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BIO OIL Group Bio Oil Group Statement on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) Post-2030 The Bio Oil Group welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the future development of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) after 2030. In light of increasing climate targets and uncertainties in energy markets, we would like to highlight the following priorities: 1.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
With this contribution the VDMA responds to the European Commissions Call for Evidence on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED IV). It welcomes the initiative to further develop the EU renewable energy framework in light of evolving climate, energy security, and competitiveness challenges, and underlines the importance of RED IV as a post2030 strategic framework.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
The Bio Oil Group produces UCO-based biodiesel in Netherlands, Germany and Austria. We employ around 100 people within the Biodiesel sector of our group and in 2019 we produced about 175.000 t of UCO-based biodiesel with GHG reductions of up to 91 %. We are proud to make an important contribution to reducing GHG emissions of EU road transport.
The German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) is the largest European industrial association. VDMA represents more than 3.300 member companies in the SME-dominated mechanical engineering industry in Germany and Europe.
Bio Oil Group is a waste based Biodiesel producer in Netherlands, Germany and Austria. The Biodiesel produced in our plants is 100% Used Cooking Oil based (UCOME). Biodiesel cannot be used in aviation due to its cold flow properties but it is a perfect option for the existing car and truck fleet to also contribute to climate protection.
The Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) is the largest European industrial association. VDMA represents around 3300 German and European companies in the mechanical engineering industry. The industry represents innovation, export orientation, medium-sized companies and employs around four million people in Europe, more than one million of them in Germany.
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