Environment

#32026D0753Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/753 recognising Latvia's report on accurate greenhouse gas emission data for rapeseed cultivation

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The European Commission has officially recognised that the report submitted by Latvia on 23 July 2025 contains accurate typical greenhouse gas emission values for the cultivation of rapeseed in its NUTS 2 regions. This allows Latvia to use these country-specific typical values instead of the EU default values when calculating GHG emission savings for biofuels derived from rapeseed under Directive (EU) 2018/2001. The decision includes specific emission factors for rapeseed cultivation in Latvia, with a total value of 0.705 tonnes CO₂ eq per tonne of rapeseed harvested (dry matter basis). The recognition is valid until 21 April 2031, provided the data remains accurate.

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Key Changes

  • Recognition of Latvia's typical GHG values for rapeseed cultivation in NUTS 2 regions as accurate
  • Total emission factor set at 0.705 t CO₂ eq/tonne rapeseed (dry matter)
  • Breakdown: Soil N₂O 0.332, Direct 0.03, Indirect 0.206, Fertilizer 0.037, Neutralisation 0.004, Pesticide 0.093, Seed 0.001

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Latvia must immediately notify the Commission if data contained in the rapeseed GHG emissions report changes in a way that might affect the accuracy of the data

Latvia (Member State)
reporting
high

Latvia must use the country-specific typical value of 0.705 tonnes CO₂ eq per tonne of rapeseed harvested (dry matter basis) instead of EU default values when calculating GHG emission savings for biofuels derived from rapeseed

Latvia and biofuel producers using Latvian rapeseed
operational
high

The Commission must assess any notified changes to the rapeseed GHG emissions data to determine whether the report still provides accurate data as recognized

European Commission
operational
high

Latvia must ensure the rapeseed GHG emissions data remains accurate for the duration of the recognition period (until 21 April 2031)

Latvia (Member State)
operational
medium

Biofuel producers must apply the recognized Latvia-specific emission factors (0.705 tonnes CO₂ eq/tonne) for rapeseed cultivation when calculating GHG savings under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, instead of default Annex V and VI values

Biofuel producers operating in or using feedstock from Latvia
operational

Affected Parties

Latvian rapeseed farmers and producersBiofuel manufacturers using Latvian rapeseed+2 more…

Tags

greenhouse gas emissions,rapeseed cultivation,biofuels