The B+ Summit will return on 1-2 October 2025, this time taking place in Vienna, Austria.
This higher biofuel blends conference – promoted by EBB and EWABA – will focus on the topic of large scale decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Vehicles through higher biodiesel (HVO & FAME) blends.
Building on the success of the inaugural edition, it is expected to gather 100+ participants from the biofuels industry and supply chain, transport & logistics companies, policymakers, NGOs, vehicle manufacturers, associations and journalists, all interested in the decarbonization of the road freight and passenger HDV sector.
• The B+ initiative
• What are higher blends
• What happened since Estoril
• Logic of the programme and session
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How can biofuels maximise their potential in today’s market and regulatory environment?
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Closer look on a national level for Central and Eastern Europe
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Moderator: Deltef Evers, MVAK
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Mandated demand for renewable liquid fuels to reach the EU climate objectives
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The impact of the FQD on standards and regulations for high biofuel blends
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Moderator: Adrian O’Connell, EWABA
Do we need higher blends – Do we have the right EU policies in place?
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Moderator: Giulia Squadrin, Argus
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Closer look on a national level, across Europe
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Moderator: Matthew Stone, Resource Wise/PRIMA Markets
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– Price mechanisms to drive adoption of B100/HVO100
– The decisive factor for logistics & transport company: total cost of ownership of the truck, depending on the energy used
– Commitment from truck manufacturers, while electrification emerges as a competing pathway
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Contribution of B+ beyond road use, and opportunities in non-road sectors
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Moderator: Leonidas Kanonis
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Overview of the implementation of the RED across Europe
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Co2 regulation in light-duty and heavy-duty – what role for higher blends
• 100% CNF
• CCF
• Penalties for OEMs
• Challenges in electrification
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Moderator: Elmar Baumann, Verband der Deutschen Biokraftstoffindustrie e. V.
Transport sector vision for the use of higher blends
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Moderator: Xavier Noyon, EBB
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Project overview, objectives, results and road ahead
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For more information on any aspect of this event, please contact Charys Bestley using any of the details below.
Charys Bestley
Event Manager