EU ethanol production through 2020 projected; shortfalls may create opportunities for exporters

Massimo Marletto presented “EU Ethanol Production” with estimates of EU production capacity through 2020 and today, plus forecasts of EU conventinal fuel usage. Marletto advised delegates at the 4th African Biofuels conference in Midrand, South Africa that European Union nations, in the most likey scenario, would need to construct an addition 50 ethanol refineries with an average capacity of 34 Mgy each to meet expected 2020 demand. The opportunities are strong for potential exporters to Europe.

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