Question mark over future of certain EU biofuel feedstocks
A story from last month on the repercussions of a recent EU biofuels vote got people clicking.
On September 14, the EU Parliament voted on a report by MEP Markus Pieper (EPP, DE) proposing a revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III).
FEDIOL welcomed the results, which indicated that the EP is aligned with the Commission and Council on maintaining the 7% cap on crop-based biofuels. However, it was critical of the MEPs' decison to shift away from the stance of the Commission and Council on high ILUC-risk feedstocks, which, said the protein meal association, would have negative implications for soy and palm oil.
“Changing the criteria and shortening the transition time will be disruptive and damaging to industries with negative repercussions on the production of high protein feed. An appropriate interim period should be maintained, in line with the RED II, to allow industries to adapt to the new provisions, search for new raw material, and develop appropriate technologies."
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