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October 2025

- Publications

Overview of Member States’ transposition of RED III

The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has put in place a monitoring tool for transposition of RED III in the 27 […]

October 2025

- Position Papers

EBB position on the review of CO₂ standards for light-duty vehicles (LDVs) Regulation

Brussels, 7 October 2025 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (HVO & FAME) producers in the EU has […]

October 2025

- Position Papers

Call for Evidence for an impact assessment for the Revision of the Regulation setting CO₂ emission standards for new cars and vans

This position was distributed by the Network for Sustainable Mobility (NSM) of which the EBB is a member, on 2 […]

July 2025

- Press Releases

Commission Yet to Deliver on CO₂-Neutral Truck Commitments – Industry Stands Ready

This press release was distributed by the Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies (WGMM), of which the EBB is a founding […]

July 2025

- Press Releases - Publications

EBB Statistical Report 2024

The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published its 2024 Statistical Report, providing a comprehensive overview of biodiesel production, consumption, feedstock […]

June 2025

- Position Papers

EBB position on the revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy

Since the beginning of the current EU political mandate, the European Commission has identified[1] bioeconomy as one of the pillars […]

June 2025

- Press Releases

‘Tour d’Europe’ road trip proves significant GHG reductions from use of renewable fuels

This press release was distributed by Tour d’Europe, a project EBB is signatory to. For more information about Tour d’Europe […]

May 2025

- Press Releases

Network For Sustainable Mobility calls for technology – neutral CO2 Standards Regulations

This press release was distributed by Network For Sustainable Mobility, an initiative EBB is signatory to. BRUSSELS, 27 May 2025: […]

April 2025

- Events

B+ Summit 2025: Vienna, 1–2 October 2025

The B+ Summit is back on 1–2 October 2025 – and this year, we’re heading to Vienna, Austria! Save the […]

April 2025

- Press Releases

European Biodiesel Board welcomes EU discussions on concrete actions to address biofuels fraud

Brussels, 14 April 2025 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (HVO & FAME) producers in the EU, welcomes […]

April 2025

- Events

Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference: Antwerp, 12-14 May 2025

The Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference is coming to Antwerp, Belgium on 12-14 May 2025. With legislation driving decarbonisation […]

March 2025

- Press Releases

“Tour d’Europe” puts renewable fuels back on the EU transport roadmap

This press release was distributed by Tour d’Europe, a project EBB is signatory to. For more information about Tour d’Europe […]

March 2025

- Press Releases

European Commission President favours technology neutral CO₂ emissions standards

Brussels, 3 March 2025 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (HVO & FAME) producers in the EU, welcomes […]

February 2025

- Press Releases

Joint statement: Call for early technology-neutral review of the CO2 emission standards regulations and incentives to stimulate uptake of clean vehicles by fleet owners

This joint statement was distributed by 21 undersigned associations, including EBB, representing the road transport value chain. Brussels, 27 February […]

February 2025

- Position Papers - Press Releases

Time to act on biofuels fraud: EBB proposes ambitious reform of RED verification

Brussels, 20 February 2025 – In its continued effort to tackle biofuels fraud, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published […]

February 2025

- Press Releases

Commission publishes Regulation to protect EU biodiesel industry from dumped Chinese imports

Brussels, 11 February 2025 – The final Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on HVO and FAME from China has been […]

February 2025

- Events

Biofuels International Conference & Expo: Brussels, 24-25 June 2025

The Biofuels International Conference & Expo will take place on 24-25 June in Brussels. Following on from the most successful […]

February 2025

- Events

Oleofuels 2025: Barcelona, 11-12 June 2025

Oleofuels 2025 will be taking place on the 11-12 June in Barcelona, Spain. Now on its 16th edition, ACI’s Oleofuels […]

February 2025

- Events

Fortesmedia Green Marine Transport: Hamburg, 2-3 April 2025

EBB is a media partner of the Fortesmedia Green Marine Transport conference, taking place in Hamburg, Germany on 2-3 April […]

February 2025

- Events

Fastmarkets Feedstocks and Biofuels Europe: Rotterdam, 8-9 April 2025

Join us in Rotterdam for an insightful gathering for professionals in the biofuels, SAF, feedstocks and logistics sectors. This event […]

February 2025

- Events

Go Net Zero Energy Summit: Budapest, 1-2 April 2025

The Go Net Zero Energy Summit is an annual B2B event that unites key stakeholders across the energy industry in […]

January 2025

- Events

Lignofuels: Helsinki, Finland 12-13 February 2025

We are happy to announce we will to be returning as a speaker at Lignofuels this year. The conference will […]

January 2025

- Press Releases

National governments approve definitive duties on biodiesel from China

Brussels, 9 January 2025 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) welcomes the approval of the definitive duties on biodiesel (HVO […]

December 2024

- Press Releases

Exclusive use of CO₂ neutral fuels in new cars, vans, trucks and buses: Industry is submitting its technical report to the European Commission

This press release was distributed by the Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies (WGMM), of which the EBB is a founding […]

November 2024

- Blog - Climate and Energy

Industry calls for technology-open approach for CO2 standards revision

This article first appeared on 28 October 2024 in the opinion section of Euractiv. As more organisations, companies and even […]

October 2024

Joint statement: An early revision of CO2 emission standards regulations should be driven by technology openness

This joint statement was distributed by the Network for Sustainable Mobility, of which the EBB is a member. Brussels, 21 […]

October 2024

- Press Releases

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 […]

July 2024

- Press Releases

European Biodiesel Board obtains provisional remedies in fight against Chinese unfair biodiesel imports

Brussels, 19 July 2024 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing the European producers of biodiesel (HVO & FAME), has […]

July 2024

- Press Releases

EU action proves urgent as biofuel producers furlough workers

Brussels, 9 July 2024 – While biodiesel from China continues to flood into the European markets, policy makers in the […]

June 2024

- Blog - Trade

EU biodiesel industry may not survive 2024 if left unprotected from Chinese unfair imports

This article first appeared on 7 June 2024 in the opinion section of Euractiv. As a frontrunner in climate ambitions, […]

June 2024

EBB sends Trade Letter insisting urgent action against Chinese dumping is needed

The European Biodiesel Board sent a letter to representatives of the European Commission regarding the dumping of Chinese biodiesel on […]

June 2024

- Blog

EBB 2024 General Assembly elects new Executive Board

The European Biodiesel Board concluded on the 6th of June its 2024 General Assembly in Brussels. The event saw participation […]

May 2024

- General

We are hiring a Technical and Regulatory Affairs Manager to join the EBB Team

The organisation: The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) is a Brussels-based non-profit organization established in 1997, grouping the major European Union […]

April 2024

- Events

B+ Netherlands: 13 June 2024

Higher Blends in The Netherlands – Cost Effective Decarbonisation for Heavy Duty Vehicles The Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA) will […]

March 2024

- Press Releases

EBB publishes 2024 Manifesto for a “Made in Europe” transition towards carbon-neutral transport

Brussels, 26 March 2024 – The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published their manifesto, setting out the legislative priorities for […]

March 2024

- Press Releases

Statement on the Commission adoption of the revised RED Annex IX

Brussels, 22 March 2024. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) welcomes the addition of several new feedstocks in the revised Annex […]

February 2024

- Climate and Energy - Position Papers

EU Biofuels Chain and EBA updated joint position on ETD revision

Following the latest Council Presidency compromise text on the Energy Taxation Directive of 6 February 2024, the EU Biofuels Value […]

January 2024

- Press Releases - Trade

The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) Moves Focus to Anti-dumping Case

Brussels, 24 January 2024: After its success in identifying evidence of fraudulent practices and stopping the suspected re-exporting of Indonesian […]

December 2023

- Press Releases - Trade

EBB Initiates Anti-Dumping Proceedings Against Chinese Biodiesel Imports

Brussels, 20 December 2023: Following an official complaint by the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) in November, the Office of complaint […]

September 2023

- Events

Argus German Transportation Fuels Conference

Argus German Transportation Fuels Conference 13 – 15 November 2023 | Hamburg, Germany The only place for you to truly […]

September 2023

- Events

The 9th edition of Advanced Biofuels Conference, 20-21 September

The 9th edition of Advanced Biofuels Conference is taking place on 20-21 September in Gothenburg, Sweden. As global economies began […]

September 2023

- General

We are hiring an EU Policy Manager to join the EBB Team

We are recruiting an EU Policy Manager to join our small and dynamic team. Starting date: Flexible, but ideally as […]

August 2023

- Events

Argus Biofuels Europe Conference

Argus Biofuels Europe Conference 11 October 2023 – SAF Focus Day add-on | 12-13 October 2023 – Main Conference QEII […]

August 2023

- Press Releases - Trade

EBB Welcomes Anti-circumvention Investigation on Biodiesel Imports from Indonesia and Transshipped via China and the UK

Brussels, 17 August 2023: earlier today, the European Commission officially opened an anti-circumvention investigation to address suspected evasion of EU […]

August 2023

- Events

World Ethanol & Biofuels (Brussels, 7-9 November)

Running for 26 years the World Ethanol & Biofuels event is the global industry event for policy driven market insights, […]

July 2023

- Blog - Climate and Energy

Biodiesel: driving Greenhouse Gas (GHG) savings and a sustainable future

Understanding GHG savings and their environmental impact Greenhouse gas (GHG) savings refer to the reduction in emissions of GHGs, such […]

June 2023

- Publications

EBB Statistical Report 2023

We are delighted to present the first EBB statistical report, which provides a comprehensive overviewof the biodiesel industry in Europe […]

June 2023

- Climate and Energy - Position Papers

High-level EBB position on 2040 EU Climate Target

The European biodiesel Industry was born from a political ambition that remains ready to serve: to develop an EU-made green […]

May 2023

- Events

Oleofuels 2023 – Seville

Oleofuels 2023 will take place on 14th & 15th June in Seville, Spain. Already on its 14th annual edition, Oleofuels […]

May 2023

- Climate and Energy - General

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 […]

April 2023

- Climate and Energy - Press Releases

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 […]

April 2023

- Blog

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 […]

April 2023

- Climate and Energy - Press Releases

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 […]

March 2023

- Events

Biofuels International Conference & Expo — Brussels, 16-17 May 2023

Following on from the most successful event to date in 2022, which attracted over 350 attendees from across the bio […]

March 2023

- Press Releases

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 […]

March 2023

- Events

1st European B+ Summit: Large-scale decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Vehicles through higher biodiesel blends

The EBB Secretariat is thrilled to officially invite you to the 1st European B+ Summit taking place in Estoril (Portugal) […]

February 2023

- Climate and Energy - General

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 […]

February 2023

- Blog

How hard is it to reduce emissions in the EU transport sector? 5 facts on heavy-duty transport

Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) are responsible for about a quarter of emissions from the EU road transport sector – the only […]

February 2023

- Events

Lignofuels 2023, Helsinki

Lignofuels 2023 live conference will be hosted on 8 & 9 February 2023 in Helsinki, Finland. This 12th annual senior-level […]

January 2023

- Events

Paris Grain Conference – Bringing the grain expertise to Paris

Paris Grain Conference – Bringing the grain expertise to Paris Event Date: 26-27 January 2023 Venue: In-person: Le Méridien Etoile, […]

December 2022

- Press Releases

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 […]

November 2022

- Climate and Energy

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 […]

November 2022

- Climate and Energy

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 […]

October 2022

- Press Releases

EBB new leadership

EBB Annual General Assembly elects leadership for the next two years On 13 October 2022, during the 2022 EBB General […]

September 2022

- Events

EBB POLICY EVENT – Towards climate neutral heavy-duty transport – 12 October

The European Biodiesel Board is pleased to announce that its annual policy event will take place on Wednesday 12 October: […]

September 2022

- Climate and Energy

CO2 standards for cars and vans: Automakers, Auto Parts Industry and Fuel Manufacturers call for Trilogue negotiations to fully implement the outcome of Council General Approach to enable, after 2035, ICE vehicles registered to run exclusively on CO2 neutral fuels.

We, automotive companies, fuels manufacturing companies and industry associations are planning our industrial future to be fully consistent with the […]

September 2022

- Press Releases

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 […]

July 2022

- Climate and Energy

Parliament committee keeps role for biofuels in fighting climate change, boosting food security and ensuring European energy independence

Joint statement from EU biofuels, food and feed chain partners – from harvesting to transformation for food, feed and energy […]

July 2022

- Press Releases

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 […]

July 2022

- Climate and Energy

EBB & FEDIOL: Joint statement on the risk of reducing the share of crop-based biodiesel

Reducing the share of crop-based biodiesel would hamper food security, protein production, farmer income, and climate action in the long […]

May 2022

Open letter to MEPs and Member States’ representatives on the need for technology openness to achieve CO2 emissions reduction from vehicles

The EBB joins with 102 associations from the mobility, engineering and energy sectors to call for technology openness to achieve vehicle […]

May 2022

- General

‘Biodiesel plays a key role in the decarbonization of transport’

Q&A: Kristell Guizouarn, president of the European Biodiesel Board and Group Regulatory Affairs Director at Groupe Avril, on Fit for […]

May 2022

- Climate and Energy

Open Letter – Ensuring the positive contribution of sustainable biofuels to RePowerEU´s ambitions for Europe´s energy independence

A coalition of 20 associations representing Europe’s farmers and agri-cooperatives, vegetable oil production, renewable ethanol and biodiesel sectors has sent […]

May 2022

- Climate and Energy - General - Trade

From seed to skin: how biodiesel makes the EU go round – and go green

May 2022

- Events

Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference

Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference 23 – 25 May 2022 | Rotterdam, Netherlands & Online Access URL: https://bit.ly/3vAcvZL The Argus […]

April 2022

- Events

Oleofuels Online Series Roundtable

On the 20 April, 3 pm – 4 pm CET ACI will run its first Oleofuels Online Series Roundtable. There […]

March 2022

- Climate and Energy

EU Biofuels Chain: Joint statement on the European Commission Communication on food security

The European Commission has sent a welcome signal about the urgent need to strengthen EU food security – one that […]

March 2022

- Climate and Energy - General

Open Letter to French President Emmanuel Macron

A coalition of 14 organisations has written an open letter to French President Emmanuel Macron to call for an open […]

March 2022

RePowerEU: Biofuels play a strategic role in boosting Europe’s energy independence

Russia’s war on Ukraine has dramatically highlighted the urgency of reducing the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels and supporting its […]

March 2022

- Climate and Energy

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 […]

February 2022

- Climate and Energy

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 […]

November 2021

The role of biodiesel in EU climate action

Input for EBB roadmap to 2030 and 2050 By Carlo Hamelinck, November 2021 For: EBB – European Biodiesel Board Download […]

October 2021

- Publications

The Role of Biodiesel in EU Climate Action

The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) sponsored Studio Gear Up to provide good data about the biodiesel industry and its performance. […]

October 2021

In a consistent and technology neutral Fit-for-55 Package Biodiesel has a key role to play towards climate neutral mobility

28 October 2021: Sustainable biodiesel is an essential solution to help the EU achieve its Green Deal objectives and the […]

October 2021

EBB Policy Roundtable – 27 October 2021 – Registration now open

On 27 October, EBB will present its new roadmap to 2030 and 2050 at the occasion of its annual policy […]

September 2021

- Events

Argus Biofuels Europe and Asia Markets – Virtual Conference 9 – 11 November 2021 | Online event

The Argus Biofuels Europe and Asia Markets – Virtual Conference will be bringing you the most up-to-date insight and coverage […]

July 2021

- Climate and Energy

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 […]

July 2021

- Climate and Energy

The Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform calls for action on the upcoming Fit For 55 package

The EBB and twelve other associations jointly signed a call for action on the Fit for 55 package. The European […]

July 2021

- Events

6th Edition of Oleofuels Online Series

The 6th Edition of Oleofuels Online Series is taking place at 3 pm-5 pm CET on Thursday 22nd July 2021. […]

July 2021

- Climate and Energy

Achieving Climate-Neutrality in Road Transport through the Contribution of Renewable Sustainable Fuels – An urgent comment on the revision of the vehicle CO2 standards

A coalition of 12 organisations urgently asks the European Commission to recognise the contribution of renewable sustainable fuels in vehicle […]

July 2021

- Events

19th International Conference on Renewable Mobility “Fuels of the Future”

Fuels of the future 2022 welcomes national and international participants including representatives from the raw material collecting and processing industry, the […]

June 2021

- Climate and Energy

Emissions reduction: the fuel is more important than the engine

The EU Biofuels Chain released a joint statement on the upcoming revision of the EU CO2 Standards Regulation for Cars […]

June 2021

- Climate and Energy

Biodiesel: the green fuel bridging the EU’s climate ambitions

Decarbonizing the EU transport sector comes with huge challenges — European biodiesel producers have a key role to play With […]

May 2021

- Climate and Energy

The Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform, towards Transport Fuels’ Transformation

Major organisations1 operating in the liquid fuels value chain have joined forces to form the Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels […]

February 2021

- Climate and Energy

A push for higher EU climate ambitions can be an opportunity for the European biodiesel industry, if done right in 2021

Zero-sum game The launching of the European Green Deal (EGD) in December 2019, led by Frans Timmermans, the first vice- […]

January 2021

- Events

The 13th Biofuels International Conference & Expo

The 13th Biofuels International Conference & Expo will bring together leading producers, suppliers, regulators and other engaged organisations over a […]

December 2020

- Climate and Energy

EU Biofuels Chain: Joint position paper on the Sustainable finance draft Delegated Regulation

The EU Biofuels Chain supports the final objective of the sustainable finance Regulation: to enable financial flows to support sustainable […]

November 2020

- Climate and Energy

EBB response to the European Commission consultation onthe Amendment of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)

The European Commission (EC) recently opened an initial feedback period for stakeholders on its Inception Impact Assessment of the Amendment […]

November 2020

- Climate and Energy

EBB response to the European Commission consultation on the Amendment of the Regulation setting CO2 emission standards for cars and vans

The European Commission (EC) recently opened an initial feedback period for stakeholders on its Inception Impact Assessment of the Amendment […]

October 2020

- Climate and Energy

Joint position on existing alternative fuels within the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy

Transport represents almost a quarter of Europe’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions with road transport accounting for more than 70% of […]