UK meets renewable fuel target
The Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) has published data from the second year of the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO), showing that the UK has met its 3.25% target.
The report shows that close to 1.6 billion litres of biofuels has been used in the UK, the equivalent of taking 500,000 million vehicles off the road. This equates to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast being car-free.
The information highlights that the government’s goal of using 3.25% biofuels in transport fuel has been met and furthered, with 1.6 billion litres accounting for 3.33%. Carbon emissions have therefore been reduced; 51% less than burning petrol or diesel.
CEO of RFA, Nick Goodall, said: ‘The volume target has been met which is welcome news. But this is about sustainable carbon reduction. The leading suppliers have demonstrated that it is possible to secure sustainable biofuels in volume. Others have fallen well short.’
The report shows that close to 1.6 billion litres of biofuels has been used in the UK, the equivalent of taking 500,000 million vehicles off the road. This equates to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast being car-free.
The information highlights that the government’s goal of using 3.25% biofuels in transport fuel has been met and furthered, with 1.6 billion litres accounting for 3.33%. Carbon emissions have therefore been reduced; 51% less than burning petrol or diesel.
CEO of RFA, Nick Goodall, said: ‘The volume target has been met which is welcome news. But this is about sustainable carbon reduction. The leading suppliers have demonstrated that it is possible to secure sustainable biofuels in volume. Others have fallen well short.’
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