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Biofuels - what are they?
Biodiesel and bioethanol both fall within the category of biofuels.
Biofuels, being made from plant material and recycled elements of the food chain, are principally renewable and sustainable. The majority of liquid and gas fuels we use today are fossil based, and are therefore limited in supply. Biofuels can be used in either pure form or blended with fossil fuels, in road-going and agricultural vehicles and boats.
Biodiesel is derived from vegetable oils, for example rapeseed. It can replace diesel entirely or it can be mixed with it in different proportions for running diesel engines which require little or no modification. Biodiesel sold on UK forecourts is a blend of 5% biodiesel and 95% mineral diesel, and requires no engine modification. Such blends are produced by Petroplus under the brand name "Bio-Plus".
Where can I buy Bio-Plus?
Click here for current list of garages. More are planned so check the web-site regularly for updates
Bioethanol and its derivative, ETBE, are oxygenated products, produced from a range of agricultural feedstocks, e.g. starch and sugar crops. It can be used in existing, slightly modified, petrol engines, although cold starting requires the addition of a small amount of a volatile fuel component - usually petrol. Vegetable ETBE is used as an additive to enhance the octane rating, as a replacement for the fossil oxygenate MTBE.
What are the benefits of biofuels? Click here
The biodiesel production process - Click here
The bioethanol production process - Click here
Want to know more on current UK government policy? Click here
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