23 April 2025
Position paper on EU Clean Industrial Deal & Affordable Energy Plan
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, welcomes the launch of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan for Affordable Energy as a path towards a sustainable and competitive energy future, setting ambitious targets for reducing emissions. While these strategies emphasise the significance of electrification and hydrogen, they may neglect a crucial aspect of a truly inclusive energy transition: low-carbon renewable liquid fuels.
23 April 2025
Position paper on EU Omnibus Simplification Package
Eurofuel, which represents the European liquid heating fuel sector, supports the European Commission’s initiative to create an Omnibus package for simplifying reporting requirements under EU legislation.
As a key stakeholder in Europe’s decarbonisation efforts, Eurofuel supports the EU’s commitment to greater transparency and accountability in corporate sustainability reporting. However, recent regulatory developments have added complexity and administrative burdens, particularly for SMEs in the liquid fuel sector.
22 April 2025
New blog: Eurofuel visits F.I.D.A. and Ecoflam
As part of our ongoing efforts to advance sustainable heating solutions, we recently visited two leading Italian manufacturers—F.I.D.A. and Ecoflam— these companies are at the forefront of integrating low-carbon liquid fuels into heating technology.
08 April 2025
NORA has become a member of Eurofuel
NORA is excited to announce its partnership with Eurofuel, marking a significant opportunity for collaboration within the European Liquid Fuel Heating industry. This relationship, now decades old, focuses on technological innovation, as both organizations are committed to advancing knowledge and developments related to fuels and heating equipment. Moreover, both organizations emphasize education and training by informing technicians, consumers, and stakeholders about safe, efficient, and sustainable heating systems. One key difference however, NORA, by U.S. Law, cannot participate in Public Policy or legislative activities.
25 March 2025
Key takeaways from ISH 2025
The 2025 edition of ISH in Frankfurt once again showcased the latest innovations in heating, energy, and climate technologies. One clear trend observed by Eurofuel members this year was the increased emphasis on hybrid heating solutions, marking a shift from the stronger focus on full electrification seen two years ago. This evolution reflects a growing recognition of the need for pragmatic, flexible, and consumer-friendly approaches to decarbonising heating in Europe.
11 March 2025
The role of R.W. Beckett Corporation in the Heating Energy Sector
Kevin Beckett, the CEO of R.W. Beckett Corporation, attended the Eurofuel meeting in Äkäslompolo, Finland, in February 2024. During the meeting, he provided a detailed overview of the prospects for renewable fuels and hybrid heating systems. The Finnish Heating Energy Association (LEY), a member of Eurofuel, conducted the interview, which emphasised Beckett’s insights on the role of liquid fuels in the energy transition.
12 February 2025
A Call for Action: Recognising Renewable Liquid Fuels in Europe's Energy Transition
Achieving climate neutrality requires a holistic strategy that considers all energy needs. While electrification and other renewable technologies play essential roles, an exclusive focus on these solutions risks leaving significant gaps, particularly for the 20 million European households that rely on liquid fuels for heating. Many buildings, especially in rural and off-grid areas, are not suitable for electrification due to cost constraints or limited grid connections. Ensuring these communities are not left behind in transitioning to a greener future is crucial.
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, in an open letter, urges Europe's leaders to recognise our sector as a critical and strategic part of the energy transition and to incorporate it into the Clean Industrial Deal.
30 January 2025
Survey reveals opinion of oil heating households in Austria
Owners of oil heating systems are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly solutions, such as hybrid heating systems, and are also demanding greater political involvement.
For the fourth consecutive time, EWO's survey, conducted in September 2024, achieved an impressive participation rate, with 4,368 individuals taking part in the current oil heating survey.
02 December 2024
Press release - Heating with Liquid Fuels brochure
Four associations active in the liquid heating fuels industry, namely ECFD (European Confederation of Fuel Distributors), Eurofuel (European Liquid Heating Fuels Association), FuelsEurope (European Fuels Manufactures Association) and UPEI (Europe's Independent Fuel Suppliers), publish a joint press release, urging policymakers to support renewable liquid fuels to meet the EU’s 2030, 2040, and 2050 climate targets.
With more than 20 million households in Europe relying on liquid fuels for heating, the associations forming the Joint Heating Commission, emphasise that liquid fuels remain essential for rural, off-grid communities, providing an affordable, reliable energy source.
26 November 2024
2025 is a good year for renewable heating oil in Switzerland
After years of discussion, lobbying, and waiting, movement is occurring in Switzerland's renewable heating oil market. Signs indicate that more green molecules will enter Swiss heating systems starting next year.
After the Swiss electorate rejected the draft for a national CO2 law, the future of gas and oil heating in the country became uncertain. Without unified national regulations, the 26 cantons have turned to their local energy laws to regulate the heating sector. This has led to a situation where there are 26 different laws, which vary significantly. Some cantons impose no restrictions on oil heating, while others have enacted a complete ban.
30 October 2024
Podcast: Europe’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Europe’s journey to becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 reflects a bold, structured approach to combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This roadmap, rooted in the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement, outlines a comprehensive framework to meet ambitious targets, transforming Europe’s energy landscape over the next few decades. However, given the complexity of European energy needs and infrastructure, especially in the heating sector, low-carbon liquid fuels are positioned to play a crucial role in helping the EU meet its 2050 goal.
Listen to the NORA ( National Oilheat Research Alliance) podcast with Eurofuel's participation here!
29 October 2024
New campaign in Germany - CO2-neutral molecules are needed
The current emphasis on renewable electricity alone will not suffice to ensure a successful energy transition or meet climate targets in Germany and across Europe. CO2-neutral molecules are essential to replace fossil-based products as part of this effort. The German Association of Fuels and Energy, en2x, has introduced an initiative called "Molekülwende" to address this need.
Click here to read more!
26 June 2024
Rural heating poll highlights policy challenges facing UK election candidates
Eurofuel member, OFTEC, conducted a consumer survey revealing that decarbonising rural heating is an important voter concern.
31 May 2024
Exploring Consumer Insights - awareness, opinion and willingness to use low-carbon liquid fuels in Belgium
Our member, in4fuels, recently conducted the "Fuels of the Future Survey" to gain valuable consumer insights into the evolving energy market. With 5,263 participants, this survey offers a broad representation of Belgian heating oil users.
06 May 2024
Eurofuel's Policy Priorities 2024-2029: Ensuring a Sustainable and Affordable Energy Transition
In the wake of unprecedented challenges in the energy landscape, Eurofuel stands at the forefront, advocating for pragmatic solutions that balance environmental sustainability with affordability and reliability. As the representative body for the European liquid heating fuel sector, Eurofuel is committed to driving the transition towards low-carbon energy sources while ensuring the continued comfort and affordability of heating for European citizens.
23 April 2024
The Renewable Fuel Revolution: Heating of the Future
Renewable energy has become a major topic of discussion due to concerns about environmental sustainability and climate change.
Learn more about Dr. Ernst-Moritz Bellingen, President of Eurofuel, insights in this interview.
08 April 2024
Switzerland has a new CO2 Act without strict bans on oil heating
In 2021, the existing CO2 Act of 2011 was revised in Switzerland and heavily criticised as it contained rules that would have been equal to a ban on oil heating. Various planned measures would have significantly increased the cost of fossil fuels and heating oil, which was unpopular with the citizens.
25 March 2024
Green Fuels Ready - Small label stands for future-proofing
The German building sector contributes significantly to CO2 emissions, making it vital for the country's energy transition goals. The recent amendment to the Building Energy Act mandates the use of renewable energy in heating systems, with the introduction of the Green Fuels Ready label for identifying approved systems capable of utilizing renewable fuels.
The Green Fuels Ready label, developed by the BDH and en2x, offers guidance for modernising heating systems to align with renewable energy targets.
13 March 2024
Press release: Eurofuel welcomes European Parliament's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Eurofuel, the European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, welcomes the European Parliament's adoption of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) at its first reading.
27 February 2024
HVO demonstration project in UK and Ireland
After three successful heating seasons, a full report on work designed to demonstrate the viability of HVO in heating has been published. This UK project, which was funded entirely by industry, focussed on the real-world use of HVO, so existing heating systems were utilised in the 126 participating homes and nine non-domestic buildings.
08 February 2024
EUROFUEL NEWSLETTER #1
Read our first newsletter in 2024: we review the relevant legislative developments that took place in the last months of 2023. We also look at an upcoming critical period, as we prepare for the EU elections.
29 January 2024
Informazout becomes in4fuels
Our Belgium member Informazout has changed its name and is now called in4fuels. Why and what does the new name stand for?
15 January 2024
Finnish fire station heats up with renewable heating oil
Located in the Kerava-Tuusula area in Finland, the fire station has adopted a unique and environmentally friendly heating solution. Managed by Kerava Energy, a compact container has been the primary source of heat for the fire station since its completion. For the past couple of years, the station has exclusively used renewable heating oil. Transitioning to renewable heating oil was a hassle-free operation, requiring only minor adjustments to the burner and the replacement of the flame detector.
02 January 2024
Citizens' Forum in Austria
In Austria, oil-heating households have their say: Since the end of 2022 EWO (Energie.Wärme.Österreich) – the Austrian competence centre for domestic heating and liquid fuels - has been touring Austria. As part of the citizens' forum, members of oil-heating households were discussing a climate-friendly future for domestic heating.