With Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 the European Commission defined several options to certify low ILUC-risk feedstock for EU biofuels. Now that the criteria have been worked out and tested, it becomes clear that the approaches are highly complex, while the additional yields will likely be small. If low ILUC-risk certification […]
Challenges and risks of low ILUC-risk certification for the biofuel sector Read More
For: Multinational energy company [December 2022 – December 2023] Our client, a market player within the Dutch oil and energy industry, sought clarity on the EU regulatory landscape for feedstock for biofuels. With a vision of producing advanced biofuels with low well-to-wheel carbon intensity, they required insights into how certain
Evaluation of bioenergy feedstock opportunities for the production of biofuels Read More
For: Multinational fuel company [July – September 2023] We assisted a multinational fuel company, who wants to supply biofuels to the Dutch transport sector. To evaluate opportunities in the North West European market, they especially wanted to better understand the Dutch regulations governing renewable fuels, in particular the so-called HBE
For: Industrial client [June – December 2022] Methanol is a key product in the chemical industry. It is a globally traded base chemical, precursing many other products. It is also used as a fuel or fuel component and it is envisioned as a renewable fuel option, especially for the shipping
Markets for green e-methanol Read More
For: An international agricultural company [October 2022 – February 2023] The project was centered around the request to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of relevant policies and regulations regarding biofuels, bioenergy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and other related fields. The aim was to understand the content and implications of
Connecting the dots: A comprehensive analysis of EU biofuels and bioenergy policies Read More
For: European energy company [September 2022 – December 2022] A large European energy company, active in the sustainable mobility and energy transition field, sought insights into the Dutch Renewable Energy in Transport system (HBE system). They recognised it could be potentially interesting to have a similar system in their home
Exploring systems of renewable fuels certificate and their trading mechanisms Read More
For: IMPCA – the International Methanol Producer & Consumer Association [October 2021 – April 2022] The International Methanol Producer & Consumer Association (IMPCA) represents many stakeholders in the global methanol market. IMPCA maintains the most commonly used international methanol quality standard and organises international business and knowledge sharing events for
Methanol carbon footprint tool and guidance Read More
For: ePURE – the European renewable ethanol association [January – May 2022] The European renewable ethanol association (ePURE) would like to understand the position of bio-ethanol compared to various renewable fuel and drivetrain options for climate action in the passenger car segment. This based on their greenhouse gas emission abatement
Greenhouse gas abatement costs for passenger cars Read More
For: Methanol Institute [January – October 2021] Methanol is an important base chemical and, when produced from renewable sources, methanol is interesting as a low carbon alternative fuel for e.g. the shipping sector. To understand the carbon savings that can be achieved by renewable methanol, requires up-to-date information on the
The carbon footprint of methanol produced from various feedstocks Read More
For: EBB – European Biodiesel Board [April – October 2021] studio Gear Up was asked by the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) to provide good data about the biodiesel industry and its performance. EBB requires these insights for the development of a roadmap for its Members and also when discussing with
The role of biodiesel in EU climate action Read More
