UK DOT launches £25 million competition for three advanced biofuels plants

December 15, 2014 |

In the UK, the Department of Transportation has launched a £25 million competition to build advanced biofuel plants. The funds, supported by significant private investment, will enable the construction of up to three demonstration plants.

The fuel produced by the chosen technology must show a minimum of 60% greenhouse gas emissions reductions compared with fossil fuels. Advanced biofuels are made from waste materials such as agricultural residues like straw, using complex processing techniques. They can produce a wide range of transport fuels for roads and aviation.

This £25 million funding will be made available over 3 years. The Competition will be run in two stages with a detailed Expression of Interest (EoI) stage for potential bidders open until 13th February 2015, followed by full proposals in June 2015.

The Competition expects plants backed by this funding to be operational by December 2018 and produce at least 1 million litres of biofuel a year

For further information on how to apply, including application forms and guidance documents, click here.

Category: Fuels

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