Niels Van Velde
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EU Biofuels Chain and EBA joint position on ETD revision
Following the latest Council Presidency compromise text of 3 May 2023, the EU Biofuels Value Chain* and the European Biogas Association sent a letter to the Member States’ representatives addressing critical concerns on the ongoing revision of the EU Energy Taxation Directive (ETD). The letter reinforces that the proposal to set the same minimum tax rate…
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EBB, ABA, EWABA Joint Press Release – B+ Manifesto calls for policy actions to step-up decarbonisation of Heavy-Duty Vehicles
28 April 2023, Estoril, Portugal: on the occasion of the 1st B+ Summit, a diverse group of more than 50 organizations has decided to sign the B+ Manifesto on Decarbonising Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) with higher biodiesel blends. The B+ Manifesto emphasizes the need to decarbonise the existing HDV fleet in the most cost-effective way, and…
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Only by joining forces can we ensure the EU is on the right track to curb emissions from the HDV sector
The biodiesel industry is gearing up for an exciting event this year – the 1st European B+ Summit, which is taking place in Estoril, Portugal on 26-27-28 April 2023. The conference, promoted by three major European biodiesel industry associations – the EBB, ABA & EWABA, is set to bring together players in the industry to…
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RED III trilogue deal maintains role of sustainable biodiesel in EU climate objectives
Brussels, 3 April 2023: on 30 March, EU negotiators reached a deal on the revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). The deal includes a strong 42.5% renewables target for 2030 (+2.5% aspirational), coupled with a 14.5% GHG emission reduction target for transport, increasing EU’ decarbonization ambitions. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), gathering…
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EBB Statement on the proposal for a Regulation revising CO2 emissions performance standards for new cars and vans
Brussels, 29 March 2023: yesterday, EU Energy Ministers formally adopted an agreement on the revised EU CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles during the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council. The new rules aim to reduce emissions from road transport, one of the largest CO2…
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Joint statement of the EU industry: CO₂ Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles should recognise decarbonisation potential of sustainable and renewable fuels
The EBB, together with other members of the European industry, wrote an open letter calling for recognition of the decarbonisation potential of sustainable and renewable fuels in the context of the revision of the CO₂ Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs), announced for 14 February. The letter has been signed by almost 120 stakeholders, including…
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How hard is it to reduce emissions in the EU transport sector? 5 facts on heavy-duty transport
The European Green Deal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by more than half by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. These are ambitious targets that will require major changes in the transport sector – the only European economic sector where emissions continue to grow. Achieving climate neutrality will require a 90% reduction in…
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Countervailing duties on Biodiesel originating in Indonesia confirmed – A big win for the EBB
Brussels, 15 December: The EBB welcomes the European General Court decision to dismiss the actions for annulment initiated by three Indonesian biodiesel producers in March 2020, following the EU imposition of definitive countervailing duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia. After a 2-year litigation, earlier this week the EU General Court rejected all arguments brought forward…
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EBB-FEDIOL Recommendations for the trilogue negotiations on the Renewable Energy Directive III
The RED III final compromise should ensure that all sustainable renewable energy sources play a role in the decarbonisation of the EU transport sector. To allow the EU to meet its ambitious climate targets and provide stability and regulatory certainty to operators and the energy market, EBB and FEDIOL strongly urge the trilogue negotiating team…
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Joint letter of the EU industry: European Energy Taxation should reflect the climate impact of energy carriers
Together with 18 EU industry associations, EBB published a Joint letter on the Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive and how this should reflect the climate impact of energy carriers. The signatories of this letter welcome the initiative of the European Commission for the long overdue recast of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD). Such framework…