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Bioenergy

Biomass and biofuels help to lower the EU's external energy dependence and contribute to reducing greenhouse emissions.

Biomass

Biomass is an important source of renewable energy in the EU derived from organic material.

Biofuels

Produced in a sustainable way, biofuels provide a renewable alternative to fossil fuels in the transport sector.

Voluntary schemes

Voluntary schemes set standards for the production of sustainable fuels and gases.

Biomethane

Biomethane is a sustainable alternative to fossil gas and EU aims to scale up its production to 35 billion cubic meters per year by 2030.