Liquid-fuel emissions factors are replaced
New emissions factors will apply to annual returns for specified liquid fossil fuels from 2027 onwards.
Climate Change (Liquid Fossil Fuels) Amendment Regulations 2026 · Starts 1 Jan 2027
What's changing
- The emissions factors for obligation fuels will be replaced.
- The new factors will apply to annual emissions returns submitted from 2027 onwards.
- Returns submitted in 2027 will cover 2026 activities; returns submitted in 2028 will cover 2027 activities.
Who's affected
People and organisations required to submit annual emissions returns for activities involving obligation fuels.
When
The changes take effect on 1 January 2027.
What you might need to do
- Use the new emissions factors when preparing affected annual emissions returns.
Background
The regulations update the emissions factors used in annual emissions returns. The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions, and Transport reviewed the regulations and their development for consistency with responsible-regulation principles.