Press Releases
Renewable and low-carbon fuels will become one of the most important paths to decarbonise EU transport
Messe Frankfurt in cooperation with the Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union, held on 15 March 2021 an online event debating the need for the EU to launch a Low Carbon Liquid Fu...
Overall consensus at the 10th Refining Forum: Refining’s transition to low-carbon liquid fuels is an essential part of the strategy for climate neutrality in industry and transport
The 10th High Level Meeting of the Refining Forum hosted by Commissioner Simson and DG Energy took place on Thursday 18 February. The meeting also involved representatives from other Commission servic...
The Commission has made an important step towards a Renewable Liquid Fuels Strategy for Europe
Since the launch of its Clean Fuels for All pathway in June 2020, FuelsEurope has called for a high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue to design the required policy framework. The EU needs a renewable l...
The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy opens the way to multiple solutions, including low-carbon fuels, for a sustainable and affordable transport sector leaving nobody behind
The Strategy offers an inspiring vision: transport must decarbonise and improve its sustainability in line with the 2050 climate neutrality target, while mobility remains available and affordable in a...
FuelsEurope welcomes the aims of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and is ready to contribute to make it work for EU citizens, industry and economy
FuelsEurope strongly supports the EU’s Chemicals Strategy objectives to better protect citizens and the environment and welcomes the recognition that REACH is a comprehensive regulatory framework, a...
Commission underestimates the potential of renewable and low-carbon fuels for climate neutrality
The Commission presented today the policy structure designed to implement the European Green Deal. FuelsEurope supports the EU’s ambition for climate neutrality by 2050, however limiting the role of...
FuelsEurope launches its website www.cleanfuelsforall.eu
FuelsEurope launches today a micro-website dedicated to the industry’s “Clean Fuels forAll” pathway which shows how low-carbon liquid fuels can contribute to achieving climate neutrality in tran...
EU refiners unveil pathway to climate neutrality by 2050
FuelsEurope presents today a pathway describing how low-carbon liquid fuels could enable the transport sector to contribute to EU’s climate neutrality objective by 2050. The pathway also shows that...
Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries comment on the draft 2030 Target Climate Plan
The Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft 2030 Target Climate Plan...
Industry4Europe issued a Press Release “European industries unite to call for an ambitious EU industrial strategy”
Industry4Europe, a coalition of 154 sector Associations representing the diversity of the EU’s industrial base, is pleased to receive the publication by the European Commission of its much-awaited N...
Heating with liquid fuels – The potential for liquid fuels to contribute to the EU´s energy and climate policy
Today a life without heating oil is unthinkable for 17% of Europeans who have no ecological and/or affordable alternative to heat their homes. How can we guarantee in times of energy transition that 2...
Outcome of the 3rd Expert meeting of the Refining Forum – January 2020
The third expert meeting of EU Refining Forum, which took place in the premises of the EU Commission, recognised the fundamental role of Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) in industrial value chains a...
FuelsEurope comments on the T&E Study – January 2020
Latest RICARDO study for T&E shows that the latest diesel technology is fully in compliance with EU emission limits and remarkably clean....
FuelsEurope Statement on Delegated act on renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) covering their use as final fuel or as intermediate
FuelsEurope supports the development of the delegated act on the methodology to assess the GHG savings from RFNBOs....
Fuelling the energy transition: The EU taxonomy as an important step in mobilising climate finance to develop and deploy low-carbon technologies
The adoption of theTaxonomy is an important step towards mobilising investments for low-carbon technologies. To build on this, the EU should develop the technical screening criteria in a way that is m...
Joint statement for a Taxonomy Delivering Sustainable Growth in Europe
We welcome efforts to mobilise the financial sector in accelerating the move towards a prosperous and sustainable Europe in 2050....
FuelsEurope Statement on the European Commission’s Green Deal
FuelsEurope believes that its Vision 2050 is an important contribution including critical technologies and industrial solutions that could achieve carbon-neutrality in mobility and in the industrial v...
Energy Intensive Industries: all sectors of economy will have to work together to deliver on climate-neutrality
Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) want to contribute in a constructive manner to the development of policies enabling the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050. We, therefore, call for a di...
Industry4Europe has issued its Joint Paper ‘A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action’
The Joint Paper presents concrete industrial policy proposals in seven priority fields; business-friendly policy environment, sustainability at business core, upgrade skills and training, enhanced res...
FuelsEurope response to the report “Restricting Fossil Fuel Lobbying” published on 24 October 2019
Some NGOs are questioning whether FuelsEurope and its members should be able to contribute to the policy debate and regulatory processes. We published more than one year ago (2018) our Vision 2050, th...
Fostering innovation whilst ensuring competitiveness: The only paradigm for a successful transition of EU industry
The ninth edition of the High-Level Meeting of the Refining Forum which gathered representatives from the institutions, Member States, Civil Society and Industry concurred that the refining industry h...
The refining industry in the future and which policy framework to deploy low-carbon technologies debated at the 9th Refining Forum
Commissioner Arias Cañete will open on Thursday morning, 25 April 2019, the 9th High-Level meeting of the EU Refining Forum. This meeting will facilitate a dialogue between Institutions, Member State...
FuelsEurope has been seriously misrepresented in statements included in Influence Map report “Big Oil’s Real Agenda on Climate Change”
Influence Map report “BigOil's Real Agenda on Climate Change” published this Friday 22nd March. This report, which explicitly refers to FuelsEurope, completely misrepresents the positions of the A...
A joint call to the Heads of State and Government
European industry is everywhere in our daily life: from the houses we build, the furniture we buy, the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the health care we receive, the energy and means of transport w...
The 9th Refining Forum finds the EU refining Vision 2050 and Commission Strategic Long-Term Vision aligned on the important role of liquid fuels and CCS to reduce GHG emissions from transport and industry
The ninth edition of the EU Refining Forum, which took place on 7 December, allowed in depth discussions between the Commission, Member States, Experts and Industry on the Commission Strategic Long-Te...
Joint call for an ambitious and comprehensive EU Industrial Strategy to enable industry’s contribution to the EU long-term GHG goals
Eurelectric and Energy-intensive industries call for an ambitious and comprehensive EU Industrial Strategy to enable industry's contribution to the EU long-term GHG goals....
Energy-intensive industries call for an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy to help the industry better contribute to the EU long-term GHG goals
A new report outlines the Europe’s Energy-Intensive Industries contribution to the EU Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reductions....
In 2050, low-carbon liquid fuels could reduce net GHG emissions from passenger cars & vans by 87% compared to 2015
Two important studies are published today, the refining industry’s long-term strategy for low-carbon liquid fuels and a study by Ricardo Plc examining a scenario for near- full electrification of li...
Fuel labelling: Information to help consumers and operators choose right fuel now published
EU Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure requires EU member states and EEA states to improve the information given to consumers who are faced with a choice of fuel...
Commissioner Arias Cañete welcomes the Refining Industry’s Vision 2050 and expressed his confidence that the industry could contribute to meeting the long-term climate objectives
The eighth edition of the EU Refining Forum which attracted around 130 participants representing Member States, the Commission, Industry and other stakeholders gave the opportunity to the refining ind...
Vision 2050: EU Refining launches its low-carbon liquid fuels path to meet CO2 targets for transport
FuelsEurope has announced alongside the Informal Energy Council, the refining industry’s Vision 2050, its proposed long-term trajectory for low-carbon liquid fuels for Europe. Transitioning graduall...
Energy Efficiency Directive should aim at an achievable EU-wide target, focus on cost-effectiveness and ensure flexibilities for energy savings delivery
The Clean Energy Package (CEP) is an important tool to deliver the Paris commitments and create an appropriate framework for the energy transition in the EU in the coming decades....
FuelsEurope Press Release on Ricardo EURO 6d & AERIS Urban Air Quality expert studies
Expert studies shows that under real driving conditions latest technology diesel cars are compliant with EU emission limits for NOx and PM, resulting in air quality improvements in cities that are sim...
Heating with Liquid Fuels: Part of the solution for an affordable decarbonisation
Four associations representing the whole supply chain join forces to inform EU audiences about oil and liquid fuels for heating and their potential to reach EU’s energy and climate policy goals....
FuelsEurope – Recommendation on the WFD revision ahead of trilogue (Waste Oils)
The European Parliament report on the WFD revision, adopted on 13 March 2017 includes provisions mandating an unconditional separate collection of waste oils as well as the achievement of an 85% regen...
A measured proposal but a missed opportunity to encourage all technologies to deliver solutions towards a low emissions transport system
The 30% CO2 reduction target for cars and vans by 2030 proposed in the Commission Mobility Package is ambitious and should enable as such to meet EU’s transport emission reduction objective for 2030...
The Commission eventually heard the call from EU manufacturing industry for a genuine Industrial strategy for Europe
FuelsEurope welcomes the fact that the Commission has ultimately released a stance on industry in its Communication “Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry, A renewed EU Industrial Policy Strategy” and its Annex “Next Steps on Key Actions”.
Dr. Bela Kelemen appointed as President of European Petroleum Refiners Association
The Members of the European Petroleum Refiners Association unanimously appointed Dr. Bela Kelemen as President and Mr. Colin Crooks as Vice-President of the Association for the next 2-year term....
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...
The 7th Refining Forum concludes that EU refining is a strategic asset for the EU economy. Innovation and fair regulations are key enablers for international competitiveness
The 7th EU Refining Forum attracted more than 150 participants representing Member States, Commission, European Parliament, Industry and others. Whilst recognising the strategic role for security of s...
The EU Commission called the 7th EU Refining Forum on 2 February 2017
The 7th EU Refining Forum, which will take place on Thursday, 2 February 2017 in Brussels, will allow exchange of views on key issues for the EU refining industry including the EU ETS, low-emissions m...
FuelsEurope Press Release on “Clean Energy for all Europeans” package
Transparency for consumers, regulatory certainty and innovation should be the three pillars for EU’s Energy Strategy....
FuelsEurope Press Release on ITRE vote – EU ETS reform
The opinion adopted by the ITRE Committee on ETS reform this morning provides a sound basis for upcoming negotiations. FuelsEurope welcomes in particular the increased flexibility for industry regardi...
Press Release – FuelsEurope Vision Paper on the Future of Transport
FuelsEurope released today its Vision Paper on the Future of Transport in the EU. With this Paper the refining industry, currently supplying 94% of all fuels for transport, aims at constructively cont...
Communication on “A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility”
EU Commission’s European Strategy for a Low-Emission Mobility: FuelsEurope welcomes the comprehensive approach and the recognition of the continued role of internal combustion engines and liquid fue...
FuelsEurope Press Release – Communication on “A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility”
FuelsEurope welcomes the comprehensive approach and there cognition of the continued role of internal combustion engines and liquid fuels but care should be taken to ensure that development and implem...
FuelsEurope comments on “A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility”
On July 20th, 2016 the European Commission presented its European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility. FuelsEurope welcomes the proposed integrated approach involving all relevant stakeholders, and the...
FuelsEurope at the Informal Meeting of EU Energy Ministers in Bratislava: high energy prices result in a competitive disadvantage for the EU Refining industry
At the Informal Meeting of EU Energy Ministers, FuelsEurope presented its views on the current state of energy costs faced by EU refining. FuelsEurope expressed support for the Energy Union’s focus...
Transport and GHG reductions
Affordable mobility is a key contributor to the quality of life of European citizens andis intrinsically linked to economic growth....
6th EU Refining Forum Outcome
The 6th Refining Forum recognises the economic and social value of the European refining sector and calls for a continued review of the Fitness Check and its use in the dialogue on the impact of legislation.
The 6th EU Refining Forum taking place on 1 March 2016 in Brussels debates
Commissioner Arias Cañete, Climate and Energy, will give the key note speech at the sixth meeting of the “EU Refining Forum” on 1 March 2016. The meeting will gather Member States, the Dutch Coun...
COP21 – EU negotiators should be proud of what has been achieved in Paris, and should renew their efforts to ensure that it results in effective global action
EU negotiators should be proud of what has been achieved in Paris, and should renew their efforts to ensure that it results in effective global action...
The Refining Fitness Check shows significant impact of EU legislation on EU refineries’ loss of competitiveness
The Refining Fitness Check published today by the Commission after 2 years of thorough analysis of industry data over the period 2000-2012 provides evidence of the significant impact of the cost of EU...
STATE OF THE ENERGY UNION: a welcome update, but no recognition of the role of petroleum
Brussels, 18 November 2015: FuelsEurope welcomes the first State of the Energy Union, as an important instrument to identify progress made and next steps for the achievement of the objectives of the E...
FuelsEurope presents its position on Climate Change and launches the Save More Than Fuel campaign as a contribution to reducing emissions
FuelsEurope calls for an effective global agreement at COP21 and in support of the conference objectives launches its Save More than Fuel campaign, promoting efficient driving behavior to reduce emi...
The competitiveness of energy intensive industries is a pre-condition for EU growth
Energy intensive industries are voicing concern about their capacity to remain competitive and attract investment in Europe following the publication of the Commission’s proposal for the reform of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). We call on EU policy makers to ensure that the post-2020 carbon leakage provisions fully offset direct and indirect costs at the level of best performers with no cross sectoral correction factor.
The ETS reform proposal falls short of effectively protecting EU refineries against carbon leakage
FuelsEurope welcomes the focus of the Commission on carbon leakage protection and the recognition of the key role of Energy Intensive Industries in the European economy. However, ETS proposals fai...
Automotive and Petroleum Refining Industry: open letter on Diesel to EU Policy Makers
In an open letter to EU policy makers, leading representatives of the automotive and petroleum refining industry in Europe committed to keep pushing the technical boundaries in order to find ever better ways of combining the customer benefits of diesel – in terms of fuel economy and low CO2 - with continuously reduced emissions.
Outcome of the 5th EU Refining Forum
During the 5th Refining Forum the Commission concluded that the Refining Fitness Check shows the impact of EU legislation on EU refining industry.
EU Petroleum Refining Fitness Check: Impact of EU Legislation on Sectoral Economic Performance
As part of its smart regulation policy, the European Commission announced in its Work Programme for 20101its intention 'to keep current regulation fit for purpose'by 'reviewing, from this year onwards...
FuelsEurope and Concawe appoint a new Director General
Chris Beddoes, Director General of FuelsEurope and Concawe which represent and conduct research for European petroleum refiners, has elected to retire from his role. He will be replaced from 20th Apri...
Energy Union or electricity union? An incomplete package
The Energy Union Communication rightly highlights the importance of open and free energy markets, but misses an essential focus on how this will deliver jobs and growth, and on the recognition of the...
Joint ACEA/FuelsEurope statement on French Ministerial Order to increse fame in Diesel
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), and FuelsEurope, representing the EU petroleum refining and marketing industry, express concern at the French Ministerial Order published o...
With the rejection of the motion for resolution by the European Parliament, the Fuel Quality Directive 6% GHG Reduction target can now be implemented
FQD Article 7A implementing proposal passed its final scrutiny hurdle in Parliament today. After more than 5 years of review, EU fuels suppliers can now plan how to comply with the 6% GHG reduction in...
The European Refining industry calls for regulatory predictability and certainty to create a favourable investment framework
The 4th meeting of the Refining Forum under the lead of DG Energy took place in Brussels on 11th December, with participation of Member States, Commission, European Parliament, Industry, experts and o...
ENVI Committee rejection of Commission proposal to achieve the 6% GHG reduction from fuels by 2020 could create huge uncertainty on how the hundreds of European fuels suppliers can comply with this ambitious obligation.
FuelsEurope regrets the ENVI Committee’s decision to support the motion for resolution objecting the Commission’s proposal laying down calculation methods and reporting requirements under the Fuel...
FuelsEurope’s comments on the Council conclusions on the 2030 Climate & Energy Framework
Brussels, 24 October 2014: Following publication of the Council Conclusions on 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework, the European refining industry welcomes the Council decision to extend the me...
FuelsEurope’s comments on the Energy Efficiency Communication published by the Commission
Brussels, 24 July 2014: The Energy Efficiency Communication makes a number of practical and realistic proposals, and recognises the need for measures that keep the costs of the whole energy system affordable for consumers. FuelsEurope, representing European petroleum refiners, highlights that with energy representing 60% of their cash costs and in order to remain globally competitive, EU refiners have developed the most energy efficient refineries in the world without mandatory measures.
Europia becomes FuelsEurope
Brussels, 4 June 2014: Europia, representing the interest of 43 Companies operating refineries in the EU, becomes FuelsEurope as of the 1st of June 2014.
EUROPIA welcomes the strong support and efforts of the Greek Presidency to create the conditions to boost investment to make energy-intensive industries more competitive and calls upon EU Leaders to define a clear strategy and take concrete actions at the
Brussels, 14 March 2014 – At a the conference on "Restoring the competitiveness on EU Energy Intensive Industries" which took place on the 5th of March under the auspices of the Greek Presidency, Minister for Development and Competitiveness, Kostis Hatzidakis stated that Europe needs more proactive policies to encourage investment in manufacturing and restore competitiveness in energy-intensive industries that have suffered in the crisis.
Create the conditions to boost investment to make energy-intensive industries more competitive, Greek Presidency says
Brussels, 6 March 2014 – Europe needs more proactive policies to encourage investment in manufacturing and restore competitiveness in energy-intensive industries that have suffered in the crisis, the Greek minister for Development and Competitiveness, Kostis Hatzidakis, told a conference organized under the auspices of the Greek Presidency.
Commission proposals on the 2030 energy and climate framework should have taken into account past experience: overlapping targets and unilateral GHG ambition is not the winning combination for a competitive EU economy
Brussels, 22 January 2014: EUROPIA is concerned that the framework for energy and climate to 2030, as proposed by the Commission today, did not avoid the most costly features of the 2008 package, notably assigning multiple targets for the same objective and imposing EU-only GHG reduction targets on industry. Despite the stated greater focus on competitiveness, the envisaged measures look likely to adversely impact it for an industry such as Refining.
The EU refining industry presented during the 2nd Refining Forum its Call
Brussels, 27 November 2013: At the 2nd Refining Forum chaired by DG Energy, the European refining Industry urged EU Leaders to take urgent action to tackle the competitive issues facing EU industry, including refining.
The ENVI vote on cap is a sensible approach to land use but the focus should remain on the intended greenhouse gas benefits
EUROPIA, representing the European refining industry, believes that the European Parliament’s Environment Committee vote on a legislative proposal intended to limit the use of conventional biofuels in order to stimulate development of advanced biofuels and use of electricity in road transport fail to set a clear and consistent framework for the industry needed to achieve the real environmental targets of both the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and Fuel Quality Directive (FQD).
Outcome of Refining Forum’s first meeting
Member States, Commission, MEPs and Industry held the first meeting of the Forum for EU Refining and discussed the situation of the EU refining industry, including both non EU competitive pressures and the impact of EU legislation.
The first meeting of the “Forum for EU Refining” organised by the Commission will take place on Friday 12 April 2013.
The European Commission, under the leadership of DG Energy, will host on 12 April 2013 the first meeting of the “Forum for EU Refining”, including Member States, Industry and other key stakeholders. The Forum will assess, monitor and make recommendations on the competitive situation of the European refining industry, looking in particular at the implications of EU legislation.
Growth and Employment first: Energy-Intensive Industries warn against competitiveness impacts of proposed changes to the EU ETS
The increase in ETS prices targeted by the Commission through short-term intervention will further increase energy prices and by the same token, competitive imbalance between EU and overseas Energy In...
Michel Bénézit is appointed President of CONCAWE, the oil companies’ European organisation for refining and distribution.
Michel Bénézit, former Executive Vice President and member of Total’s Group Executive Committee, was elected President of CONCAWE on March 14th 2013 for a two year term. He succeeds the outgoing President, Dr. Josef Waltl.
CONCAWE ‐ EUROPIA merger
In a context of increasing competitive pressure on the downstream oil industry and significant restructuring, EU refining companies have merged their two Brussels based Associations CONCAWE & EUROPIA.
EUROPIA welcomes the decision by Commissioner Oettinger to set up a permanent forum for EU refining at the beginning of 2013 and the implication of this forum in the proposed fitness check of the sector.
Commissioner Günther Oettinger announced during the Conference on EU refining the creation at the beginning of 2013 of a “permanent forum for EU refining” that will monitor and assess the situation of the industry and the outcome of the fitness check proposed in the Industrial Policy Communication published by the Commission in October 2012, which will be undertaken in the first half of next year.
Commissioner Oettinger will host on 26 November 2012 a conference on “the future of EU refining: safeguarding competitiveness”
Günther Oettinger, Commissioner for Energy, will host on 26 November 2012 a conference "The Future of refining in the EU: Safeguarding competitiveness" to identify means to address EU refining competitiveness challenges.
Isabelle Muller, EUROPIA Secretary General, nominated at UFIP. Chris Beddoes is EUROPIA’s Acting Secretary General
Brussels, 10 September 2012: Dr. Josef Waltl, EUROPIA President, announces that Mrs. Isabelle Muller, presently Secretary General of EUROPIA, the European Petroleum Industry Association, has been appointed “Déléguée Générale” at UFIP, Union Française des Industries Pétrolières and that she will consequently step down from the Secretary General position she holds since June 2007.
Jean-Pierre Debruxelles joins EUROPIA as Executive Officer in charge of Air Quality and refining issues.
Isabelle Muller, EUROPIA Secretary General announced that Mr. Jean-Pierre Debruxelles will join EUROPIA as Executive Officer in charge of Air Quality & Refining issues as per the 1st of October 2012.
Commissionner Oettinger is keen to ensure the competitiveness of the EU refining industry and called for a second Roundtable in November.
EUROPIA welcomes the strong support expressed by Member States and Members of the European Parliament to DG Energy’s proposed way forward to address the competitiveness challenges of the refining industry.
Industry to join Commissioner Oettinger and Members States for new Roundtable to address problems faced by the EU refining sector
EUROPIA, representing the oil refining industry in Europe, will join Günther Oettinger, Commissioner for Energy, along with Member States at a first meeting of the EU Refining Roundtable on 15 May 2012 to address the problems faced by the EU refining sector and identify pathways forward.
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 re...
EUROPIA “Contribution to EU energy pathways to 2050” shows that oil will still be an important share of energy supply in the planned “low carbon” EU by 2050
According to the most recent IEA scenarios, the demand for oil products might decline in the EU by 11 % by 2030 and up to 50% by 2050, but refined oil products will still represent a share of close to...
Press Pack “White Paper on EU Refining”
A contribution of the EU refining industry to the EU energy debate.
Presspack on EUROPIA “Contribution to EU Energy Pathways 2050”
EUROPIA Contribution to EU energy pathways to 2050.