EU Legislation on Energy Trading

Europex has developed this resource to offer a broad overview of EU legislation governing wholesale energy trading. It covers both physical and financial energy markets, which are regulated under EU law.

Only legislation currently in force is included. Where relevant, links to non-binding guidance or supporting documents are also provided.

Relevant and applicable laws for our members.

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  • Hydrogen and gas decarbonisation package

Regulation for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen

The Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package, adopted in July 2024, updates the EU’s internal gas market framework to reflect the shift from fossil natural gas to renewable and low-carbon gases, ...

Directive for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen

Directive (EU) 2024/1788 lays down common rules for the internal markets for renewable gases, natural gas, and hydrogen. It is part of the Hydrogen and Gas Decarbonisation Package and replaces ...

Regultion on methane emissions reduction

Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 establishes binding measures to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions across the EU energy sector. It applies to oil, gas, and coal activities, and introduces specific rules ...

  • Renewable fuels of non-biological origin

Delegated Act on a methodology for renewable fuels of non-biological origin

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 defines the methodology for determining when hydrogen-based fuels (RFNBOs) qualify as renewable under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II/RED III). It establishes conditions for additionality, temporal ...

  • Renewable fuels of non-biological origin

Delegated Act threshold for GHG emissions savings of recycled carbon fuels

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185 sets the minimum greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings threshold for recycled carbon fuels (RCFs) under the Renewable Energy Directive. It complements the RFNBO methodology and ensures ...

  • CBAM

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

The CBAM puts a carbon price on imports of certain goods (e.g. electricity, steel, cement) to prevent carbon leakage and ensure a level playing field with EU producers covered by ...

  • Certification Frameworks

Proposal for a Regulation on a Union certification framework for carbon removals

This Commission proposal aims to create a harmonised EU-wide certification system for carbon removals. It targets activities that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it permanently or long-term. The ...

  • Guarantees of Origin (GOs)

Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

Directive (EU) 2018/2001 requires Member States to issue Guarantees of Origin (GOs) for renewable electricity and other energy carriers. GOs provide proof of the renewable origin of energy and support ...

  • Climate Law

Regulation European Climate Law

The European Climate Law enshrines into law the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality objective and the intermediate 2030 target of at least 55% net GHG reduction. It provides a legal framework ...

  • Competitiveness Compass

Competitiveness Compass

The Competitiveness Compass is a strategic monitoring tool developed by the European Commission to assess the EU’s progress toward a resilient, competitive and decarbonised economy. It benchmarks performance across key ...

  • Action Plan for Affordable Energy

Action Plan for Affordable Energy

The Action Plan for Grids and Affordable Energy is a strategic initiative adopted by the European Commission in November 2023 to accelerate the rollout of future-proof electricity grids and ensure ...

  • European Climate Law

European Climate Law

The European Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119) enshrines the EU’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 into binding legislation and sets a legally binding target to reduce net greenhouse gas ...

  • NIS

NIS2 Directive

Directive (EU) 2022/2555, the so-called NIS2 Directive, updates and replaces the original 2016 NIS Directive, expanding its scope and strengthening cybersecurity obligations for essential and important entities. The energy sector ...

  • Cross-Border Electricity Flows

Network Code on Cybersecurity for Cross-Border Electricity Flows

The Network Code on Cybersecurity for Cross-Border Electricity Flows establishes binding cybersecurity requirements for electricity system operators involved in the coordination and management of cross-border flows. It was adopted by ...

  • EMIR

EMIR 3.0 – Latest Reform (2024)

Adopted in November 2024, EMIR 3.0 strengthens the EU clearing framework and reduces reliance on non-EU CCPs. Key changes: Member States must implement directive elements by June 2026. ESMA is preparing technical standards to ...