National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport in Malta 2025
Purpose of Consultation
The aim of this public consultation is to invite written submissions from key stakeholders and all parties with an interest in the development, regulation and use of alternative fuels infrastructure in the transport sector, on the Draft National Policy Framework for Malta 2025 (NPF). The present draft is drawn up in line with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU.
This document updates and is intended to replace the existing National Policy Framework Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport in Malta 2018-2030, to reflect the mandatory alternative fuels infrastructure targets and requirements that have been set out in the AFIR, the development of infrastructure that has taken place in Malta since 2018 as well as Malta’s increased climate ambition.
The Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works expects to forward this Draft National Policy Framework to the EU Commission, leading to the publication of the Final National Policy Framework for Malta by the end of 2025.
Interested parties
This consultation is open to the public for comment, however, it is expected to be of particular interest to the following entities:
Involved in manufacture, installation, ownership, use or operation of electric vehicle charging points;
Involved in the manufacture, installation, ownership, use or operation of alternative fuels;
Energy transmission and/or distribution system operators
Local Councils;
Public transport, freight and logistics transport operators, shipping operators, aviation service providers and airport and port authorities;
Involved in research and development in transport and energy;
Other public sector bodies, businesses, industry and representative bodies in the transport and energy sectors.
Content of Document
The draft NPF provides an overview of the current state of the use of alternative fuels in the transport sector in Malta in the context of Malta’s geographic position including its constraints to a limited number of modes for internal transport, outlining the developments in public bus and ferry transport, providing data on fleets propulsion and consumption of fuel. Information on the increase in both electric vehicles and charging pillars is provided in the case of road transport and similarly an update is provided on the development of shore side electricity in Malta’s ports. The obligations concerning electricity supply at airports and the use of liquified natural gas and compressed gas, as well as hydrogen and biofuels are also addressed.
The plans already in place are then outlined. This includes the plans for charging infrastructure for Electric vehicles for 2025, the roll out of further shore side electricity supply in both core TEN-T ports, Valletta and Marsaxlokk, as well as the plans for the provision of airside electricity at Malta International Airport. The issues and challenges concerning the use of hydrogen and LNG are also outlined.
Respondents are advised to consult and take into consideration the text of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU, when formulating their submissions.
The consultation document and annex can be accessed via the following links:
Draft National Policy Framework for Malta 2025 (NPF)
Terms and Conditions
It is to be noted that submissions received will be published online following the conclusion of the consultation and review period. Should responses to this consultation incorporate any sensitive information, which the respondent would not agree to releasing in line with the FOI or otherwise published, respondents are to clearly indicate which part of the submission contains such information. This can include personal information, commercially sensitive or confidential information. Respondents are to indicate clearly the specific sections containing such information.
The Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works privacy statement can be accessed from here.
