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As the EU Green Claims Directive progresses through trilogues, Bioenergy Europe has joined a coalition advocating for clear, fair, and effective rules to combat greenwashing while fostering investment in permanent carbon dioxide removal (CDR)....

Last week, Bioenergy Europe hosted its Sustainability Working Group, gathering members to discuss the latest developments on the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) implementation at national level, focusing in particular on the transposition of Cascading and Industrial Grade Roundwood. ...

After a few years of assessment, the world-leading certification scheme for wood pellet quality, ENplus® has received recognition from the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA). The ENplus® scheme has successfully passed the acceptance verification for accreditation by EA...

The European Pellet Conference in Wels, Austria, remains one of the most important gatherings for the global pellet community. With over 450 participants each year, the event brings together producers, traders, and policymakers to discuss the latest market trends and regulatory developments. This year’s edition, held on March 5, 2025, focused on the evolving role of pellets in Europe’s energy transition, particularly in the context...

Bioenergy Europe welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal as a key step to strengthen EU industry while advancing decarbonisation. However, for it to be truly effective, bioenergy must be fully integrated as a core solution for industrial transformation....

The event explored the future of biomass in Europe’s energy transition, covering topics such as post-2027 industrial wood pellet demand, BECCS advancements, and emerging markets like biochar, biocoal, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Discussions also focused on the impact of EU regulations, particularly the Renewable Energy Directive III (REDIII) and the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), on biomass sustainability and supply chains....

The "Exploring Europe’s Bioenergy Landscape" webinar provided insights into the role of bioenergy within the broader European energy mix along with an update on key EU policy files impacting the bioenergy sector. ...

Bioenergy Europe’s Senior Policy Officer, Ennio Prizzi, participated in the roundtable Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS): Balancing Land Use and CDR Potential, alongside key stakeholders in the sector....

The European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) presents its new video highlighting the pivotal role of the bioeconomy in advancing a climate-neutral, circular, and resilient Europe. EUBA represents the key sectors active in the bioeconomy – agriculture, forestry, biotechnology, sugar, starch, vegetable oils, pulp and paper, bioplastics, renewable ethanol, and research & innovation...