Niels Van Velde
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European Commission launches investigation to extend “B99” measures against US biodiesel imports
On September 14th 2020, the European Commission formally launched an investigation review aiming at extending anti-dumping and countervailing measures applicable to imports of biodiesel originating in the United States of America (USA), the so called “B99” measures. The EBB welcomes this review, which was triggered by an EBB request from June 11th 2020 on behalf…
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Potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the European Biofuels Value Chain
TO: Frans TimmermansExecutive Vice-President for the European Green Deal European CommissionCC: Diederik Samsom, Head of CabinetRiccardo Maggi, Member of Cabinet RE: Potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the European Biofuels Value Chain Dear Executive Vice-President Timmermans, The European Associations representing the European Biofuels Value Chain would like to bring to your attention the potential…
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Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels with a track record of success
Vehicle manufacturers and fuel coalition call for consistency in defining alternative fuels that will drive the energy transition. BRUSSELS, 14 January 2020 – The EU’s long-term energy transition goals depend not just on developing new technologies but also on alternative-fuel solutions that already reduce harmful emissions. As the EU reframes important environment and energy legislation…
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A Taxonomy Delivering Sustainable Growth in Europe
We, the signatories, represent sectors of major importance for European economic development and wealth. We provide highly skilled jobs to Europeans and invest in innovative solutions, renewable and efficient technologies that make the transition to a competitive, low carbon and circular economy in Europe possible. Doing so, we help fight climate change and lead the…
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EBB welcomes the imposition of definitive anti-subsidy duties on Indonesian biodiesel imports
On November 13th 2019, Member States’ Representatives in the EU Trade Defence Instruments (TDI) Committee discussed and approved with a large majority the imposition of anti-subsidy (AS) duties on Indonesian unfair imports of biodiesel. The EBB welcomes this decision in the interests of fair-trade practices and is pleased to see the European Institutions working hard…
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EBB Position on the EU Long-Term Strategy “Clean Planet for All”
Background In the end of 2018, the European Commission (EC) issued “A Clean Planet for all – A European Strategic Long-Term Vision for a Prosperous, Modern, Competitive and Climate Neutral Economy.” This long-term strategy looks at how the European Union (EU) can continue its leadership towards climate neutrality by investing into realistic technological solutions, empowering…
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EBB welcomes the adoption of definitive anti-subsidy duties vs. Argentinean unfair imports.
The EU biodiesel industry will monitor the correct execution of the related Price Undertaking agreement. During today’s EU Trade Defence Committee (TDC) meeting Member States’ representatives discussed and approved with a large majority anti-subsidy (AS) duties against Argentinean unfair imports of biodiesel. A Price Undertaking agreement between the European Commission and Argentinian producers was also approved. EBB welcomes…
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EBB Position: RED II delegated act on low & high ILUC-risk biofuels
On February 8th 2019, the European Commission published a draft delegated act to define feedstocks with high risk of Indirect Land-Use Change (ILUC) and to set criteria to certify low ILUC-risk biofuels. The draft delegated act is open for stakeholders’ feedback for a period of 4 weeks (i.e. until March 8th). Feedback will be considered…