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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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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 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…
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EBB publishes position on post-2030 Energy and Climate framework and the Renewable Energy Directive
Brussels, 16 April 2026 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) today published its policy recommendations for the establishment of the post-2030 EU energy and climate framework. As the European Union looks toward its 2040 milestones, the EBB is calling for a robust Renewable Energy Directive (RED) that prioritises stability, simplifies market entry for renewable fuels,…
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Updated approval list shows many commercial vehicles are ready for high blends of biodiesel
This press release was distributed by Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM). The EBB is a signatory to the project. Berlin, 12 March 2026 – Many trucks, buses, tractors and construction vehicles are already approved for higher biodiesel blends, according to a list composed by the Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM). The list was published together…
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EBB publishes position on benefits of first-generation biodiesel
Brussels, 8 January 2026 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) representing EU producers of FAME, HVO and HEFA from all feedstocks, has published a position paper focussed on the benefits of first-generation biodiesel. The paper comes at a time where the European Commission’s proposed to exclude first-generation (1G) biofuels in the EU emission standards for…
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European Biodiesel Board achieves major success in fight against unfair Indonesian biodiesel imports after years of litigation before the European Courts
Brussels, 17 October 2024 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), which represents the interests of European biodiesel producers, obtained today a favourable judgement from the Court of Justice (case C-112/23 P), which rejected the appeal formed by Indonesian exporters PT Pelita Agung Agrindustri and PT Permata Hijau Palm Oleo against the judgment of the General…