2009 showed again growth in fuel ethanol production and consumption After a strong growth in 2008 (almost 60%) European fuel ethanol production continued to increase considerably in 2009 by 31%. This gives a clear signal to all doubters that European bioethanol is here to stay and to fulfill its increasingly important role in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and in contributing to energy security. Click here for more info

NGO anti-biofuels paper is biased and self-serving At an event titled “Bio-energy and Bio-fuels: a carbon accounting time bomb” organized at the European Parliament, three environmental NGOs presented their own studies one on bioenergy and one on biofuels. The one on biofuels from CE Delft suggests that the EU Biofuels policies could be increasing GHG emissions compared to fossil fuels. “This study does not go beyond unproven theories and its conclusions are totally unfounded”, says Rob Vierhout, Secretary-General, eBIO. Click here for more info

eBIO is the voice of the European bioethanol fuel industry, providing advocacy, authoritative analysis and important industry data to its members, the European Institutions, strategic partners, the media and other opinion leaders.

Our objectives:

• Promote European policies and initiatives that lead to the increased production and use of bioethanol fuel.
• Raise public awareness regarding renewable fuels and the positive contribution they make to European energy independence, climate change and the economy.
• Provide eBIO members with the necessary knowledge to make informed business decisions.