Press release
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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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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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Parliament vote confirms critical role of sustainable biodiesel for the EU Climate Objectives
Legislative process should now continue and deliver ambitious RED III framework STRASBOURG, 15 September: yesterday, the European Parliament (EP) plenary voted on its report on the revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), by MEP Marcus Pieper. MEPs confirmed the role of sustainable biodiesel to reach the EU climate objectives, and also increased…
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Parliament Committee vote confirms critical role of sustainable biodiesel to decarbonize transport
Legislative process should now continue and deliver ambitious RED III framework Yesterday, the European Parliament (EP) Industry (ITRE) Committee voted on its report on the revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), authored by MEP Marcus Pieper. ITRE MEPs confirmed the role of biodiesel from all sustainable feedstocks to reach the EU climate…
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European sustainable biodiesel is key to reducing fossil fuel imports and securing our food and feed supply
BRUSSELS: On 9 March, in response to the crisis in Ukraine, the European Commission published the RePowerEU Communication (1), which aims to accelerate the EU’s energy transition and reduce its massive dependence on imported fossil fuels. Gas and electricity production are at the heart of the Communication, but liquid fossil fuels must not be overlooked.…
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The EU transport climate objectives can only be met with more sustainable biodiesel
European biodiesel producers publish their contribution to FF55 debate BRUSSELS, 2 February 2022: the European Biodiesel Board (EBB), gathering European producers of biodiesel (FAME & HVO) from all types of sustainable feedstocks, is publishing its High-Level Position Paper on the Fit for 55 legislative package.[1] As discussions on the proposed Fit for 55 (FF55) package…
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Being “Fit-for-55″ is a huge challenge, the European biodiesel industry can make a difference, just let us!
14 July 2021: today the European Commission published the Fit-For-55 Package. The EBB welcomes the release of a comprehensive package that provides clear and binding targets towards emissions reductions of 55% by 2030. However, the transport sector needs more sustainable, affordable, and available solutions like biodiesel. The EBB looks forward to working with co-legislators to…
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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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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…