Even though classification 3 animal fats are not pointed out in Annex IX of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) as feedstocks for sustainable biofuels, they are progressively being utilized and marketed as such, said Alice Tempel Costa, technical director, FEDIAF.
Data from EFPRA, the group representing the European animal spin-off processing sector, reveals that the need for animal fats classification 3 for biofuel production grew more than 80% in between 2018 and 2020.
Animal fat interest the biofuel market due to the fact that of its compatibility with diesel motor, kept in mind the animal food organization.
Sustainable maritime fuels proposition
FEDIAF, in addition to FEFAC, and oleochemical market agents, APAG, have actually been sounding the alarm bell for the last 2 years about the prospective negative effects of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation proposition, which is targeted at increasing the shift towards sustainable maritime fuels.
Following a statement late last month that the EU Parliament and the Council of EU had actually reached arrangement on the proposition, the trade groups now think that classification 3 animal fat supply for their sectors is under additional risk.
While efforts to decarbonize the shipping sector are welcome, they need to not put other sectors at danger, said the associations. The biofuel sector requires to decarbonize on waste-based biofuel feedstocks; classification 3 animal fats are not waste, they included.
Such rendering spin-offs have numerous functions in feed, offering a source of energy and palatability, along with being a vital source of vital fats. Category 3 animal fats are likewise challenging to change with any other product as extensively available, or as sustainable, worried the companies.
