Ethanol and ETBE: Present situation and outlook

This article looks at the production and use in the world of biofuels, with special attention to Europe. France and Spain produce 1.2mn tonnes and 1.0mn tonnes respectively of ethanol to make the fuel additive ETBE. Production processes and ETBE plants currently existing in Europe are described, and the tax exemptions granted in European countries explained. ETBE can replace aromatic hydrocarbons in petrol. The EU Commission is interested in increasing the production of renewable raw materials. ETBE has a good chance of consolidating its market position.

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Language: German
Authors: Alain Jeanroy

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