Position Papers
FuelsEurope position paper on the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive
FuelsEurope supports the European Green Deal objectives to review EU measures to address pollution from large agro-industrial installations whilst also ensuring consistency with other related policies...
FuelsEurope welcomes the outcome of Council to complement the vehicle electrification strategy with the potential for hybrids with renewable fuels
The constructive discussions and agreement at Council over vehicle CO2 standards have seen several members states bring important new elements. The outcome recognises the critical role of electrificat...
FuelsEurope’s views and amendments to the Energy Taxation Directive
FuelsEurope, representing the European refining sector, supports the Green Deal’s objectives for climate neutrality in 2050 and is eager to help create the essential policy framework to enable the E...
“Fit for 55” – FuelsEurope’s contribution to the debate on decarbonisation of transport
Executive Summary: In the framework of EU policy debate on the 2030 GHG reduction target and the 2050 climate neutrality objective, the decarbonisation of transport – a sector of the economy wit...
FuelsEurope position paper on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
FuelsEurope supports the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050, recognising this will require breakthrough technologies and an enabling policy framework. To ensure Europe’s refining industry can...
FuelsEurope position on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in shipping
Shipping is the backbone of international trade and commerce and an indispensable driver of EU prosperity. At the same time, maritime transport was responsible for the emission of 1,076 million tonnes...
FuelsEurope position on regulatory options to promote a faster deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the EU
Since aviation is primarily a global industry, global commitments are preferred over regional initiatives to ensure the competitiveness of the aviation sector and its supply of fuel. The unprecedented...
FuelsEurope’s position paper on Review of the Energy Taxation Directive
1.1 A reform of fuel and energy taxation is supported as enabler for very low or zero taxation for low carbon fuels and energies and to ensure a level playing field for all energy sources used. 1.2...
FuelsEurope comments on the Hydrogen Strategy – July 2020
FuelsEurope recently published its Clean Fuels for All pathway, describing how the transport sector could to contribute to the EU’s climate neutrality ambition by 2050. With this pathway the refinin...
FuelsEurope’s response to the EU’s recovery plan from the Coronavirus emergency: a call for a climate-neutral, resilient and socially just economy
FuelsEurope, representing the EU refining and marketing industry, welcomes the Recovery Plan published by the European Commission on the 27th of May. We recognise that the Covid-19 crisis has put our...
The European Recovery Plan has an essential role to play in shaping the right policy framework to unlock major scale investments in low-carbon technologies
FuelsEurope welcomes the publication of “Europe’s moment”, the European Recovery Plan, by the European Commission today. John Cooper, FuelsEurope’s Director General said, “The Covid-19 crisi...
A New Industrial Strategy for Europe and the Circular Economy Action Plan – A New Way to See the EU Industrial Value Chains
FuelsEurope supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s objective of climate neutrality by 2050, and welcomes the publication of the new Industrial Strategy for Europe and the Circular Ec...
FuelsEurope – Position Paper EU Emission Trading Scheme: Compensation for indirect emission costs
In the absence of global climate policies with a comparable ambition level to the EU ETS, and because of the strong exposure to international competition2, it is essential to compensate the refining s...
FuelsEurope Position Paper – Sustainable Finance: Regulation on a framework to facilitate sustainable investments
The Sustainable Financepackagelaunched by the Commission aims to make sustainability considerations part of financial decision-making in order to enhance the efforts to fight climate change and addres...
FuelsEurope & UKPIA – Brexit Position Paper Presenting the European refining industry’s position on critical Brexit areas
The refining industry is a key sector for the EU, supplying vital petroleum products used in road transport, aviation, marine and heating fuels, for power generation and feedstocks for the petrochemic...
FuelsEurope Position Paper – The petroleum industry’s human health workplan: a pragmatic approach to REACH delivery, avoiding excessive animal testing
This paper addresses the issue of the validity of the petroleum industry’s current datasets in its REACH Registrations dossiers regarding human health. The sector believes it is paramount regulators...
FuelsEurope – Recommendation on the WFD revision ahead of trilogue (Waste Oils)
The European Parliament report on the WFD revision, adopted on 13 March 2017includes provisions mandating an unconditional separate collection of waste oils as well as the achievement of an 85% regene...
Position Paper – Governance of the Energy Union
FuelsEurope welcomes the Commission’s proposal on the Governance of the Energy Union as the policy instrument to create an appropriate framework for the EU’s energy transition in the coming decade...
Position Paper on Renewable Energy Directive II
FuelsEurope welcomes the Commission’s proposal on the Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) as the policy instrument to promote the use of renewable energy in the electricity, heating & cooling...
Position Paper on Vehicle efficiency standards post-2020
FuelsEurope is of the opinion that the EU’s transport greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policy should be holistic, and include in addition to lower carbon fuels and vehicles, traffic demand, infrastruc...
FuelsEurope Position Paper on implementing measures development by IMO on the global sulphur cap introduction as of 1 January 2020
On 27 October 2016 IMO’s 70th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) confirmed to implement the 0.50% wt. global sulphur limit outside of Emission Control Areas (ECAs) as of 1 January 2020....
FuelsEurope – Position Paper on 2017 REACH REFIT Review
The sector is committed to complying with the requirements of REACH and continues to take all necessary steps to achieve timely REACH implementation and compliance, through its role in generating addi...
FuelsEurope – Position Paper Transport and GHG reductions
Affordable mobility is a key contributor to the quality of life of European citizens and is intrinsically linked to economic growth. While alternative technologies are increasingly used in transpor...
FuelsEurope – Position Paper Better Regulation
As an active stakeholder in the policy making process, whose work is driven by robust scientific and evidence‐based input, FuelsEurope are hopeful that the proper implementation of the Better Regula...
FuelsEurope Position on EU ETS Reform
FuelsEurope represents with the EU institutions the interest of 42 companies operating refineries in the EU. Members account for almost 100% of EU petroleum refining capacity and more than 75% of EU m...
FuelsEurope position paper on REACH and the Refining industry
The Petroleum Refining Industry is a key sector for the EU, fuelling more than 90% of transport and supplying vital products for many other areas of the economy. 140,000 people are directly employed o...
FuelsEurope Position Paper on REACH: Annex I – SVHC Roadmap
The European Commission developed a plan for the evaluation of substances. This so-called ‘Roadmap for SVHC identification and implementation of REACH risk management measures from now to 2020’, a...
Climate Change: a critical challenge calling for a global response
Answering the growing global demand for energy while at the same time limiting the emission of greenhouse gases is one of the most critical challenges of our time. The EU refining industry can contrib...
FuelsEurope Position Paper on Climate Change
Answering the growing global demand for energy while at the same time limiting the emission of greenhouse gases is one of the most critical challenges of our time. The EU refining industry can contrib...
FuelsEurope Position Paper on REACH and the Refining Industry
The Petroleum Refining Industry is a key sector for the EU, fuelling more than 90% of transport and supplying vital products for many other areas of the economy. 140,000 people are directly employed o...
FuelsEurope Position Paper on REACH: Annex I – SVHC Roadmap
The ‘Roadmap for SVHC identification and implementation of REACH risk management measures from now to 2020’ agreed by the Council of Ministers end 2012, provides an EU-wide commitment for having a...
FuelsEurope Recommendations on the Review on the Compulsory Stock Obligation Directive
Directive 2009/119/CE deals with strategic stock obligations. It foresees that Members States have to maintain minimum stock of crude oil, unfinished and/or finished products (gasoline, diesel, jet fu...
FuelsEurope recommendations on Energy Union
The launch of the European Energy Union is a very welcome initiative, and FuelsEurope is looking forward to contributing to the process led by the new European Commission. Today more than ever, secure...
FuelsEurope Position Paper on the EU Air Policy Package
The EU refining industry supports the principle of seeking cost-effective solutions to improve air quality. However, the high ambitions proposed by the Commission’s CAPE1 will lead the industry to t...
FuelsEurope`s statement on Energy Taxation
FuelsEurope’s views on energy taxation are summarized below. They are intended to contribute to a balanced discussion on the principles that should be considered when deciding how to revise the taxa...
FuelsEurope’s Recommendations on the 2030 Energy and Climate Policies
Executive Summary The framework package for energy and climate to 2030 proposed by the Commission clearly identifies Europe’s competitiveness as an important success factor but still leaves many...
FuelsEurope Response to the public Consultation on the draft Guidelines on Environmental and Energy State Aid for 2014-2020
FuelsEurope welcomes the Commission’s intention to modernize EU State Aid rules and to award aid in a more cost effective way. We believe it is of the upmost importance to create a Single Market for...
Response to Commissioner Potočnik’s comments on the EU Air Policy Review
Industry needs a predictable and realistically achievable set of measures; we, therefore, urge EU policymakers to set the ambition levels of the future air policy framework so that they remain consist...
EUROPIA Position on the EU 2030 framework for climate and energy policies
This document presents EUROPIA’s (representing the European Petroleum Industry) contribution to the debate about the 2030 framework for climate and energy policies....
EUROPIA Position Paper on Biofuels & ILUC
Following the Commission proposal to amend the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and the Fuel Quality Directive (FQD), published on 17 October 2012, EUROPIA would like to continue contributing to the p...
EUROPIA Position Paper on the Refining BREF
EUROPIA recognises the importance of safeguarding the environment and the refining industry has over the years made great strides to improve its environmental performance, for example by reducing sulp...
EUROPIA Position Paper on Pump Labelling for Road Fuels
EUROPIA agrees that clear and easily recognised pump labelling should be provided at service stations in order to avoid Customer confusion when refilling their vehicle. Appropriate and consistent info...
The EU Emission Trading System: EUROPIA Position on intervention in the EU ETS market
As the debate on potential intervention in the EU ETS gathers pace, EUROPIA highlights three key principles of the EU ETS which are fundamental to the EU’s GHG reduction approach in a competitive ma...
EUROPIA Response to the Commission Roadmaps to 2050
The Commission has published a number of Communications, or Roadmaps, over the past 12 months looking at how the EU might adapt to global resource, climate and energy challenges to 2050. EUROPIA has r...
EUROPIA Position Paper on the revision of the Directive on the sulphur content of marine fuels
With regards to the adoption of international rules to reduce harmful emissions from ships through the revised MARPOL Annex VI, EUROPIA stresses the need to ensure that EU legislation on marine fuels...
EUROPIA Position Paper on the proposed Directive on Energy Efficiency
EUROPIA welcomes the EU efforts to encourage energy efficiency in the EU, particularly in end use. The efficient use of energy is vital due to the increasing world energy demand, assessed to grow by 3...
EUROPIA’s response to the Commission’s Stock Taking Document towards a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020
EUROPIA is the voice of the refining and marketing branches of the European oil industry. EUROPIA welcomed the 2007 Energy package and welcomes now the opportunity to submit its views on the 2011-2020...
EUROPIA Comments in view of the 2nd reading in the European Parliament on the Proposal for a Directive on Industrial Emissions (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) (Recast). COM(2007)844
While fully acknowledging the task to reduce the effect of pollution on human health and the environment, EUROPIA is of the view that the European Union policies should be based on the key principles...
EUROPIA Position on Energy Taxation
EUROPIA’s views on energy taxation are summarized below. They are intended to contribute to a balanced discussion on the principles that should be considered when deciding how to revise the taxation...
EUROPIA Chain of Custody Position – Ensuring biofuels sustainability while meeting the obligations under both the RED and FQD
EUROPIA supports the production and blending of sustainable and cost-effective biofuels....
EUROPIA Position on the Single European Payments Area (SEPA) for cards
EUROPIA supports the objective/rationale of the Single European Payment Area (SEPA), as it will create opportunities for all parties involved in payment transactions, i.e. customers, banks, merchants,...
EUROPIA supports the vision of the Single European Payment Area (SEPA)
EUROPIA supports the vision of the Single European Payment Area (SEPA - following Article 95 of the EU treaty), which should lead to potential opportunities for all parties involved in payment transac...
EUROPIA position on the Commission Proposal for a Directive on Industrial Emissions (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control)(Recast). COM(2007)844
While fully acknowledging the task to reducethe effect of pollution on human health and the environment, EUROPIA is of the view that the European Union policies should be based on the key principles o...
EUROPIA Position Paper on a pan-European Biofuels Sustainability/GHG Certification Scheme
A single pan-European biofuels sustainability/GHG certification scheme should be achieved, while maintaining fungibility of fuel components and finished fuels, avoiding market distortions and preventi...
EUROPIA position on the proposed Directive amending Directive 2003/87/ECso as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading the Community – COM(2008)16, January 23, 2008 – EU ETS
EUROPIA shares the EU concerns around GHG emissions and acknowledges the need to take effective global action to reduce these emissions. We particularly welcome the clear recognition in the Commission...
EUROPIA Position Paper on the review of Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive
In recent years, the general approach to environmental regulation has developed from prescriptive regulation addressing individual issues towards a holistic and goal based approach and EUROPIA welcome...
EUROPIA Position Paper on the review process of the EU ETS Directive
The European Commission has started the process of reviewing the EU greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) in the light of experience gained since the scheme began operating in January 2005....
EUROPIA comments on the questions raised in the Commission’s presentation at the 1st FFF WG meeting on Stocks
EUROPIA would first like to thank the Commission for their initiative to engage the FFF WG’s and to build a wider consensus amongst all parties involved in security of supply. The oil industry is co...
EUROPIA comments on the Commission Energy Package of 10th January 2007
The member companies of the European Petroleum Industry Association (EUROPIA) welcome the opportunity to provide comments to the EU Commission’s proposal on an Energy Policy for Europe and a package...
EUROPIA comments on the CEN Gasoline, diesel norms and maximum biofuel limits
The member companies of the European Petroleum Industry Association EUROPIA would like to offer suggestions for a way forward, in response to the recommendations of the European Commission’s Fuels D...
EUROPIA Position Paper on the Green Paper on a European Strategy for Sustainable, Competitive and Secure Energy
The member companies of the European Petroleum Industry Association (EUROPIA) welcome the opportunity to provide comments to the EU Commission on the Green Paper entitled "A European Strategy for sust...
EUROPIA Position on Biofuel Regulatory Mechanisms
EU Biofuel Directive published in 2003 requires Member States to set national biofuel targets and to develop policies in support of those targets. Many Member States have set national biofuel targets...
EUROPIA Position on the application of Biomass in the transport sector
The EU Commission recently published two papers on the promotion of the use of biomass in energy applications. While the Biomass Action Plan outlined the broad scope of the use of biomass for energy g...
EUROPIA position on the Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution COM(2005) 446
Following its Sixth Environmental Action Plan, the Commission launched the Clean Air For Europe (CAFE) programme in 2001, which was completed in 2005 with the adoption of the Thematic Strategy on Air...
EUROPIA Position on the Water Framework Directive
EUROPIA supports the high level objectives of the Water Framework Directive and the protection of inland surface waters, transitional waters, coastal waters and groundwater, preventing further deterio...
EUROPIA Principles for the allocation of CO2 allowances in the 2nd period (2008-2012) within the oil refining sector
This document aims to provide guidance to the National Oil Industry Associations, in the event that they are called on to contribute to the definition of the National Allocation Plans foreseen by the...
EUROPIA/OGP Position Paper on Carbon dioxide Capture & Storage Can Significantly Reduce GHG Emissions but it needs a Legal and Regulatory Framework
In view of the world’s rising energy demand and in the absence of breakthrough carbon-free technology applicable on a large scale, a portfolio of options is needed to manage the risk of global clima...
Position Paper on Sulphur in Marine Fuels
EUROPIA Comments on the Draft Recommendation for Second Reading of the Council Common Position for adopting a Directive in the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/32/EC as r...
EUROPIA Position on the Draft Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Energy End-use Efficiency and Energy Services (COM(2003) 739 final)
The European Petroleum Industry Association (EUROPIA) welcomes the intentions and the aims of the draft Directive. Through enhanced energy efficiency, the security of energy supply will be improved an...
EUROPIA Position on Alternative Fuels for Transport: Gaseous Hydrocarbon Fuels
The Alternative Fuels Contact Group set up by the Commission has issued a Report on Market Development of Alternative Fuels. The main focus of report is on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Hydrogen,...
The Environmental Liability Directive (Dir. 2004/35/CE) – Recommendations for Implementation
The Environmental Liability Directive (Dir. 2004/35/CE) - Recommendations for Implementation (May 2004) -...
EUROPIA Position on the Commission Proposal for a Directive relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air
EUROPIA, the European Petroleum Industry Association, is a supporter and a contributor to the European Commission initiatives aimed at improving human health and environment, and, in particular, those...
EUROPIA Position Paper on Waste Oils
The EU directives which regulate used oils management encourage effective collection for pollution prevention, followed by re-refining (regeneration) into lubricant base oils as the most energy effici...
EUROPIA Position Paper on Commission Communication on the Development of Energy Policy for the Enlarged European Union, its Neighbours and Partner Countries (COM(2003) 0262)
The member companies of the European Petroleum Industry Association (EUROPIA) welcome the general principles and aims of the Communication by the Commission, - especially as regards facilitating inves...