Update on Fuel Mix Disclosure 2020 and Brexit

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27/11/2020 09:29

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27/11/2020 09:38

To: Suppliers participating in Fuel Mix Disclosure 2020,

 

Supplier Fuel Mix Disclosure (FMD) submissions for calendar year 2020 are due to be completed by 31st March 2021. Given that the end of the transition period for the UK’s exit from the European Union is planned for the 31st December 2020, SEMO wish to provide suppliers with an update on our understanding of how the end of the transition period impacts on FMD 2020 and the acceptability of UK REGOs and EU GOs in the FMD 2020.

 

Based on SEMO’s understanding of the current legal position, and following engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, SEMO can confirm the following, as it relates to Suppliers licensed in Ireland:

 

-        Import and cancellation of EU GOs for use in FMD 2020 before or after the end of the transition period is acceptable.

-     UK (GB and NI) REGOs imported and cancelled for use in FMD 2020 prior to the end of the transition period, 31st December 2020, is acceptable. From the 1st January 2021 UK REGOs will not be accepted for import or cancellation for FMD for Suppliers licensed in Ireland.

 

Based on SEMO’s understanding of the current legal position, and following engagement with the Utility Regulator Northern Ireland, SEMO can confirm the following, as it relates to Suppliers licensed in Northern Ireland:

 

-     GB and NI REGOs cancelled for use in the FMD 2020 before or after the end of the transition period is acceptable.

-     Import and cancellation of European GOs for use in FMD 2020 before or after the end of the transition period is acceptable. Note that the UK have allowed for a review during 2021 of the continuation of eligibility of EU GOs.

 

Please note these positions are based on the information available to SEMO as at the 26th November 2020. Should subsequent communications or agreements from either the EU or UK authorities indicate a change in this position we will provide you with an updated understanding of the impact on FMD as soon as possible.

 

In the meantime please do not hesitate to respond with any question on this topic to guaranteesoforigin@sem-o.com

 

Kind regards,

SEMO Fuel Mix Disclosure

E: guaranteesoforigin@sem-o.com