Niels Van Velde
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A More Resilient Europe Needs an Enduring Transport Target under the Renewable Energy Directive
This joint letter was undersigned by 13 associations representing renewable fuel producers and distributers. Brussels, 8 October 2026 – As the European Commission prepares the post-2030 renewable energy framework, we, the undersigned organisations* would like to emphasise the importance of a clear, binding and economically efficient framework that continues to drive renewable energy deployment and…
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French President Emmanuel Macron wants EU to act on fuel availability and prices at the pump by easing biofuel blending limits
Brussels, 22 September 2026 – In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (seen by BMFTV and Les Echos) French President Macron has responded to the soaring fuel prices and growing tensions over oil supplies. Among the main proposals put forward is relaxing European standards on fuel quality, increasing the share of biofuels incorporated…
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EBB welcomes Protein Action Plan, highlighting synergy between biofuels and food security
The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, welcomes the European Commission’s publication of the “Action Plan for Resilience, Strategic Autonomy, and Sustainability of the EU Protein System” (the Protein Action Plan). The EBB recognises this initiative as an important step in bringing to life the ambition of…
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European Parliament rejects delegated act on soybean oil, protecting the EU soy value chain
The undersigned organisations welcome today’s vote by the European Parliament adopting the Motion for a Resolution objecting to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2680, which would have classified soybean oil as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) risk feedstock under the Renewable Energy Directive. This vote sends a strong signal in favour of evidence-based policymaking and…
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After yesterday’s welcome ITRE Committee vote, the European Parliament’s plenary needs to safeguard EU’s strategic soy supply chains
The European Biodiesel Board and FEDIOL welcome yesterday’s ITRE Committee adoption of the important EPP-ECR Motion for Objection to Delegated Act 2026/2680. This delegated act threatens the viability of EU soy cultivation and processing based on a flawed methodology within the framework of the Renewable Energy Directive. It is now the responsibility of the European…
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Biodiesel in inland navigation: New list of engine approvals for B100 and blends facilitates climate protection
This press release was distributed by Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM). The EBB is a signatory to the project. Biodiesel could become significantly more important in inland navigation in the future. According to a list compiled by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM), many marine engines are already approved for operation with pure biodiesel (B100)…
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EBB Statistical Report 2025-2026
The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published its 2025-2026 Statistical Report, providing a comprehensive overview of biodiesel production, consumption, feedstock use, and trade developments across the EU. As the leading industry association for European biodiesel (FAME & HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, EBB’s report offers insights into the role of biodiesel and bioSAF in meeting…
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EBB General Assembly 2026 elects new Board
The European Biodiesel Board concluded on the 4th of June its 2026 General Assembly in Brussels. On this occasion, it was time for the EBB membership to renew its Board of Directors and elect a new EBB President. The EBB General Assembly also approved the enlargement of the Board to 13 members, allowing EBB to…
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EBB calls on EU transport ministers to set ambitious goals for post-2030 transport decarbonisation
Brussels, 5 June 2026 – As EU transport ministers prepare to meet on the 8th of June in Luxembourg to debate the future of decarbonising the transport sector post-2030, the stakes couldn’t be higher. While the EU has set a clear path toward 2030 targets and an ambitious 90% net GHG reduction by 2040, a…
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EBB publishes position on how to strengthen EU industrial leadership in bioSAF
Brussels, 28 April 2026 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) today published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA). The association stresses that maintaining the overall ambition of EU…