Membership
GEA is an active coordination platform — not just an association. Members shape markets, develop real projects, and engage international regulators together.
Why Join
GEA membership is structured access to a working platform — with concrete deliverables, technical depth, and international reach.
Participate in GEA's technical and operational working groups. These are structured, pre-competitive environments where members collaborate on real project development, data generation, and commercial coordination — under strict confidentiality rules.
Access GEA's Marine and Aviation Sector Initiatives — long-term strategic programs designed to unlock ethanol deployment at scale. Members contribute to, and benefit from, coordinated industry action on pilots, regulatory engagement, and market structuring.
Be represented in international and regional regulatory processes. GEA provides coordinated, science-based industry input to the IMO, European Commission, and other bodies — giving members a credible, unified voice at the highest levels.
Access confidential technical data, market analysis, and project outputs developed within GEA's secure member platform. Covering fuel properties, engine compatibility, GHG lifecycle methodologies, logistics infrastructure, and market development.
Collaboration Platform
GEA provides a dedicated platform for confidential collaboration among members — ensuring that non-commercially sensitive information, technical data, and project outputs are shared only within the appropriate groups.
All working group activities are conducted under strict confidentiality rules and full compliance with international competition law, making GEA a trusted environment for pre-competitive coordination.
All member discussions and shared data are protected under binding confidentiality agreements.
GEA operates in strict compliance with international competition law across all working group activities.
All members commit to GEA's Code of Conduct — zero tolerance for corruption, respect for collective decisions, and full transparency.
Governance
GEA operates under a robust institutional framework, ensuring accountability, transparency, and long-term strategic direction.
The supreme decision-making body of GEA, bringing together all members to set strategic direction and validate key decisions.
Responsible for governance, key institutional decisions, and operational oversight of GEA's activities.
Advisory body providing long-term direction and expertise — currently in formation, bringing together senior industry leaders.
The core operational units of GEA — sector-specific technical groups delivering real-world projects and coordinated industry outputs.
Apply Now
Organizations across the ethanol value chain are invited to apply for membership. Contact GEA's Secretariat to start the conversation.
