Euractiv.com Est. 1min 28-03-2023 (updated: 03-10-2023 ) Content-Type: Sponsored By Sponsored By An organization or individual has paid to be connected to this work but did not approve or review it. Second-generation biofuels have emerged as a popular and cost-effective option to displace fossil fuels. [Scharfsinn / Shutterstock.com] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram 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. 5minIn 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. 5minA 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. 5minAt 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. 5minGreen 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. 5minThe 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. 5minThe 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. 7minEWABA 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. 5minClimate 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. 6minThe 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. 6minGreens 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. 6minEU 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. 6minA 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. 5minUsing 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. 5minEnvironmental 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. 7minThe 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. 1minTo 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. 5minThe 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. 5minA 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. 4minProposed 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".