Displacing fossil fuels in Europe’s transport sector

European transport is in a period of transition, as policymakers look for means to rapidly decarbonise the notoriously carbon-intensive sector. Second-generation biofuels have emerged as a popular and cost-effective option to displace fossil fuels in the road transport and maritime…

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European transport is in a period of transition, as policymakers look for means to rapidly decarbonise the notoriously carbon-intensive sector.

Second-generation biofuels have emerged as a popular and cost-effective option to displace fossil fuels in the road transport and maritime sectors, though questions have been raised regarding the scaleability of the fuel.

In this special report, EURACTIV explores the role of waste biofuels in contributing to the EU's green transport objectives.

Harnessing waste & advanced biodiesel: a sustainable voyage for the maritime sector

Opinion | Promoted content | Transport 27-09-2023

Est. 5min
In the quest for a greener and more sustainable future, the maritime industry has found itself at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonisation …
Industry suspects fraud as flood of Chinese biodiesel destabilises market

News | Fuels 08-06-2023

Est. 5min
A drastic increase in biodiesel imports from China has caused a stir in European markets, with industry representatives warning that the EU waste biodiesel industry could ‘collapse’ unless urgent regulatory measures are taken.
Support grows among member states for waste biofuels aviation cap

News | Aviation 24-04-2023

Est. 5min
At least five EU countries want to see the amount of green jet fuel from used cooking oil (UCO) legally capped, EURACTIV has learned, a requirement that would have significant ramifications for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Europe.
UK suggests restricting green jet fuel from waste cooking oil

News | Aviation 18-04-2023

Est. 5min
Green jet fuel made from used cooking oil and animal fats should be restricted on environmental grounds, a recent British government consultation document has suggested, raising questions over whether the EU will follow suit.
EU renewable energy deal backs biofuels to cut transport emissions

News | Transport 30-03-2023

Est. 5min
The amount of biofuels in Europe’s transport sector is expected to increase after the European Parliament and EU countries agreed in the early hours of Thursday (30 March) on new rules to spur the use of renewable energy across the bloc.
Transport biofuels cap under scrutiny after renewable energy drop

News | Transport 28-03-2023

Est. 5min
The fall in the quantity of renewable energy used in the transport sector, which dipped under 10% thanks largely to a change in how statistics are calculated, shows that the cap placed on waste biofuels is "nonsensical", industry has said.
Traceability and transparency of biofuels markets to reach new heights in 2023

Opinion | Promoted content | Transport 08-02-2023

Est. 7min
EWABA is very excited to welcome the newly established Union Database for Biofuels (“UDB”) open for economic operators’ registration since mid-January.
Airlines and NGOs join forces ahead of EU vote on green jet fuels

News | Biofuels 07-07-2022

Est. 5min
Climate NGOs and airlines have called on lawmakers to narrow the definition of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) ahead of a European Parliament vote on Thursday (7 July).
EU Commission fails to assuage MEPs’ concerns over alleged biofuels fraud

News | Biofuels 04-07-2022

Est. 6min
The European Commission has rebuffed a request by Parliament lawmakers to turn over information related to used cooking oil (UCO) imports, maintaining that it is not in possession of the documents requested. However, it did admit that the risk of "false claims" surrounding UCO imports represents "a particular concern".
MEPs push European Commission to reveal used cooking oil origins

News | Biofuels 14-04-2022

Est. 6min
Greens EU lawmakers have sent a formal letter requesting that the European Commission provide data on the origins and quantities of used cooking oil (UCO) imported into the bloc, putting further pressure on the EU executive to allay fraud concerns surrounding UCO imports.
EU biofuel plan increases risk of fraudulent imports from Asia: study

News | Biofuels 22-02-2022

Est. 6min
EU proposals aimed at cutting transport emissions risk boosting the amount of fraudulent used cooking oil (UCO) imported into the EU, according to a new study by the International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT), a US-based non-profit organisation.
Lawmaker proposes raising EU green jet fuel target to 100% by 2050

News | Biofuels 21-01-2022

Est. 6min
A draft European Parliament report calls for greater ambition in the EU’s proposed green jet fuel law, including a higher percentage of mandatory sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for planes refuelling in the bloc.
Ringfencing waste oils for jet fuel won’t benefit the climate, researcher says

News | Biofuels 17-12-2021

Est. 5min
Using biofuels from waste lipids to meet the EU's proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate will leave a shortfall in other transport sectors, erasing any net climate benefit, Chelsea Baldino of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has said.
Greening measures will add around 8% to airline costs, EU estimates

News | Biofuels 01-10-2021

Est. 5min
Environmental regulations aimed at cutting the carbon footprint of aviation will increase the cost of flying by around 8% by 2050, according to the European Commission.
EU Commission, industry clash over green jet fuel mandate

News | Biofuels 30-09-2021

Est. 7min
The European Commission has strongly denied accusations that its proposed mandate to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions by diverting waste-based biofuels from the road sector.
Sustainable aviation fuels

Policy Brief | Biofuels 24-09-2021

Est. 1min
To achieve the EU’s aim of a 90% drop in transport emissions by 2050, the European Commission has proposed a range of measures, including scrapping the tax-free status of kerosene, and phasing out free CO2 permits handed out to …
EU biofuel reform plan risks undermining waste-based fuels: industry

News | Biofuels 01-09-2021

Est. 5min
The European Commission's proposal to halt advanced biofuels from being double-counted towards road transport energy targets would diminish the use of waste-based fuels in favour of cheaper crop-based biofuels, a leading industry organisation has told EURACTIV.
EU energy tax plan seeks to end ‘hidden advantage’ for fossil fuels

News | Biofuels 16-07-2021

Est. 5min
A proposed new EU-wide fuel taxation system based on energy content rather than volume seeks to end incentives for petrol and diesel, aiming instead to support the uptake of green biofuels, renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
EU green jet fuel proposal shuns crop-based biofuels, focuses on next generation

News | Biofuels 16-07-2021

Est. 4min
Proposed EU legislation aimed at cutting flight emissions by ramping up the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) has excluded the use of first-generation biofuels, arguing they bring "limited environmental benefits".