In Belgium, Eurogas and 44 co-signatories are warning that proposed changes to EU sustainability certification rules could undermine liquefaction by equivalence, a key pathway used to supply bioLNG and eLNG to ships via existing LNG infrastructure. BioLNG and eLNG are among the few renewable fuels already compatible with current LNG-fuelled vessels and infrastructure, with demand […]
In Belgium, adopted by the European Commission in April 2026, the revision of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 now classifies soybean oil as a high indirect land use change (ILUC)-risk biofuel feedstock, making it ineligible to count toward renewable energy targets by 2030. This proposal mirrors several existing national-level policies, with Member States such as France, […]
In Belgium, the European Biogas Association (EBA) unveiled two major publications: the European Biomethane Map, developed in cooperation with Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE), and the Biomethane Investment Outlook. Together, they show a sector that continues to grow rapidly and attract investment, while also highlighting the significant untapped potential for further acceleration across Europe. Europe’s biomethane […]
In Belgium, European Biodiesel Board and FEDIOL welcomed last week’s ITRE Committee adoption of the important EPP-ECR Motion for Objection to Delegated Act 2026/2680. This delegated act threatens the viability of EU soy cultivation and processing based on a flawed methodology within the framework of the Renewable Energy Directive. It is now the responsibility of […]
In Belgium, ePURE is among the signatories of an open letter calling on the European Commission to revise the Fuel Quality Directive to increase the current ethanol volume cap from 10% to 20% and raise the oxygen mass limit from 3.7% to 8.0%. The letter, signed by a range of sectors including biofuels, agriculture, automotive […]
In Belgium, D-CRBN, a deep-tech company developing electrified plasma technology to recycle CO₂ and hydrocarbons into circular carbon molecules, recentlys announced the successful closing of its €17.5 million Series A investment round. The round was led by Astaia, with participation from follow-on investors SFPIM and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. The proceeds will support […]
In Belgium, the Commissioner’s recent statement to the European Parliament on sustainable biofuels, Farm Europe has written to Commissioner Tzitzikóstas to recall that EU crop-based biofuels should be fully included in the category of sustainable biofuels. They do not carry a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) risk, have not contributed to higher food prices or […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has officially launched the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and innovative tool. The mechanism aims to help companies, investors and other stakeholders to find partners, […]
In Belgium, EU-funded BioUPGRADE project integrated computational biology, genomics and material sciences to develop biotechnology’s potential in sustainable manufacturing, focusing on biocatalysts (enzymes) that convert renewable fibres into high-value products. BioUPGRADE’s advanced enzymes that tailor the natural structure of biomass to make it suitable for a wider range of uses, such as packaging materials, conductive […]
In Belgium, the EU has set a clear path toward 2030 targets and an ambitious 90% net GHG reduction by 2040, a critical piece of the puzzle is missing: long-term, binding regulatory certainty for road transport. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (FAME& HVO) and bioSAF producers in the EU, calls on the ministers […]
