The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Michael Fallon)

The presidency reported on progress on the proposed directive relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and on the promotion of renewable energy. The Energy Commissioner noted that the Commission was flexible on its proposal to cap at 5% the contribution of so-called first generation—or land-based—biofuels to the 10% renewable fuel target for 2020. The Irish presidency concluded that discussions would continue in a final meeting of the indirect land use change ad hoc group under its presidency.

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