Tag: Biofuels
EU Risks Losing Ground to China in Race to Produce Green Shipping Fuels
Europe’s 69 e-fuel projects could deliver zero-emission fuels to shipping by 2033, but only six are operational. Regulatory measures would help more and bigger projects to get off the ground. Europe is home to 69 e-fuel projects that could serve the maritime sector but only six are operational, T&E’s updated … [continued]
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EU Takes Half-hearted Step Towards Taxing International Flights
Extension of ETS to some international flights, private jets and to smaller ships are steps forward, but overall weakening of the ETS undermines European climate action and energy security. The revision of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation falls short of driving the robust climate action needed for … [continued]
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EU Parliament Biofuels Blunder Could Expose EU To Over $5.6 Billion A Year In Sanctions
MEPs have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. Members of the European Parliament have voted to reject an EU regulation that would have seen soy biofuels no longer count as a renewable fuel by 2030. … [continued]
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Why Soy Biofuels Must Be Considered A High Deforestation Risk
T&E’s position on why the revision of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 must survive the scrutiny period and enter into force June 2026. 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 … [continued]
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The 250-Year History of U.S. Energy Consumption
Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology. In 2025, total energy used in the United States was 96 quadrillion British thermal units (quads), up 2% from 2024, but below … [continued]
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