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PHB input for the call for evidence Renewable Energy legal framework after 2030

PHB provided input focusing on the need to withdraw electricity for meeting transport targets and focus on replacing liquid and gaseous fuels with renewable fuels, distinguishing between mature technologies and creating submandates to support key new technologies.

Platform Member SkyNRG announces Financial Close and start of construction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in Delfzijl the Netherlands

Platform Member and leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) company, SkyNRG has announced the financial close and start of construction of its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant called DSL-01 at the Delfzijl chemical part in the north of the Netherlands.

Launch of the Belém Commitment for Sustainable Fuels | 2025

The Belém Commitment for Sustainable Fuels, known as Belém 4x is an initiative aiming to build high level of political support with the global goal to quadruple the production and use of sustainable fuels by 2035 from 2024 levels.

HAN University of Applied Sciences receives funding for FAME Changer reserarch project

The two-year project aims to investigate the specific case of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) which is considered a prime biofuel candidate for large industrial engines.

European Commission: Call for evidence of an impact assessment - Update of the governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action

A call for evidence from the European Commission has been opened to provide feedback on the current rules for governance in the EU and Member States from the regulation on the Energy Union and Climate Action (Governance Regulation).

European public consultation: Review of indirect land-use change (ILUC) delegated act

The European Commission has published a draft with a review of the delegated regulation on indirect land-use change (ILUC) which is now open for public consultation (deadline 18 February 2026).

Repsol pioneers production of 100% renewable gasoline at industrial scale

Repsol announced that it achieved a new technological breakthrough with the first industrial scale production of 100% renewable gasoline at one of its industrial production sites in Tarragona in Spain.

Wijzigingen in brandstoftransitieverplicht: verlaging verplichting zee- en binnenvaart, subverplichting directe inzet RFNBOs

Staatssecretaris Thierry Aartsen heeft op 10 december een brief naar de kamer gestuurd waarin hij de verandering aankondigde met betrekking tot de implementatie van de RED III in Nederland.

IMO Net-Zero Framework adoption delays

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended the debate on its proposed Net Zero Framework for a year, halting what was expected to be the first global climate regulation for shipping.

Platformreactie publieke consultatie Besluit energie vervoer 2026-2030

Met deze brief geeft het Platform zijn zienswijze vanuit zijn missie om bij te dragen aan het behalen van de doelen afgesproken in het Klimaatakkoord van Parijs.

T&E does support sustainable biofuels

Contrary to a recent campaign message on biofuels, T&E does support clean fuels and sustainable biofuels in transport next to electrification as an option to end fossil fuel use in transport. See their online publications.

bp abandons plans to build biofuel plant in Port of Rotterdam

BP has stopped work on the biofuel plant in Port of Rotterdam, weeks after Shell has announced that it will cancel the biofuel plant construction in the same port. Platform Renewable Fuels regrets this decision and its broader impact on the energy security in Europe.

Shell cancels biofuel production position in Port of Rotterdam

On 3 September 2025, Shell communicated the decision not to proceed with the construction of the biofuel plant in Rotterdam (Pernis).

New version of the European Standard NEN-EN 590:2025 setting a limit to abrasive particles in diesel fuel

A new version of the European Standard NEN-EN 590:2025 has been published setting a limit to abrasive particles in diesel fuel. The limits on abrasive particles ensures higher fuel quality and less risk of damage.

New 2nd generation bioethanol project announcement from GrandBio and RYAM

The two companies from the United States have announced a new second generation bio-ethanol project for the production of sustainable aviation fuel and biochemicals.

Platform Member VARO announces acquisition of Preem, Swedish based energy company

Platform member VARO announced the agreement to acquire the Swedish-based energy company Preem with the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings AB.

PHB Vacature: lid platformbestuur / Vacancy: board member of the Platform

As announced during the previous General Assembly meeting, there is an open position to become board member of the Platform Renewable Fuels due to the departure of a board member. Apply now!

PHB: Updated overview map of biofuels and e-fuels production in the Netherlands | 2025

The map of the Netherlands showing all production locations for biofuels and e-fuels has been updated.

Repsol will invest more than €800 million to produce renewable methanol at the Tarragona Ecoplant

Repsol recently approved a historic investment to build the first plant in Europe to transform urban waste into renewable methanol in the Spanish region of Catalonia. Renewable methanol is a fuel that will help defossilizing the transport sector and make circular products.

Wageningen University & Research: Circularity Analysis Tool project – The circularity of residual flow utilisation | 2024

The Circularity Assessment Tool (CAT) developed by Wageningen Food and Biobased Research has recently received a budget from the “Kennis op maat” program to translate the tool into actionable projects. The Platform has made a financial contribution to this budget.

De opinies en uitingen van het Platform Hernieuwbare Brandstoffen zijn gebaseerd op analyses en ontwikkelde kennis ten behoeve van de met leden geformuleerde missie en ambities. Ze zijn uitsluitend de verantwoordelijkheid van het Platform en op geen manier te beschouwen als standpunten of meningen van de afzonderlijke leden van het Platform.

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