In Belgium, the European Commission is launching the first matching round under the Biomethane Mechanism to bring potential buyers and suppliers of biomethane together across Europe. This marks an important step in supporting the scale-up of biomethane production. The launch is accompanied by the rollout of the Regulatory Dashboard, a new feature designed to help […]
In Belgium, the Bio-based Europe Alliance (BEA) was recently launched with over 100 stakeholders already joining. By connecting actors of the bio-based value chain, the Alliance aims to provide clearer market signals, reduce investment uncertainty and unlock Europe’s bioeconomy potential. The Alliance is a voluntary initiative that brings together European buyers of bio-based materials and […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has launched an open public consultation to gather views and evidence on the role of bio-based plastics in packaging policy. The consultation will remain open until January 13, 2027. The consultation is part of the review under Article 8 of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the Strategic […]
In Belgium, ensure a competitive transition, boosting market demand for sustainable biomass-based products is becoming increasingly urgent. As the European Commission prepares the upcoming Biotech Act II and broader initiatives, Cefic is calling for an EU-wide sustainability framework for biomass used in products tied to market-pull measures. Sustainability criteria for biomass could support future market-pull […]
In Belgium, European Biodiesel Board (EBB) applauds the German and French government for taking the initiative on an agreement that encourages technology openness. While there are points in the agreement that would warrant further clarification, the proposal marks a clear step forward in recognizing the contributions of sustainable renewable fuels to the defossilization of EU […]
In Belgium, International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). Its work focuses […]
In Belgium, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen put energy security and independence at the heart of Europe’s energy transition, highlighting biomethane as a strategic European asset that can strengthen security while supporting climate action. Speaking at the European Biomethane Week 2026 plenary conference in Brussels, the Commissioner stressed the continued need for […]
In Belgium, the European Biogas Association (EBA) has published a new leaflet examining the key regulatory and administrative barriers affecting the biogas and biomethane sector and presenting targeted policy recommendations to address them. The publication explores five areas where barriers persist: permitting and planning, investment and market certainty, market integration, climate recognition and carbon accounting, […]
In Belgium, European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2025, according to audited data released by ePURE. ePURE members – representing 85% of EU installed ethanol production capacity – and other European producers of renewable ethanol produced 6.61 million tonnes of food and feed co-products and 5.32 million tonnes of […]
In Belgium, Oil Price reports a leaked European Commission working document for the forthcoming RED IV revision reportedly considers replacing binding national renewable-hydrogen consumption mandates with an EU-wide, indicative target of 8 million tons annually for industry and refineries. Under the current RED III framework, renewable hydrogen and RFNBO requirements include binding national targets, including […]
