Vision of sustainable mobility

The transport sector is responsible for 20 percent of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The trend indicates a further increase, especially in less-developed and least-developed countries. To this end, decarbonisation is one of the key global objectives in the context of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and shifting towards a decarbonised society. The EU aims to achieve a 90 percent reduction in transport-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relative to 1990. This objective is a part of the overall endeavours to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve climate neutrality, in accordance with the European Green Deal.

Some of the measures to achieve these objectives anticipate gradually reducing the use of fossil fuels and shifting to alternative fuels in transport. The key objectives include switching to electric vehicles and decreasing the number of vehicles as a result of increased public transport until an acceptable level of commercialisation of other alternative fuels (methane, hydrogen, biofuels, etc.) is achieved. Transition to alternative fuels in transport requires new electric vehicles and the deployment of a new charging infrastructure. 
 

The new Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which was adopted on 13 September 2023 and entered into effect on 13 April 2024, sets new guidance on the alternative fuel infrastructure development and imposes national targets on member states. The AFIR replaces Directive 2014/94/EU and delivers a more comprehensive approach to the establishment and development of the alternative fuel charging and supply infrastructure in all EU countries. The key target of the regulation is to ensure a unified and interoperable alternative fuel infrastructure which will be user friendly and will ensure seamless travel throughout the EU. 

The deployment of alternative fuels and a gradual shift towards low-carbon transport will bring about some relatively major changes to Slovenia in the future. At Petrol, we are aware of this and are determined to follow market and user needs for various energy commodities and services that allow for seamless travel today and in the future. By investing in R&D of new alternative motor fuels, EV-charging infrastructure and new mobility services, we aim to become the leading provider of alternative fuels and on-demand mobility services in the region.