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Brussels, 12 November, 2025
WGMM Hosts First Parliamentary Evening at the European Parliament
On 12 November, the Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies of CO₂-Neutral Fuels (WGMM) held its first Parliamentary Evening in the Members’ Salon of the European Parliament in Brussels, hosted by Stefan Köhler MEP. The event offered a unique opportunity to bring together EU policymakers, lawmakers, and industry representatives for an in-person working dinner and networking session dedicated to discussing CO₂-neutral fuels and their applicability in road transport.
The WGMM, officially established in 2024, aims to develop clear technical guidelines for tracking CO₂-neutral fuels (CNFs) in road transport vehicles. Its work centres on producing practical, and inclusive recommendations aligned with EU fleet regulations, particularly the development of robust methodologies to verify the use of CNFs in vehicles.
In his opening remarks, Mr Köhler emphasised the importance of technological openness in the transport sector, stressing that Europe’s climate ambitions must be pursued alongside the economic vitality of rural and agricultural communities.
Alain Mathuren (FuelsEurope), Chair of the WGMM Steering Group, and Alana Tetdoeva (Hexagon Agility), Chair of the Technical Subgroup, presented the group’s work. They introduced the WGMM’s definition of CO₂-neutral fuels and outlined the 11 monitoring methodologies to track and verify the use of CNFs in vehicles, assessed in depth in the WGMM Technical Report. They also noted that studies show that there is enough sustainable feedstock for road transport, even while sufficiently meeting demand from the maritime and aviation sectors. They hinted that further WGMM analysis on this topic is underway.
The panel discussion, moderated by Tobias Block (eFuel Alliance), Chair of the Regulatory Subgroup, featured contributions from Mark Nicklas (DG GROW) and Edoardo Turano (DG CLIMA), as well as from the event’s host. With strong engagement from industry representatives, invited experts, and Members of Parliament, participants examined both the opportunities and the challenges shaping Europe’s emerging regulatory framework. The dynamic exchange demonstrated that, although significant work remains, there is a broad commitment to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue.
Attention now turns to 10 December, when the European Commission is expected to present its proposal for the revised CO₂ fleet regulation. The WGMM remains hopeful that a technology-open approach will be reflected in the draft, recognising the essential role CNFs can play in complementing electrification and supporting Europe’s path toward climate neutrality.
