What is Bioenergy Europe?
Bioenergy Europe is the voice of European bioenergy, a trade association that brings together national biomass associations and bioenergy companies active across Europe. Founded back in 1990, this Brussels-based non-profit organisation aims to develop a sustainable bioenergy market grounded in fair business conditions. It’s not just a group of companies; it also includes academia and research institutes from all over Europe. Formerly known as AEBIOM, Bioenergy Europe has grown into a key player, representing around 40 national associations and roughly 90 companies. Oh, and it hosts the European Pellet Council (EPC) and the International Biomass Torrefaction Council (IBTC), which focus on the wood pellet and wood torrefaction industries respectively.
Main Benefits of Bioenergy Europe
So, what makes Bioenergy Europe stand out? Here are some key facts and figures that highlight its impact:
- Founded in 1990, with over 30 years of experience in the bioenergy sector.
- Represents 40 national associations and about 90 companies across Europe.
- Hosts the European Pellet Council (EPC), a crucial part of its internal structure.
- Also hosts the International Biomass Torrefaction Council (IBTC), representing wood torrefaction industries.
- Based in Brussels, making it close to European policy-makers and stakeholders.
Vision for a Carbon Neutral Europe
Bioenergy Europe’s vision is pretty clear and ambitious: to be the leading player ensuring that sustainable bioenergy becomes a key pillar in delivering a carbon-neutral Europe. It’s about more than just energy—it’s about shaping the future of Europe’s climate strategy. They see bioenergy as a cornerstone in the transition to a greener, cleaner continent.
Mission and Activities
The mission of Bioenergy Europe is to facilitate the development of a sustainable, strong, and competitive bioenergy sector. How do they do that? Well, through a bunch of proactive efforts:
- Promoting awareness and acceptance of bioenergy among European policy-makers and stakeholders.
- Developing consistent, realistic, and sustainable bioenergy scenarios across heat, electricity, and transport sectors.
- Proposing more favourable European legislation to support the sector.
- Providing market intelligence to help decision-making.
- Offering services to members, including advocacy support at the national level.
- Creating tools like certification schemes to boost market growth and credibility.
- Encouraging industry collaboration throughout the entire supply chain.
- Promoting efficient and innovative technologies within the bioeconomy.
Network and Collaboration
Bioenergy Europe isn’t working in isolation. It acts as an umbrella organisation for the European Pellet Council (EPC), which is an essential part of its internal organisation. The EPC brings together bioenergy experts and company representatives from all over Europe, creating a vibrant network of knowledge and expertise. This collaboration helps strengthen the entire bioenergy supply chain and promotes innovation and sustainability across the sector.
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – promoting sustainable bioenergy solutions.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – fostering innovative bioenergy technologies.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – supporting sustainable market growth and certification schemes.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – contributing to carbon neutrality in Europe.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – encouraging sustainable biomass sourcing and forest management.
Contact and Social Presence
Want to get in touch or follow their latest updates? Bioenergy Europe is based at Place du Champ de Mars 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. You can reach them via email at info@bioenergyeurope.org or by phone at +32 2 318 41 00. They’re also active on social media, sharing insights and news on multiple platforms:
