Special permission from EMRA for the use of domestic biodiesel in COP31 generators

According to the written statement made by EMRA, the institution allowed the direct procurement of a maximum of 3 million liters of B100 biodiesel from licensed producers to be consumed in the generators to be used in the conference area.

EMRA President Mustafa Yılmaz pointed out the importance of COP31 for Türkiye and stated that the use of domestic biodiesel within the scope of the organization will contribute to energy conversion and sustainability goals.

Emphasizing that COP31 is not only a diplomacy platform where countries will evaluate their climate policies and goals, but also an important organization where concrete steps and practices for a sustainable future will be exhibited, Yılmaz said:

"Climate change is one of the most important issues that requires the whole world to act together due to its effects beyond borders. The fact that COP31 will be held in Türkiye is extremely valuable in terms of demonstrating our country's responsibility and contribution to the global climate fight. While hosting representatives from all over the world in Antalya, we should reveal our goals in the field of sustainability not only with words but also with concrete practices. With this understanding, we attach importance to the use of domestic biodiesel in electricity production within the scope of the conference."

Yılmaz stated that a maximum of 3 million liters of B100 biodiesel was allowed to be directly procured from licensed producers in the country to be used in the generators to be installed within the scope of COP31, and said, "Biodiesel is one of the renewable fuel options that provides significant gains both environmentally and economically, especially through the evaluation of waste vegetable oils. The ability to utilize used vegetable oils in energy production instead of harming the environment and water resources is an important example of the circular economy approach. In this way, a resource seen as waste is brought into the economy, while domestic production and supply opportunities are also available." supported." he said.

Stating that biodiesel obtained from sustainable raw materials through appropriate production processes can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout its life cycle, Yılmaz said, "The fact that the use of domestic biodiesel will be implemented in such an important international organization is also valuable in terms of promoting our country's production and application capacity in the field of renewable fuel." made his assessment.

Noting that the special permit given by EMRA only covers generators to be used for electricity production at COP31, Yılmaz stated that the application is subject to certain conditions. Accordingly, the biodiesel to be supplied cannot be mixed with other fuels, sold or transferred to third parties. Traceability will be ensured by recording the supply, use and return processes.

Yılmaz stated that the application to be implemented within the scope of COP31 will set an important example in terms of disseminating sustainable energy solutions and supporting domestic renewable fuel production, and stated that Türkiye continues its efforts towards energy transformation with determination.