UDB Update
We would like to inform you that once the Union Database (UDB) is fully operational on 21 November 2024, it will also cover gas supply chains. Below you will find all currently available information on this topic:
The UDB covers gaseous fuels which are injected into an interconnected infrastructure and intended to be counted towards an EU Member State quota. In a first step, this will apply for the EU interconnected grid. According to our understanding, the European Commission is also working on the possibility of covering the grids of countries neighbouring the EU (e.g. UK or Ukraine).
Currently, gaseous fuels from 3rd countries that
- are not directly connected to the EU integrated grid; and
- do not have a cooperation framework established for the deployment of the traceability system of the UDB
can only be considered if a direct connection with the biomethane plant (e.g. biomethanol production or liquefaction of biomethane) exists. In addition, the certification must verify that the biomethane was not counted in the 3rd country.
As soon as further information is available, we will inform you accordingly.
