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European Bulk Oil Traders' Association

European Bulk Oil Traders’ Association

The European Bulk Oil Traders’ Association (EBOTA) is a specialized lobbying organization established in December 2011 and formally registered in the EU Transparency Register since March 2012. EBOTA represents companies involved in the bulk trading of oil liquids, petrochemicals, biofuels, LNG, LPG, and other refined products, feedstocks, and associated derivatives within the European Union. Its primary mission is to engage on behalf of its members on regulatory and operational issues affecting the bulk oil trading sector. This includes assessing the impact of new and existing EU regulations, influencing policy formulation, and maintaining dialogue with regulators and policymakers.

EBOTA focuses on several key EU legislative areas, notably regulations related to chemicals (REACH), renewable energy directives (RED), transport safety (ADN), and the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). The association operates through four working groups dedicated to these subjects, providing members with technical expertise and policy updates. EBOTA also offers subsidized training on these regulatory frameworks and maintains a helpdesk service supplying Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and exposure scenario documents to support compliance.

The association is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and functions as a forum for companies active in EU oil and biofuels trade. EBOTA’s activities include influencing EU institutions on legislation and policy development, hosting training sessions, and potentially expanding into arbitration services in the future. Its engagement ensures that the interests of bulk oil traders are represented in discussions on sustainability, safety, and transport regulation, reflecting the evolving EU energy and environmental policy landscape.

EBOTA’s lobbying efforts are modest in scale compared to larger fossil fuel corporations but remain focused on key regulatory dossiers impacting its members’ business operations. The association has a low full-time equivalent lobbying workforce and does not have lobbyists accredited specifically to the European Parliament. EBOTA’s approach centers on technical expertise and regulatory compliance support, positioning it as a niche but important stakeholder in EU energy and chemical policy debates.

  • Name: European Bulk Oil Traders’ Association (EBOTA)

  • EU Transparency Register ID: 59052498328-06

  • First Registered: 12 March 2012

  • Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

  • Sector: Bulk oil and petrochemical trading, biofuels, LNG, LPG

  • Main EU dossiers: REACH, RED, ADN, CBAM

  • Activities: Regulatory impact assessment, policy engagement, training, compliance support

No related lobbyists found.

  • Bulk oil trading

  • Petrochemicals

  • Biofuels

  • LNG and LPG trading

  • EU chemical regulation (REACH)

  • Renewable energy directive compliance (RED)

  • Transport safety regulation (ADN)

  • Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

  • EBOTA operates as a forum for its member companies active in EU oil and biofuels trade.

  • It collaborates with EU regulators and policymakers on relevant dossiers.

  • While no explicit list of affiliated organizations is publicly available, EBOTA’s cooperation likely includes industry associations and regulatory bodies involved in energy, transport, and chemical sectors.

  • No direct affiliation with other lobbying firms or networks is documented in the EU Transparency Register.

  • Total declared lobbying expenditure: €10,000 to €49,999 annually (typical range since registration)

  • Exact yearly breakdowns are not publicly detailed, but the association maintains modest spending consistent with its small lobbying staff and focused scope.

  • Engages primarily with the European Commission on regulatory dossiers related to chemicals, energy, transport, and climate policy.

  • No reported direct engagement with European Parliament accredited lobbyists.

  • Involved in consultations and working groups related to REACH, RED, ADN, and CBAM regulations.

  • The EU Transparency Register and LobbyFacts indicate EBOTA has conducted meetings with EU officials since its registration in 2012, though the exact number and dates of meetings are not publicly itemized.

  • Meetings focus on the impact and implementation of key regulations affecting bulk oil trading and associated products.

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