#ECOR2502529AFrance removes sulfur-content exemptions for non-road diesel fuels
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This order removes the option to grant exemptions from sulfur-content rules for several non-road diesel fuels, including standard non-road diesel, GNR B30, and synthetic or hydrotreated paraffinic non-road diesel known as GNR XTL. From 1 January 2027, fuel suppliers, distributors, and users of off-road machinery will need to work within the standard sulfur limits without relying on these derogations. The practical effect is tighter and more consistent fuel-quality control for non-road diesel products.
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Key Changes
- Removes the derogation mechanism for sulfur-content limits in standard non-road diesel.
- Removes the same derogation mechanism for GNR B30 and GNR XTL fuels.
- Sets the effective date for the changes as 1 January 2027.
Obligations
What this law requires
From 1 January 2027, non-road diesel fuel covered by the amended 10 December 2010 order must comply with the sulfur-content specifications defined in the applicable annexes without relying on the former derogation mechanism in Article 3.
From 1 January 2027, suppliers and distributors of GNR B30 may no longer use the derogation previously provided under Article 3 of the 29 March 2018 order for sulfur-content requirements.
From 1 January 2027, suppliers and distributors of synthetic or hydrotreated paraffinic non-road diesel known as GNR XTL may no longer use the derogation previously provided under Article 3 of the 26 June 2024 order for sulfur-content requirements.