Strategic support on biofuels

For: NOVE – Dutch association for independent fuel suppliers on land and water

[Jul 2015 – Jan 2016]

studio Gear Up supports NOVE and its members in understanding the biofuel market and policy developments in Europe and the Netherlands. By providing market, policy and regulation updates NOVE members are able to respond appropriately to these developments.
Among others studio Gear Up provides concise reports, and presentations and leads discussion sessions in which various biofuel issues and their business consequences are addressed.

About NOVE
NOVE is the Dutch association for independent fuel suppliers on land and water. More than 50% of the total transport fuel consumption is brought to the market via independent suppliers. NOVE is member of UPEI , the voice of Europe’s independent fuel suppliers.
More information: www.nove.nl

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