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ALTERNATIVEFUEL NEws New alliance will benefit UK biofuels industry A new partnership has been formed in the UK to help it’s North-Eastern biofuels industry become an international hub for the sector and achieve its goal of being worth £ 1 billion to the regional economy by 2027 The North-East Process Industries Cluster (Nepic) and North- East Biofuels (NEB) have formed a £ 1.7 million three-year alliance to help deliver the region´s biofuels strategy. The document, launched last year by regional development agency One NorthEast (One), outlines the significant opportunities for the region´s biofuels cluster, which has the potential to supply the global market and attract international investment. Ian Williams, One’s director of business and industry, said: “North-East England has the potential to be one of the only European hubs capable of supplying the global market and attracting major investment – but it is still a young industry. We need strong leadership and expertise to build the capacity that will be needed in our production infrastructure and supply chains. “By bringing together the different strengths and areas of expertise of Nepic and NEB to deliver the strategy, the region is in the strongest possible position to deliver on the strategy and seize on this opportunity for our economy.” Hungrana to triple bioethanol capacity Hungary‘s Hungrana, Europe‘s largest maize processor, has more than tripled its bioethanol capacity in an EUR 100 million investment in Szabadegyháza, central Hungary Attila Lengyel, Managing Director of Hungrana, said the enlarged capacity, planned to reach 150 000 tonnes a year, would already be enough for Hungary to meet the European Union’s target for a 10 percent bioethanol content in vehicle fuel by 2020. Hungrana has also started preparations for the full utilisation of by-products and wastewater in biogas production. According to preliminary calculations, the biogas plant would be able to supply 25–30 percent of the company’s energy needs. Hungrana started marketing its GreenPower E85 renewable fuel, which contains 14 percent petrol, 2 percent denaturants and 84 percent bioethanol made from corn, less than a year ago, opening the door for FFVs (Flexi Fuel Vehicles) in Hungary. Currently, a total of 15 filling stations sell E85 and the company is in talks with other fuel retailers to make E85 available elsewhere. Hungrana plans to make this fuel available at 100–150 petrol stations within a year. Hungrana is a joint venture (50–50 percent) of Austria’s Agrana International and US-UK Eaststarch (Tate & Lyle and ADM). Atlas Copco invests in environmental technology Atlas Copco owned Intermech ltd, New zealand, a world pioneer and exporter of clean fuel CNG (compressed natural gas) compressors, is expanding its environmental footprint with the opening of its new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art factory A vehicle fuelled with CNG emits a carbon footprint that is less by a quarter of a petrol or diesel vehicle, and thus represents a viable, lowemission energy source for metropolitan centers, especially those with high-density populations. “This investment further enhances Atlas Copco’s commitment to environmental-friendly technologies,” says Ronnie Leten, President of Atlas Copco’s business area Compressor Technique. “It also strengthens Intermech’s position in the fast growing CNG market and allows us to better serve the needs of our customers.” The investment in the 3 000-square meter, environmentally certified factory will enable Intermech’s 80 employees to immediately increase production capacity by 200 percent and slash order-to-delivery times from nine to three months. Product development will be also be enhanced with the expansion of the company’s research and development division which is also located at the new premises. Intermech designs, manufactures, and markets a range of compressed natural gas (CNG) compressors and related equipment used at filling stations for vehicles fuelled with natural gas. Atlas Copco acquired Intermech in 2005 in response to the increasing global demand for alternative transport fuels. The company operates under the Oil-free Air division of the Compressor Technique business area. Blue Sun Biodiesel continues to open retail fueling locations Blue Sun Biodiesel has announced that it continues to open retail fueling locations through the western US. Michael Miller, president and COO of Blue Sun Biodiesel, said: “Blue Sun Fusion exceeds all ASTM specifications, so drivers know they have the highest quality fuel available. Our Fusion fuel outperforms other B20 fuels on the market because our superior quality ensures the fuel is the cleanest on the market.” Using Blue Sun Fusion B20 fuel, compared to regular petroleum diesel, reduces carbon monoxide 24 percent, hydrocarbons 29 percent and nitrogen oxides 4 percent, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Alternative Fuel news Sekab introduces verified sustainable ethanol Sweden-based Sekab has introduced verified sustainable ethanol in the Swedish fuel market. This ethanol, which is produced from Brazilian sugarcane, is reportedly quality assured from environmental, climate and social perspectives Sekab, together with Brazilian cane producers, has developed criteria that cover the entire lifecycle of ethanol, from the sugarcane fields to its use in flexi-fuel cars. The criteria for verification are reportedly in line with demands highlighted in the ongoing processes being led by organizations like the UN, EU, ILO and a number of non-governmental organizations. The requirements have zero tolerance towards child labor, non-organized working conditions and the destruction of rain forests. There are also requirements concerning working conditions, labour laws and wages. The company noted that only 30 percent of harvesting is currently mechanized and is expected to be fully mechanized by 2014. Sekab claims to deliver about 90 percent of all ethanol in Sweden for use in E85 and ED95 ethanol for heavy vehicles. lATEST AlTERNATIvE FUEl NEWS – WWW.PETRolPlAzA.CoM 11
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