Tag: European Commission

European Commission approves $1B French scheme for biomass and renewable hydrogen state aid

European Commission approves $1B French scheme for biomass and renewable hydrogen state aid

March 27, 2024 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and […]

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European Commission launches its Union Database for Biofuels at last

European Commission launches its Union Database for Biofuels at last

January 17, 2024 |

In Belgium, the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) established by the European Commission is open for online registration by the relevant economic operators of transactions of liquid renewable and recycled carbon fuels. The database was foreseen under Article 31a of the 2018 Renewable Energy Directive to improve traceability of biofuels, avoid double counting, and address concerns […]

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European Commission launches investigation into allegations of Chinese biodiesel dumping

European Commission launches investigation into allegations of Chinese biodiesel dumping

December 20, 2023 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has launched an investigation into allegations of dumping of biodiesel from China onto the EU market. If dumping is confirmed and is found to be harming EU producers, the Commission may impose measures (typically duties on imports) to remedy the effects of the unfair trading if such measures are in […]

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European Commission green lights $153M in state aid for renewable hydrogen and biomethane

European Commission green lights $153M in state aid for renewable hydrogen and biomethane

December 18, 2023 |

In Belgium, European Commission has approved a €140 million Portuguese scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen and biomethane to foster the transition to a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on March […]

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European Commission fines Lantmännen $52.3M for participating in ethanol cartel

European Commission fines Lantmännen $52.3M for participating in ethanol cartel

December 7, 2023 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has fined Lantmännen ek för and its subsidiary Lantmännen Biorefineries AB (formerly named Lantmännen Agroetanol AB) (together ‘Lantmännen’) around €47.7 million for participating in a cartel concerning the wholesale price formation mechanism for ethanol in Europe.  This decision follows the adoption of a settlement decision against Abengoa in 2021 and […]

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