Dutch MEP wants to promote algae and waste-based biofuels investment

In Belgium, Dutch member of the European Parliament Bas Eckhout is calling for a complete phase-out of support for crop-based biofuel while supporting investment for algae and waste-based biofuel investment. In the post-2020 proposals waste oil-based biofuels are also capped like conventional biofuels. He says key to the continued inclusion of biofuels in the European market is ensuring the fuels provide high enough greenhouse gas emissions savings while also being socially and otherwise environmentally sustainable. He is pushing for a 45% renewable energy target for 2030.