Fuel Quality Directive: EU default value for tar sands and oil shale

This procedure focuses on the application of the Fuel Quality Directive, specifically establishing a standard EU default value for the greenhouse gas emissions of tar sands and oil shale. It aims to ensure that fuels used in motor vehicles meet environmental standards to reduce atmospheric pollution.

This affects the oil industry and fuel producers, as it sets stricter rules for calculating the carbon footprint of specific heavy oil sources used in motor fuels.