FuelsEurope

  Last Friday, the Hungarian Permanent Representation 🇭🇺 hosted a high-level event, “A European Strategy for the Transition of Liquid Fuels and Products." This important gathering brought together leaders from industry, EU Institutions, and civil society, sparking essential discussions on advancing the role of #renewablefuels in the EU's journey towards climate neutrality. Moderated by #FuelsEurope Advocacy Strategy Executive, Emanuela Sardellitti, the discussions reinforced that renewable liquid fuels, alongside electrification, are crucial to building a sustainable, affordable, and secure energy system. Speakers shared strategic insights into the transition from fossil to #renewablefuels, underscoring the need for clear, consistent policies that support Europe’s energy security and competitiveness. A key focus was the need for a well-defined framework for renewable fuels, essential to scaling their role in Europe’s energy mix 🇪🇺. Liana Gouta, FuelsEurope Director General, shared the vital role that the Fuel Manufacturing Industry can play in the transition to climate neutrality. She emphasized that while transformation is already underway, a clear political framework is essential to create a business case capable of delivering on the clean energy transition 🍃 . We extend our gratitude to all participants for their valuable contributions in shaping an actionable strategy for Europe’s #energy future. Moreover, panellists highlighted the importance of the international partnerships driven by G7 and G20 with the aim at accelerating the upscale of renewable fuels and integrate them into various energy systems. A special thanks to Dr. Zsuzsa Béres for making this event possible and for her vital reminder of the need for clear framework for liquid fuels and a shared vision as we move forward. 📢 Let’s keep the momentum going! Attila Steiner, Kitti Nyitrai, Ilkka HANNULA, Andrea Maria Felici, Peter Wood Maria Michela Morese David Chiaramonti, Raluca Marian Dávid György Nusser Gerard Ostheimer, and Mariusz Kawnik

📢 Join our Communication team! Are you passionate about EU politics and communication? We are looking for a proactive communicator to support our team and contribute to FuelsEurope and Concawe. What would be your role? - Contribute to the coordination of partnerships & events - Manage the association's daily press review - Contribute to internal and external Communication - Support the yearly Statistical Report - Produce written materials for internal and external digital use - Support the management of the Association's online channels Your Profile: 🎓 Degree in communications, marketing, or similar 🌍 A team player with excellent English skills and a strong interest in EU affairs 💡 Experience with WordPress, Mailchimp and organising events? A plus! We look forward to hearing from you! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dYRt5H8z #Communications #EUjobs #BrusselsJobs

🚗 The EU’s plan to end sales of new internal combustion engine (#ICE) vehicles by 2035 has sparked debate. And former Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean voiced strong concerns to POLITICO Europe. Vălean highlighted how the ban could challenge #European industry, especially with the influx of more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) from outside the #EU. “I was surprised that it was ever introduced,” said Vălean to the newspaper. “We created a market in Europe for cheap EVs from outside,” she pointed out. “Now we are retaliating with taxes. How is this going to work for our industry?” Hence, the need for a balanced approach that considers Europe’s competitive edge, energy diversity, and technological resilience. Renewable fuels, such as #biofuels and #efuels, are needed and they can play a vital role in reducing emissions without sacrificing the potential of the #ICE. All technologies will have a role to play in reaching climate neutrality. 🇪🇺 In our “More Than a Manifesto”, we identified Europe’s needs in the coming years and we share our vision of what success would look like for Europe. The Fuels Manufacturing Industry is part of the solution and we are committed to contributing to achieving the EU 2050 objectives. #ClimateNeutrality cannot be achieved without #RenewableFuels and the rest of our industrial products and, with the right policy framework, we can contribute and invest in the EU, ensure a sustainable, secure and affordable supply of #energy, and foster an innovative EU-based, globally competitive industry of net-zero products. 🌱 Read our Offer for Europe: https://lnkd.in/gfZEFnPC

🚢 The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, composed of FuelsEurope, European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA), eFuel Alliance, EWABA, Hydrogen Europe and Methanol Institute, is calling on EU policymakers to create a robust regulatory framework to unlock investments in the production of clean #maritime fuels in the EU, key to the #shipping industry’s energy transition and Europe's climate goals. According to the #DraghiReport, an estimated €40 billion annually will be required from 2031 to 2050 to support the sector's energy transition. We support the report’s conclusions regarding the need to: ✅ De-risk investments in #renewable and #lowcarbonfuels, for example via schemes based on Contracts for Difference and auctions as a service. ✅ Launch dedicated sectoral calls under the Innovation Fund for the first deployment of decarbonisation solutions. ✅ Expand existing funding mechanisms for refuelling and recharging infrastructure. ✅ Start building a supply chain for renewable and low-carbon fuels in the EU Europe’s manufacturing capabilities must be ready to meet demand, aligning with the Net-Zero Industry Act. It is time to unlock the full potential of the #cleanfuels supply chain. Read the full Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/dvmkE4CW

📢 With the upcoming informal Council meeting in Budapest on 8 November, FuelsEurope calls on the EU Presidency and Heads of State to align discussions with the critical recommendations presented in the Draghi Report. As Europe navigates decarbonisation, we advocate for practical support for Energy-Intensive Industries, a stronger focus on reducing regulatory burdens, and a commitment to technology neutrality in transport through #renewables and #lowcarbonfuels. Liana Gouta, Director General at FuelsEurope, stresses the urgency: "The report powerfully urges the EU and Member State regulators to prioritise competitiveness and growth as essential pillars for safeguarding Europe's core values of prosperity, equity, freedom, peace, and democracy in a sustainable environment." Without bold action, we risk our economic and social welfare. The Draghi Report, with overwhelming support from EU stakeholders, calls for immediate steps to close the innovation gap with the US and China, decarbonise industries, and enhance economic security. The November 8th meeting is our chance to bring these recommendations to life. FuelsEurope is ready to cooperate with the European Commission and Member States to make the recommendations of Mario Draghi a reality and successfully implement the measures needed to ensure the competitive future of the EU. More than ever, we need to restore the EU’s industrial competitiveness, boost #innovation and refocus on the global market. We strongly believe that the fuel manufacturing industry has a crucial role in the proposed plan for #decarbonisation and #competitiveness as proposed in the #DraghiReport. Read our full press release 👉 https://shorturl.at/P2rOW

📢 Exciting News! We are excited to welcome our newest member, Rhône Energies, into the FuelsEurope family, bringing us to a strong network of 41 members! 🎉 Rhône Energies is a consortium formed by Entara (a Global Asset Manager for refining infrastructure) and Trafigura (one of the world’s largest suppliers of energy and commodities, operating in over 150 countries). The consortium recently acquired the Fos-sur-Mer #refinery in France and intends to invest in the sustainability of the site to reduce its carbon footprint, while investing in projects enabling further co-processing of biogenic feedstocks to produce #RenewableFuels. Welcome aboard, Rhône Energies! 🤝 Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/dHe7n_ta

🆕 A historic chapter in a book with 90 years of history: our member CEPSA is now MOEVE!   "I am thrilled to announce that a great brand, Cepsa, which has been with us for over 90 years, is transforming, and to tell the world that we are becoming a different type of organisation, Moeve, in which the majority of profits will come from sustainable activities by the end of this decade," the CEO Maarten Wetselaar said.   This rebranding supports Cepsa’s commitment to #decarbonisation, emphasised by an ambitious €8 billion investment strategy. Over 60% of this funding will target sustainable businesses, including #greenhydrogen production, 2G #biofuels, #sustainablechemicals, and electric charging.   Hello, Moeve! Let’s keep the move towards a sustainable, low-carbon future 😉 Check their new website and brand identity, here: https://lnkd.in/ddhU-twZ

🚗 In the past years, the passenger car registrations for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have increased but petrol and hybrid cars remain popular choices amongst Europeans, as shown in data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) featured in this year’s FuelsEurope Statistical Report (see the graph below). These internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be on the roads for years to come, and #renewablefuels are the key to reducing their emissions. With renewable fuels, there is no need for new infrastructure or engine modifications. The only change required? The fuel itself. To achieve climate neutrality, all solutions: renewable fuels, electrification and hydrogen will be needed. ✅ You can learn more about it by visiting our cleanfuelsforall.eu website.

🇪🇺 FuelsEurope and the other 16 co-signatories welcome the European Commission's steps toward defining the necessary elements for the certification of #lowcarbonfuels to support a clear regulatory framework, a prerequisite for their needed ramp-up. The co-signatories highlight several points of the draft Delegated Act, which would endanger the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen and bottleneck the realisation of the EU hydrogen ambitions. It should also be noted that low-carbon fuels currently receive only limited recognition and incentives from the #EU regulatory framework. In the attached letter, the co-signatories, amongst several points: ‐ Support the intention to deliver this Delegated Act efficiently and swiftly with a technologically neutral approach. ‐ Welcome the intention to apply equivalent requirements for domestic and imported low-carbon fuels to ensure a necessary level playing field. ‐ Consider it necessary to include in the Delegated Act the possibility to recognise and provide adequate proof of better performance of individual projects, at each step of the production process, for all types of GHG, compared to the default values set in the Delegated Act. Clear and inclusive regulations will be key to accelerating the adoption of low-carbon technologies across Europe. The co-signatories stand ready to collaborate in this journey toward a #sustainable future! ➡️ Read the entirety of our joint statement here: https://lnkd.in/dwF2fPMr

📣 The Network for Sustainable Mobility, which FuelsEurope is member of alongside 23 other associations, calls for a revision of the CO2 emission standards regulations for LDVs and HDVs, that embraces technology openness. The current narrow “tailpipe” approach limits the range of viable solutions to meet CO2 reduction targets in road transport. As highlighted in Mario Draghi’s report, the EU must restore its commitment to technological neutrality. #Sustainable, renewable fuels (like #biofuels and #efuels) must be recognised alongside electrification to give both the market and consumers a wider choice of effective decarbonisation solutions. Our Network supports a unified plan that champions both decarbonisation and competitiveness by utilising the full spectrum of low-carbon technologies. 📄 Read the full joint statement here: https://lnkd.in/e7mZiyKS #SustainableMobility #TechnologyNeutrality #Biofuels #Decarbonisation