our Political Work

Being the only European association that promotes NG/biomethane as a fuel used in the transportation sector, NGVA Europe’s main objective is to seek support for the use of NGVs by convincing European politicians of the benefits when driving a NG/biomethane powered vehicle (both in economic and environmental terms). The reason is simple: NG/biomethane can only become a major clean fuel alternative if it is supported by the European legislative and executive bodies.

The European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg

In this context, a coherent EU policy would also have a lasting effect on national policies and could support incentive schemes and taxation policies favouring the use of NGVs (EU Institutions cannot legislate nor influence national tax matters). Linked with increased support for refuelling infrastructure developments, this would then convince potential customers to buy a NGV.

NGVA Europe is therefore closely observing and trying to influence the work of all important EU Political Institutions, in order to guarantee that NGVs in Europe become a stronger voice. Our political work is coordinated by the General Manager, M. Lage, and mainly carried out by Matthias Maedge, operating from our new Brussels office (to be opened September 2010). The NGVA Europe staff is supported by our Country Representatives Committee (CRC).

A detailed description of current issues affecting NGVs, currently and soon being dealt with on the European Union political agenda, is provided in our Roadmap Brussels.

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