{"id":469521,"date":"2026-10-28T15:34:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T14:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eunews.it\/2026\/10\/28\/lue-spinge-la-produzione-delle-raffinerie-jorgensen-diesel-essenziale-a-economia-e-difesa\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:15:52","slug":"the-eu-is-pushing-for-increased-refinery-output-jorgensen-diesel-is-essential-for-the-economy-and-defence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eunews.it\/en\/2026\/10\/28\/the-eu-is-pushing-for-increased-refinery-output-jorgensen-diesel-is-essential-for-the-economy-and-defence\/","title":{"rendered":"The EU is pushing for increased refinery output; J\u00f8rgensen: \u201cDiesel is essential for the economy and defence\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brussels \u2013 Increasing production at refineries across Europe: This is the European Commission\u2019s objective in tackling the crisis caused by high fuel prices, with a particular focus on the defence sector. \u201cGiven the difficult geopolitical situation and the urgent security needs in Europe, we must ensure reliable supplies,\u201d stated<\/a> today (28 October) the Commissioner for Energy, Dan J\u00f8rgensen<\/strong>, at a press conference marking the first meeting of the European dialogue on refineries<\/a><\/strong>. This is a platform with a very clear objective: \u201cTo maximise the production of the most urgently needed fuels, in particular aviation fuel and diesel, which are essential for mobility, the economy as a whole, and our defence.\u201d Chaired by J\u00f8rgensen and the European Commissioner for Defence, Andrius Kubilius, <\/strong>the meeting was attended by industry representatives, business leaders, engineering firms, the main trade associations, and NATO. <\/p>\n

“In an energy crisis where crude oil and petroleum product prices have risen significantly worldwide, and fuel costs in the EU are skyrocketing,” explained J\u00f8rgensen, European refineries have played a vital role \u201cin ensuring security of supply, producing the fuels demanded by the market, including aviation fuels.\u201d However, these companies now appear to be in crisis. According to the Commissioner, \u201cover the last two decades, around 25 per cent of EU refineries have closed down, reducing domestic refining capacity by around 10 per cent.\u201d Furthermore, \u201cas highlighted by the International Energy Agency, we expect the global diesel market to remain under pressure at least until 2027, which will keep prices high,\u201d he added. For this reason, \u201cwe will commit to increasing the volumes coming out of refineries in Europe,<\/strong>\u201d and we will \u201censure that these supplies are affordable,\u201d he announced. <\/p>\n

The Danish official also noted that, in the long term, \u201crefineries and new entrants to the sector will need to embark on a path towards increased biofuel production,\u201d<\/strong> because \u201cthe potential is considerable,\u201d given that \u201cthe production of renewable liquid fuels has already partly offset the reduction in refining capacity in Europe.\u201d As part of this dialogue, \u201cwe will work towards a shared roadmap for its transformation, so that it can contribute to the EU\u2019s security objectives, in line with our climate ambitions,\u201d he emphasised. But all this is for the long term, because in the short term Europe\u2019s focus remains firmly on fossil fuels. \u201cAn adequate supply of fuel for our armed forces,\u201d commented Kubilius, \u201cis crucial for our defence readiness\u201d because \u201cwithout fuel, defence is impossible.\u201d But \u201cwithout traditional fossil fuels for many years to come, defence will not be possible,<\/strong>\u201d he emphasised. <\/p>\n

At a press conference, Kubilius outlined<\/a> the four key points of the meeting. \u201cFirstly, we need adequate production capacity for fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, with a view to the long term,\u201d the Commissioner explained. Secondly, maintaining \u201csufficient refining capacity, taking into account the transition the refining sector is undergoing and the need for our refining industries to remain competitive.\u201d The third point is ensuring access to supplies. In other words, \u201cwe must ensure we are able to transport fuels in the event of a crisis.\u201d And finally, \u201cwe must address the resilience of our critical fuel infrastructure.\u201d This means \u201cprotecting this infrastructure, but also examining very concrete projects, for example, on how to upgrade the capacity of the Central European pipeline system that was built during the Cold War.\u201d Furthermore, according to the Defence Commissioner, \u201cthe current system is concentrated in the western part of Europe; we must therefore assess how to expand this infrastructure to facilitate supplies to the eastern flank.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

J\u00f8rgensen described today\u2019s dialogue as \u201cvery fruitful,\u201d \u201cbut it is only a first step.\u201d Work will therefore now continue at a technical level ahead of a further meeting early next year to \u201ctake stock of the progress made.\u201d<\/strong> The sector \u201chas put forward a number of proposals that we need to assess,\u201d he concluded. <\/p>\n

The EU is therefore aiming to increase the capacity of its refineries. This is despite the temperatures of recent months, which have been described in Brussels as the \u201csummer of truth<\/a>\u201d<\/strong>. According to Copernicus<\/a>, \u201cthe summer of 2026 in Europe was characterised by persistent heat, record-breaking heat stress, severe drought conditions, exceptionally low river flows and widespread forest fires. Western Europe experienced its hottest summer on record, while Europe as a whole recorded its third-hottest summer.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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