills Impacting the Development of Bioenergy in Ukraine
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Energy and Housing and Communal Services has reviewed three important bills that could significantly transform the bioenergy sector.
Bill No. 3356-d: Mandatory Use of Liquid Biofuels in Transport
This bill proposes amendments to legislation requiring the mandatory inclusion of liquid biofuels (bio-components) in automotive gasoline used in Ukraine. Specifically, it sets a minimum bio-component content of 5% by volume in gasoline consumed within the country. Additionally, the bill introduces sustainability requirements for biofuels and biogas used in the transport sector.
What benefits will this law provide to Ukraine?
The adoption of this bill will help Ukraine align with European standards, stimulate the development of bioethanol production, and advance the country’s progress toward a “green” energy transition.
Bill No. 9597: Registry of Biofuel Facilities for CO₂ Tax Exemption
This bill proposes the creation of a registry for facilities using biofuels, with the aim of exempting such facilities from the carbon dioxide emissions tax. The registry, initiated by the State Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance, seeks to simplify tax administration for these facilities.
What will this law change?
The implementation of the registry will allow for better monitoring of facilities operating on biofuels (including biogas and biomethane) and will exempt them from paying the CO₂ emissions tax. As a result, enterprises using biofuels will benefit from specific tax advantages.
Bill No. 9596: Abolition of Environmental Tax for Biofuel Facilities
This bill proposes abolishing the carbon dioxide emissions tax for facilities using biofuels. It also stipulates that the State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation of Ukraine will be responsible for maintaining the registry of such facilities and providing relevant information to tax authorities.
What results will the adoption of this law bring?
The abolition of the tax will reduce costs for enterprises using biofuels, encouraging more facilities to adopt environmentally friendly fuel alternatives. This law came into force on January 1, 2025.
