In Belgium, a new report examines how advanced biofuels can contribute to reducing emissions in EU transport as part of the EU’s industrial competitiveness and decarbonization policy. Advanced biofuels can be sustainably produced domestically, the report concludes, without dependencies for technologies and feedstock. EU-coordinated financial support for capacity development of essential industrial value chains would […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €200 million German scheme to support the production in Canada of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, known as renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs). These RFNBOs will be imported to Germany and sold in the EU, contributing to the objectives of the […]
In Belgium,the EU-funded ShapingBio project has released a comprehensive policy brief outlining key recommendations to support the European Commission in creating an optimal framework for a sustainable and competitive European bioeconomy. The recommendations feed into the upcoming New EU Bioeconomy Strategy, expected to play a crucial role in advancing Europe’s transition towards a circular, climate-neutral […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed the announcement by President Trump that a trade agreement has been reached between the United States and the European Union. RFA says the EU trade deal is an important step toward opening the market for lower-cost, American-made renewable fuels in the 27 countries represented by the EU. “We […]
In Belgium, The Clean Hydrogen Partnership launched its €184.5 million call for proposals on January 15, 2025, targeting cutting-edge hydrogen technology projects across Europe. With funding priorities ranging from renewable hydrogen production to storage, transport, and large-scale Hydrogen Valleys, the call supports the EU’s REPowerEU Plan and broader decarbonization goals. “This call reflects our commitment […]
In Belgium, T&E reported that 24 non-profit organizations, including T&E, WWF, Oxfam, and Birdlife, are calling on the European Commission to respect the legal obligations to review the rules on deforestation-causing biofuels. The organizations said that the Commission has been postponing since June 2021 the publishing of the latest report on the expansion of unsustainable […]
In China, Palm Oil Magazine reports Quantum Commodity Intelligence data shows biodiesel exports to Europe fell 91% in July compared to June at just 9,835 metric tons following the imposition of anti-dumping duties by the European Commission. That was the lowest level seen since April 2021. There are concerns however about gaps in the rules […]
In South Africa, the European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, South Africa’s Minister for Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Minister of Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau have announced two European Union grants for a total of US$35.4 million in support of South Africa’s green hydrogen agenda. Commissioner Kadri Simson, said: “The […]
In China, Big Wind reports China’s biodiesel industry began refocusing on domestic markets after the European Union imposed anti-dumping duties of 12.8% to 36.4% on Chinese biodiesel exports in July. The duties, which affected nearly 90% of China’s biodiesel exports—1.8 million tonnes in 2023—have severely impacted trade with the EU, which had relied on China […]
In the Netherlands, Reuters reports the European Commission is tightening regulations to ensure EU hydrogen subsidies prioritize European companies, responding to concerns about competition from cheaper Chinese imports. This move coincides with the upcoming launch of the next round of funding for green hydrogen projects, aiming to bolster Europe’s domestic industry. EU climate policy chief […]
