Gazprom Neft to Launch Russian Biofuel Certification System
Russia will establish a national certification system for eco-friendly biofuel, led by Gazprom Neft, to ensure compliance with international standards and support domestic production of aviation and marine biofuels.
Consensus
- Gazprom Neft is leading the creation of a national certification system for eco-friendly biofuels in Russia.
- The system aims to evaluate the carbon footprint of biofuels across their entire lifecycle.
- The certification is intended to meet international requirements, particularly for low-carbon aviation fuel.
- Russia's domestic biofuel production includes marine biofuel made from used frying oil and animal fats.
- Gazprom Neft has already started using biofuel for marine vessels since 2023.
- A project for carbon units based on biofuel production was registered in Russia in September 2026.
- Gazprom Neft developed a Russian aviation SAF fuel recipe in St. Petersburg.
- The SAF fuel passed engine tests in February 2026 using recycled frying oil.
- The biofuel component meets international ISCC certification standards.
- Gazprom Neft is collaborating with industry partners to establish a collection and processing system for used cooking oil and animal fats.
Points of divergence
- The national certification system will be an alternative to foreign certification centers and will be mandatory for low-carbon aviation fuel to access international routes starting in 2027, as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization. — vm
- The certification system is intended to help Russian biofuel products meet international requirements, but it is not explicitly stated that it will be mandatory for international access starting in 2027. — fontanka
- The national system will be recognized internationally, according to the Deputy Minister of Transport of Russia. — vm
- Gazprom Neft previously proposed creating the system in collaboration with EAEU or BRICS countries for subsequent international recognition. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- Gazprom Neft will create a Russian certification system for eco-friendly biofuel — Вечерняя Москва
- In Russia will create a system of certification of ecological biofuel — Фонтанка