Organisations welcome UK’s E10 switch
Growth Energy, the US Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association have welcomed the United Kingdom’s announcement to introduce a 10% ethanol blend standard (E10) nationwide by September.
The UK will join many other countries across the world in using this fuel. Currently petrol at service stations contain 5% bioethanol.
The three organisations said in a statement: “The United Kingdom’s introduction of an E10 ethanol blend comes amid a global push to decarbonise the transportation sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “This is a welcome announcement that will benefit the health of UK residents, create more jobs, and accelerate the country’s goal of a zero-emissions future.
“It is also another example of how biofuels like ethanol are being used to help countries achieve their climate targets. We look forward to the environmental benefits that E10 will bring not only to the UK, but to decarbonisation efforts across the world.”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps emphasised how higher ethanol blends offered immediate environmental benefits.
He said: “There are steps we can take to reduce emissions from the millions of vehicles already on our roads – the small switch to E10 petrol will help drivers across the country reduce the environmental impact of every journey, as we build back greener.”
The announcement noted that switching to E10 could cut transport carbon dioxide emissions by 750,000 tons per year – the equivalent of taking 350,000 cars off the road.
The UK will join many other countries across the world in using this fuel. Currently petrol at service stations contain 5% bioethanol.
The three organisations said in a statement: “The United Kingdom’s introduction of an E10 ethanol blend comes amid a global push to decarbonise the transportation sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “This is a welcome announcement that will benefit the health of UK residents, create more jobs, and accelerate the country’s goal of a zero-emissions future.
“It is also another example of how biofuels like ethanol are being used to help countries achieve their climate targets. We look forward to the environmental benefits that E10 will bring not only to the UK, but to decarbonisation efforts across the world.”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps emphasised how higher ethanol blends offered immediate environmental benefits.
He said: “There are steps we can take to reduce emissions from the millions of vehicles already on our roads – the small switch to E10 petrol will help drivers across the country reduce the environmental impact of every journey, as we build back greener.”
The announcement noted that switching to E10 could cut transport carbon dioxide emissions by 750,000 tons per year – the equivalent of taking 350,000 cars off the road.
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