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Alt text (English): Infographic illustrating Germany’s delayed hydrogen ramp-up and its implications for Switzerland. The Reichstag in Berlin and the Swiss Alps are connected by a hydrogen pipeline marked with German and Swiss flags. Four panels summarise Germany’s ten-point plan: cheaper production, infrastructure expansion, demand incentives and governance reform. Additional graphics highlight Germany’s 0.2 GW electrolysis capacity in 2025 against its original 10 GW target for 2030, alongside the risks of pipeline delays for Switzerland and the need for stronger demand incentives and renewable hydrogen.

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Germany’s hydrogen ramp-up is lagging: what Berlin’s ten-point plan means for Switzerland

November 5, 2026 — 0 Comments

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Mineral Oil Tax Ordinance overhaul: a zero rate for renewable petrol, still none for e-kerosene

October 30, 2026 — 0 Comments

Editorial illustration of Switzerland’s proposed Mineral Oil Tax Ordinance revision, with the Federal Palace, a renewable-fuel filling station and an airport. Green checkmarks identify fuels eligible for a zero tax rate, including renewable petrol, hydrogen, methanol, DME and biofuels. Red crosses highlight the missing zero-rate provisions for synthetic diesel and e-kerosene. Additional panels show tax exemptions for pilot plants, the 2030 expiry date and the lack of automatic recognition of EU fuel certification.

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Grid fee refund for Power-to-X pilots: the federal government fixes the queue, not the cap

October 29, 2026 — 0 Comments

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CO₂ Ordinance consultation: carbon storage gets a fast lane, small Power-to-X projects get a threshold

October 28, 2026 — 0 Comments

Photorealistic illustration of Switzerland’s path to net-zero emissions by 2040, featuring the Federal Palace in Bern, a Swiss Air Force military transport aircraft, a federal government vehicle and a Swiss military truck. A renewable fuels facility labelled e-SAF, e-Diesel and HVO symbolises the role of sustainable fuels in defossilising federal operations. The Swiss Alps form the backdrop. Text reads: “The Confederation goes net zero by 2040 – Renewable fuels must be part of the plan.”

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The Confederation goes net zero by 2040 – and will have to buy renewable fuel to get there

October 22, 2026 — 0 Comments

Editorial illustration showing how EU decisions on RED IV, emissions trading (ETS) and ReFuelEU Aviation will shape demand for synthetic fuels after 2030. EU institutions, an e-fuel tanker truck, an aircraft and an e-methanol ship represent European production and transport, while pipelines lead towards Switzerland, highlighting its dependence on future e-fuel imports.

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After 2030: Europe decides whether e-fuels keep a demand signal – and Switzerland will import the result

October 21, 2026 — 1 Comment

Editorial illustration showing France and Germany’s agreement on a proposed new category of zero-emission vehicles (VEEFs) powered exclusively by eligible renewable and low-carbon fuels. The Eiffel Tower and Brandenburg Gate symbolise the Franco-German initiative, while an e-fuel-powered passenger car, a truck and a renewable fuel station illustrate potential applications. An infographic highlights the proposed regulatory framework, including zero-emission status, eligible fuels, flexible implementation timing and technical safeguards. A map of Europe highlights France and Germany. The headline reads: “Paris and Berlin agree on zero-emission vehicles.”

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Paris and Berlin put it in writing: VEEFs are to become zero-emission vehicles

October 19, 2026 — 1 Comment

Feature image illustrating the €2.1 billion eSAF funding initiative by Germany, Austria and Luxembourg, showing their financial contributions and Switzerland’s potential participation in the joint auction. A Swiss airport with aircraft, renewable hydrogen, recycled CO₂ and sustainable aviation fuel infrastructure highlights how double-sided auctions could help finance eSAF production and strengthen Switzerland’s fossil-free aviation fuel supply.

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€2.1 billion for eSAF next door: three ways Switzerland could join the auction

October 12, 2026 — 0 Comments

Illustration of the proposed German-French compromise on EU car regulations for 2035, showing a combustion-engine car refuelling with renewable e-fuel, the Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower and EU flags. An infographic highlights the proposed 80% target for zero-emission vehicles and a potential 20% share for vehicles running exclusively on renewable fuels (VEEF).

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Berlin and Paris agree on VEEF: a way out of the 2035 combustion engine ban for climate fuel cars

October 9, 2026 — 1 Comment

Illustration contrasting Swiss and EU approaches to industrial CO₂: Bern restricts recognised carbon sources to biogenic and atmospheric CO₂, while Brussels creates a pathway for recycled industrial CO₂ to be used in imported e-fuels.

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EU ETS revision and e-fuels from industrial CO₂: what Switzerland should watch

October 7, 2026 — 0 Comments