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Q&A with the Associação de Bioenergia Avançada (ABA)

EWABA speaks with ABA Secretary General

EWABA spoke to Associação de Bioenergia Avançada (ABA) Secretary General, Ana Marisa Calhoa, about the Portuguese biodiesel sector, existing policies promoting waste-based biofuels to decarbonise the national transport sector and the tax break for the production of waste-based and advanced biofuels.

Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference

12-14 May 2025

The Argus Green Marine Fuels Europe Conference is coming to Antwerp, Belgium on May 12-14, 2025.

With legislation driving decarbonisation targets for the European maritime sector, understand more about the EU ETS and Fuel EU Maritime to ensure your business maintains profitability and regulatory compliance in the coming years. Hear from regulatory experts and policymakers about the real-term implications of policy across Europe and its affects across the rest of the globe to streamline your global business strategy and maximise your ROI on sustainable maritime practices.

World Biofuels, Ethanol & Feedstock Conference

3-5 November 2025

Join this S&P Global conference in Barcelona to gain invaluable insights into the evolving biofuels industry landscape.  The conference, backed by the expertise of Platts and F.O. Licht –  part of S&P Global – and organized by a team with nearly 30 years of experience in the sector, will bring together key stakeholders from across the global industry, providing a unique platform for networking and discussions on critical topics such as policy developments, feedstock supply, trade dynamics and the pivotal role of biofuels in advancing transport decarbonization.

InventU Fuel Evolution Congress 2025

16-17 September 2025

The InventU Fuel Evolution Congress is set to take place on September 16-17, 2025, in the vibrant city of Berlin, bringing together global leaders and professionals from the sustainable fuels sector. Join us for two days of insightful discussions, strategic networking, and deep dives into the latest advancements in fuel technology. 

The congress will host four specialized forums: i) 5th Biogas Forum, ii) 4th Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Forum, iii) 4th Biofuels Forum, iv) 4th Sustainable Maritime Fuels Forum.

Argus Agriculture & Feedstocks Conference

20-21 March 2025

Join industry leaders at the 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Brussels, Belgium on 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, to explore new opportunities in both global and regional markets. Formerly Paris Grain Conference, this year's event brings together senior leaders to address the agriculture market's role in providing solutions to the energy sector for decarbonisation.

Fastmarkets Biofuels and Feedstocks Europe 2025

8-9 April 2025

The Biofuels and Feedstocks Europe 2025 conference will address the most pressing market issues affecting the feedstocks markets, SAF and biofuels market. The focus of the event, which will gather stakeholders across the wider biofuels and feedstocks supply chain, will be on sustainable aviation fuel mandates, REDIII compliance, feedstock sustainability and certification and supply chain challenges.

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Biofuels International Conference & Expo

24-25 June 2025

Following a successful 2024 event with 350+ attendees, the 16th Biofuels International Conference & Expo is a reality! 

The event will bring together leading producers, suppliers, regulators and other engaged organisations over a two-day period. High-level speakers, experts in their field, will address a range of topical issues relating to the biofuels sector.

EWABA Government Affairs Blogpost

February 2025

EWABA Government Affairs Director discusses major legislative developments for 2024 and upcoming revisions and policy-related topics for the year ahead.

EWABA President Blogpost

February 2025

Ewald-Marco Muenzer, President of EWABA and CEO of Muenzer Bioindustrie summarises 2024, highlighting the achievements and challenges the industry faced. Looking ahead, Ewald provides his thought on the association's strategy and objectives for 2025.

Green Marine Transport 2025

2-3 April 2025

The European Conference Green Marine Transport is a two-day event dedicated to maritime sector. The event will bring together key stakeholders from the maritime industry, including shipping companies, ports, policy regulators, major industry suppliers and technology providers, to address critical issues in green shipping such as ways to reduce GHG emissions and the deployment of low-carbon and renewable maritime fuels.

Future of Biofuels 2025

29-30 October 2025

After the 2024 successful edition, Fortes Media is organising the 7^th European Conference Future of Biofuels taking place on 29-30 November 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The evolving landscape of EU regulations, market dynamics, and technological advancements presents both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the biofuel industry. The conference will delve deep into European transport regulations to reach EU Net Zero targets and the effects these regulatory changes will have on the domestic biodiesel market.

Argus Biomass Conference 2025

1-3 April 2025

The 2025 Argus Biomass Conference returns to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in the heart of Central London on 1-3 April 2025 for the largest global gathering of biomass leaders. Join 450+ international peers and do not miss your opportunity to meet with global pellet producers, traders, utilities, heavy industries, and more to explore supply chain and pricing trends alongside new industrial applications for biomass.

Oleofuels 2025

11-12 June 2025

Oleofuels 2025 will bring 300+ senior level industry professionals on 11-12 June in Barcelona, Spain. It is the 16^th edition for professionals and experts in the field of oleofuels, providing a unique platform for networking and knowledge exchange

3rd Sutainable Maritime Fuels Inventu Forum

4-5 December 2024

Join the 3rd Sustainable Maritime Fuels Summit to gains insights at the latest updates from most important maritime regulatory frameworks such as FuelEU, EU ETS and IMO developments.

Lean more from 50+ expert speakers about the role of alternative and clean fuels in maritime that contribute to low carbon emission targets by 2030 and 2050.

Argus Road Transportation Fuels Europe Conference

23 - 25 September 2024 | Berlin, Germany

EWABA is a supporting partner at this conference dedicated on diverse pathways to decarbonisation at our industry gathering, where participants can delve into solutions for reducing vehicle emissions and achieving carbon targets across Europe's roads. Learn more about refined fuels ranging from traditional diesel/gasoline to innovative biofuels like HVO, biodiesel, ethanol and methanol, as well as bio-gas options such as bio LNG and biomethane, and future contenders including hydrogen and e-fuels.

Venice Symposium 2024 on Energy from Biomass and Waste

25 - 27 November 2024 | Venice, Italy

VENICE 2024 – 10^th International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste – will be held from 25^th to 27^th November 2024 at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

The Symposium is organised by IWWG–International Waste Working Group with the scientific involvement of the Universities of Hamburg (DE), Kyoto (JP), Padova (IT), Queensland (AU), Rostock (DE), Tongji (CN), Zhejiang (CN) and Sultan Qaboos University (OM).

The conference topics broadly cover all aspects of energy recovery from biomass and waste, including: feedstocks, conversion processes, energy outputs, policies, strategies & regulations, global climate change, economic aspects, decision tools, communication.

Marine Energy Transition Forum

22-23 October 2024 | Antwerp, Belgium

With shipping’s energy transition now launched and well underway, more clarity is emerging over fuel and technology choices and, particularly in the case of energy sources, timelines for availability. What is increasingly clear, however, is that for shipping a ‘one size fits all’ approach to its decarbonisation will not work.

This year’s Marine Energy Transition Forum will take a more granular look at what the energy transition means to the maritime sector, by exploring how fuel and technology choices will be influenced by vessel trades and routes.

METF will look at the decarbonisation options for different vessel types, across the deep sea, short sea and inland sectors. The discussions at the Forum will also be informed by changes in global and regional environmental mandates and legislation, the availability of finance to deliver shipping’s energy and transition, and the impact of digitalisation on vessel and voyage optimisation.

Argus Biofuels Europe Conference & Exhibition

15-17 October 2024 | London, UK

The Argus Biofuels Europe Conference returns for another year to London on 15-17 October 2024. The event will bring together stakholders from the biofuels industry for one of the industry's leading networking events. EWABA is a privileged pavilion sponsor and will exhibit it's work and objectives during the fair.

Argus Biofuels Europe Conference & Exhibition

15-17 October 2024 | London, UK

The Argus Biofuels Europe Conference returns for another year to London on 15-17 October 2024. The event will bring together stakholders from the biofuels industry for one of the industry's leading networking events. EWABA is a privileged pavilion sponsor and will exhibit it's work and objectives during the fair.

European shipowners and fuel producers join forces and launch Clean Maritime Fuels Platform

12 September 2024

EWABA, along with five other associations, has today launched the new Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, a bottom-up industry initiative aiming to enhance communication between the shipping sector and fuel producers and to identify common challenges and possible solutions, considering the implementation of the Fit for 55 package and the transition to a net-zero economy by 2050. The platform will focus on policies and tools to support the production and uptake of clean maritime fuels in Europe including areas such as maritime in EU ETS and funding opportunities.

Oleofuels 2024

12-13 June 2024

Oleofuels 2024 will bring 300+ senior level industry professionals on 12-13 June in Milan, Italy. It is the 15^th edition for professionals and experts in the field of oleofuels, providing a unique platform for networking and knowledge exchange

ACI’s Oleofuels 2024 is a 2-day conference that offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the current market trends, learn about the most recent technological developments, and explore potential collaborations within the industry. It will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the global oleofuels market, its future prospects, and the regulatory framework shaping the industry.

B+ Symposium 2024 in the Netherlands

13 June 2024

Higher Blends in The Netherlands – Cost Effective Decarbonisation for Heavy Duty Vehicles

The Dutch Waste-based Biodiesel Alliance (NBAA) will organise with the support of EWABA a symposium on June 13^th in The Hague surrounding market and policy developments in decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles through higher blends. The event is a first in a series of more B+ European events, following last year’s kick-off in Estoril, Portugal. During the event, we aim to present the latest developments in the market regarding higher blends of biodiesel and connect the industry with eachother and with representatives of the Dutch government.

More information to follow soon. In the meantime, for any questions reach out to info@biodieseluitafval.nl.

EWABA Press Release on Annex IX revision

15 March 2024

EWABA publishes a Press Release on the Annex IX revision welcoming the inclusion of new feedstocks for biofuels production but rejecting extra incentives for aviation to the detriment of maritime and road sectors.

4th Annual Biofuels Inventu Forum

5-6 June 2024

Join the 4th Annual Inventu Biofuels Forum to gains insights at the latest updates from EU regulation such as fit for 55 and the implmentation of REDIII, the availability of sustainable feedstock, current status and development of advanced biofuels in the EU, sustainable aviation and maritime fuels, and strategies and technologies that contribute to low carbon emission targets by 2030 and 2050.

EWABA Secretary General blogpost

February 2024

EWABA Secretary General provides his market and regulatory overview for 2023, and highlights the upcoming key developments for the European biofuels industry.

Biofuels International Outlook magazine

January 2024

The Biofuels International outlook report features leading figures outlining their expectations and challenges that await the industry over the course of the year. Our Secretary General writes on "What will 2024 bring to the EU biofuels sector?" (pages 15-16)

Blogpost by EWABA Government Affairs Director

January 2024

EWABA Government Affairs Director discusses major legislative developments that led to final agreements for crucial biofuels-related files under the fit for 55 package in 2023.

EWABA President Foreword

December 2023

Ewald-Marco Muenzer, President of EWABA and CEO of Muenzer Bioindustrie discusses his first year as the president of the association, highlighting the achievements and challenges the industry faced. Looking ahead, Ewald provides his thought on the association's strategy and objectives for 2024.

Argus German Transportation Fuels Conference

13 - 15 November 2023 | Hamburg, Germany

The only place for you to truly explore Germany’s plans to build its fuel strategy and hear from industry players investing within the region. Understand how Germany is looking to reshape its diesel supply chains, and explore new opportunities in biodiesel, bio-methane, hydrogen, e-fuels, AdBlue and HVO.

Argus Biofuels Europe Conference 2023

11-13 October 2023

The Argus Biofuels Europe Conference returns for another year to London on 11-13 October 2023. The event will bring together stakholders from the biofuels industry for one of the industry's leading networking events. EWABA is a privileged pavilion sponsor and will exhibit it's work and objectives during the fair.

World Ethanol & Biofuels

7-9 November 2023, Brussels & Digital

Running for 26 years the World Ethanol & Biofuels event is the global industry event for policy driven market insights, international trading dynamics, technical innovations and product diversification. This year the event agenda will dive into the expanding role for biofuels a key solution to transport decarbonisation,  advanced biofuel opportunities, feedstock supplies and the SAF take-off. Also discover the biorefineries of tomorrow with the ultimate goal of producing multiple low carbon revenue streams and reducing their CO2 emissions in biofuels production through carbon capture, utilisation and storage.

Future of Biofuels 2023 | 5th European Conference

24-25 October 2023

EWABA is partnering with the 5^th European Conference Future of Biofuels taking place on 24-25 October 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. After a succesful 2022 edition, this year the conference is focusing on production and implementation of biofuels and future fuels in maritime and aviation sectors to speed up their decarbonization. Other points of focus are: development of new supply chains, latest trends and perspectives for low carbon fuels in fuels mix but also new production technologies, refineries case studies and more. 

B+ Manifesto on Decarbonising Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) with higher biodiesel blends

28 April 2023

PRESS RELEASE

On the occasion of the 1st B+ Summit, a diverse group of more than 50 organizations has decided to sign the B+ Manifesto on Decarbonising Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) with higher biodiesel blends. The B+ Manifesto emphasizes the need to decarbonise the existing HDV fleet in the most cost-effective way, and highlights the potential of all green fuels to achieve this goal.

EWABA Interview: “There is no silver bullet to decarbonize the whole of transport. All sustainable technologies will play their part in reaching the Net Zero goal.”

April 2023

Ewald-Marco Muenzer, President of EWABA and CEO of Muenzer Bioindustrie discusses the upcoming 1st European B+ Summit dedicated on higher blends and the need for transport to follow a technology neutral approach to decarbonise as timely and efficiently as possible.

Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference 2023

23-25 May 2023

Join 250+ senior industry peers from across the shipping industry and discuss key questions and potential solutions to the decarbonisation of the shipping supply chain at Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference, 23-25 May 2023.

The event offers you high impact networking opportunities with senior industry stakeholders, and insights into key developments that are shaping the shipping industry, including IMO, EU regulation and more. Hear from senior industry leaders across the methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, LNG, and biofuels sectors, alongside key regulators, governments and ship owners and discover their views of how the marιne fuel matrix of the future is shaping up.

EWABA Press Release on REDIII political deal

30 March 2023

EWABA publishes a Press Release welcoming the Renewable Energy Directive III (REDIII) political deal reached by EU negotiators.

EWABA Press Release on FuelEU Maritime Regulation

23 March 2023

EWABA publishes a Press Release strongly welcoming the FuelEU Maritime Regulation political deal reached by trilogue maritime negotiators.

Biofuels International Conference & Expo 2023

16-17 May 2023

The Biofuels International conference & expo 2023 will focus on the latest developments in biofuels policy, trading, sustainability, solutions for biofuels producers and information on feedstock pricing and trends.

Topics to be addressed will cover:

• Global efforts to upscale feedstocks for the production of biofuels
• Outlooks for biodiesel and bioethanol markets
• Challenges and opportunitities for SAF in the air freight industry
• How are airlines working across the value chain to develop SAF production to meet supply needs
• The role of biofuels in securing security of supply
• Plus much more interesting topics

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

26-28 April 2023

The EWABA Secretariat is thrilled to officially invite you to the 1^st European B+ Summit taking place in Estoril at the Estoril Convention Center, on 26-28 April 2023. Together with our Portuguese member ABA and EU association EBB, we decided to promote the first international conference dedicated to higher biodiesel blends (B+), which will provide a privileged opportunity to meet and network with like-minded industry players, including representatives of transport and logistics companies, fuel blenders, policymakers, environmentalists, etc., and to engage in a productive debate on the Large-scale decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Vehicles through higher biodiesel blends.

EUBCE 2024 – 32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

24-27 June 2024

EUBCE is the largest biomass conference and exhibition in the world.

Each year, EUBCE brings together the greatest minds and latest advancements in biomass, with the aim of accelerating research and market uptake across the globe. During the conference, over 2,000 experts from both academia and industry share and discuss groundbreaking ideas, technologies, applications, and solutions for the sourcing, production, and utility of biomass.

Be part of the 32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition and present your results to specialists and decision makers operating at the top end of the biomass and bioenergy sector. The EUBCE 2024 will be hybrid, to continue the global reach enabled by the virtual platform used in recent years.

EUBCE 2023 – 31st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

5-8 June 2023, Conference and Exhibition, 9 June 2023, Technical Tours, Bologna and online

EUBCE is the largest biomass conference and exhibition in the world.

Each year, EUBCE brings together the greatest minds and latest advancements in biomass, with the aim of accelerating research and market uptake across the globe. During the conference, over 2,000 experts from both academia and industry share and discuss groundbreaking ideas, technologies, applications, and solutions for the sourcing, production, and utility of biomass.

Its 31st edition will be the first in-person event in over 3 years; but will, by no means, be a return “back” to anything. Rather, EUBCE 2023 will be hybrid, to continue the global reach enabled by the virtual platform used in recent years.

19th International Symposium on Waste Management and Sustainable Landfilling / Cagliari, Italy

9-13 October 2022

The 19th edition of the Sardinia Symposium will take place at the Forte Village Resort in Santa Margherita di Pula, Cagliari (Italy) from 9 to 13 October 2023.

Sardinia Symposia are a biennial event organized by IWWG - International Waste Working Group, with the scientific support of the Universities of Padova (IT), BOKU, Vienna (AT), Tongji (CN) and the Technical Universities of Luleå (SE) and Hamburg (DE).

Founded in 1987, the conference usually gathers more than 700 participants from all around the world, with more than 400 papers presented at each edition, making the Sardinia Symposium the most important solid waste management conference in the world. The programme of Sardinia 2023 will include leading keynote presentations, parallel oral sessions, workshops, active labs and other practical activities, discussion forums, poster presentations, commercial exhibition, B2B meetings, outstanding networking opportunities and exciting social events!

Fuels of the Future: 20th International Conference for Renewable Mobility

23-24 January 2023

The 20th International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" will take place from 23rd to 24th January 2023. Fuels of the future 2023 welcomes national and international participants including representatives from the raw material collecting and processing industry, the biofuel, mineral oil and automotive industry, the chemical industry, the transport and logistics sector, certification systems as well as from politics, science and research.

ABA Interview: "As long as there is 1L of oil in national mobility, there is an opportunity for ABA to grow"

October 2022

Emanuel Proenca, President at the Portuguese Advanced Bioenergy Association (ABA) and CEO of PRIO Bio discusses the decarbonisions efforts of the Portuguese industry, focusing on the role of ABA and the wide available solutions needed to achieve this goal. 

Decarbonize aviation the right way

September 2022

EWABA published an article at the latest European Energy Innovation (EEI) special autumn magazine edition magazine. Our article titled 'Decarbonize aviation the right way' presents some of the unintended negative consequences stemming from the ReFuelEU proposal and highlights the importance of a level playing field for waste lipids across all transport sectors. The EEI autumn special edition is linked to the European Energy Sustainable Week 2022.

Hold the Door for Waste-based & Advanced Biodiesel

September 2022

The survival of the waste-based & advanced biodiesel industry is at risk by the existing ReFuelEU proposal. EWABA presents a video shedding light on the unintended consequences stemming from the current fit-for-55 proposals and requests a level playing field for a hard-working industry promoting the circular economy.

EWABA Position Paper on Trilogue fit-for-55 - 22 September 2022

22 September 2022

EWABA publishes its PoP on the Trilogue negotiations for key legislative files: REDIII, FuelEU Maritime and ReFuelEU Aviation.

Joint Letter to European Policymakers on CO2 Standards for Cars and Vans - 20 September 2022

20 September 2022

Automakers, auto part industries, fuel manufacturers and industry associations call for Trialogue negotiations to fully implement the outcome of the Council General Approach and enable, after 2035, ICE vehicles registered to run exclusively on CO2-neutral fuels.

Decarbonizing Transport for EU Citizens!

September 2022

The European waste-based biodiesel industry counts 15+ years of continuous contribution to the circular economy and transport decarbonisation. The #DecarbonizeTransportNow video showcases the importance of the sector for Europe’s economy and environment.

Chevron Renewable Energy Group Breaks Ground on Lower Carbon Feedstock Expansion Project

27th August 2022

Chevron Renewable Energy Group broke ground on the expansion of its Emden, Germany biorefinery during a ceremony held on Saturday. The expansion project includes the addition of a pretreatment system at the facility, which is expected to allow the business to utilize a broader variety of feedstocks for the production of biodiesel. 

Greenergy expands biodiesel manufacturing in Amsterdam

25th August 2022

Greenergy, Europe’s largest producer of biodiesel from wastes, announced today that it is increasing production in its Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing plant by over 25%.

ReFuel EU – the feedstock challenge

12th July 2022

Our Austrian member BDI -BioEnergy International writes on Euractiv about the company's significant contribution to the development  of waste biofuels for road transport for over 25 years, being part of 40+ large-scale industrial projects worldwide, as well as outlines the challenges ahead.

Short-term decarbonisation solutions for aviation risk to hinder EU climate targets

20th June 2022

Our Communications & Analysis Director Leonidas Kanonis writes for the latest entry of Road(s) to Net Zero blogpost series by the European Liberal Forum about the future decarbonisation for aviation and its significance for the whole of transport.

Cargill supports customers’ decarbonization journey with new advanced biodiesel plant

15th June 2022

In a move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting circular fuel possibilities, Cargill has completed its first state-of-the-art advanced biodiesel plant in Ghent, Belgium which converts waste oils and residues into renewable fuel. 

The EU's climate is paramount and can't be hijacked

Biofuels International article

EWABA Director for Communications & Analysis, Leonidas Kanonis, provides his take on the proposed fit-for-55 package and it's potential impacts for the waste biofuels industry.

Legislative odyssey for the EU biofuels sector

Biofuels International article

Different industry voices including EWABA's Secretary General, Angel Alvarez Alberdi, take a deep dive in the regulatory framework proposals expected for biofuels.

EU Commission, industry clash over green jet fuel mandate

EurActiv article

EurActiv hosted a very lively debate on the role of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), supported by EWABA. The EurActiv article summarizes some of the most important sections of the event.

EU green jet fuel mandate will carve out market for big players, industry warns

EurActiv article

EurActiv take on the EU Commission’s upcoming ReFuelEU proposal and the unintended consequences it will have for the transport sector.

Q&A with the Associação de Bioenergia Avançada (ABA)

ABA speaks with Angel Alberdi

EWABA Secretary General, Angel Alvarez Alberdi, spoke to Associação de Bioenergia Avançada (ABA) about the role of waste feedstocks and biofuels in decarbonising the transport sector and protecting the environment.

EU biofuel reform plan risks undermining waste-based fuels: industry

EurActiv article

EWABA offers its take on the EU Commission’s proposal to halt multipliers on waste & advanced biofuels, highlighting that the EU multiplier scheme has boosted the uptake of waste-based biofuels in countries that may otherwise have looked for alternatives.

Making an Impact Today

Dr Dave Slade introduces the integrated energy management (IEM) approach, in which fleets consider all available transportation energy sources and adopt any and all options that meet their needs today and tomorrow. Renewable fuels like waste-derived biodiesel are available today and offer significantly lower GHG emissions than petroleum diesel, and can be used today with existing engines.

Used cooking oils are unfit to fly from a climate policy perspective

Detlef Evers, Managing Director at Mittelstandsverband abfallbasierter Kraftstoffe e.V. (MVaK) and EWABA Board Member, highlights the importance of a holistic approach when considering the transport sector, the importance of using waste feedstocks in the most efficient way possible (especially limited ones) and the way forward for the aviation industry to reach its targets.

Make or break for the EU biofuels sector?

EWABA's Secretary General Angel Alberdi gives his take on the Biofuels International January-February 2022 magazine edition elaborating on this year's many legislative and policy decisions affecting the EU biofuels regulatory framework. The original piece was published in the Biofuels International January-February 2022 magazine edition.

Spanish market situation and risks for 2022

General Manager at Biocom Energía, S.L. and EWABA Spain president, Enrique González, outlines some of the main challenges and uncertainties for the Spanish waste-based biodiesel market for the year ahead. 

Advanced bioenergy in Portugal and the role of ABA

Ana Marisa Calhôa, General Secretary of Associação de Bioenergia Avançada introduces the advanced bioenergy potential for Portugal for the year ahead and the coming decade.

New EWABA Member Novozymes sees positive outlook for waste-based biodiesel

Global Marketing & Business Development Biodiesel Manager, Robert Lindström, discusses the development of waste-based biodiesel in Europe and the role of bio-processing to decarbonize transportation. 

EU Shipping BCE - The role of Low Carbon Fuels in Decarbonising Maritime Transport

19-21 September 2022

Join the EU Shipping BCE conference to gains insight about the available strategies in decarbonising maritime transport and the role of the existing and expected low carbon fuels along with their value chains. The Conference will provide the opportunity for policy makers, the shipping industry, engine manufacturers, harbours and low carbon fuels providers to meet in an intensive three-day programme to exchange views and debate strategies.

Argus Biofuels Europe Conference 2022

11-13 October 2022

The Argus Biofuels Europe Conference returns to London in-person and online on 11-13 October 2022. The event will bring together the biofuels industry for the much-awaited return of one of the industry's leading networking events.

2nd Annual Biofuels Inventu Forum

9-10 June 2022

Join the 2nd Annual Inventu Biofuels Forum to gains insights at the latest updates from EU regulation such as fit for 55 and the implmentation of REDII, the availability of sustainable feedstock, current status and development of advanced biofuels in the EU, sustainable aviation and maritime fuels, and strategies and technologies that contribute to low carbon emission targets by 2030 and 2050.

Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference

23 - 25 May 2022, Rotterdam, Netherlands & Online Access

The Argus Green Marine Fuels Conference (23 - 25 May 2022) will bring together leading decision makers and trailblazers across industries working towards providing sustainable solutions for the maritime fuel sector.

Hear from companies ranging from alternative future fuel suppliers to shipowners, regulators, associations and financiers as they discuss key questions and potential solutions to the decarbonisation of the shipping supply chain.

S&P Global Platts European Biofuels Conference

28 April 2022

Join the S&P Platts European Biofuels Conference to gain unique insight into the outlook for 2022, understand the implications of the European Fit for 55 Package and RED II, address key questions on feedstock availability and quantity, examine market developments surrounding future fuels such as SAF, Ethanol and Renewable Diesel and, much more.

Ewaba expects higher waste-feedstock demand

Argus speaks with Leonidas Kanonis

Argus spoke with Leonidas Kanonis, Ewaba's communications director, to discuss the development of the waste feedstocks market.

The squabble over waste-based biofuels

Article from Melanie Williams Consulting

We have to decarbonise all forms of transport to reach net zero, but what happens when there aren’t enough low carbon fuels to go round? 

Biofuels International Conference & Expo

19-20 October 2021

The Biofuels International conference & expo will focus on the latest developments in biofuels policy, trading, sustainability, solutions for biofuels producers and information on feedstock pricing and trends.

EurActiv Virtual Conference on Refueling aviation: the role & types of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)

28 September 2021

EurActiv is hosting an event devoted to refueling aviation and the role and types of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The event, supported by EWABA, will feature a panel comprised of experts and policymakers, who will be discussing the ReFuelEU proposal and the role that novel technologies should play to decarbonize aviation.

Waste to Fuels

The Benefits of waste-based biofuels

Waste-based biofuel offers significantly lower carbon dioxide & greenhouse gas emissions.