Joule gets EPA sign off for Sunflow®-E

In Massachusetts, Joule announced that its fuel grade Sunflow®-E ethanol has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for commercial use in E10 and E15 gasoline blends.

“We are approaching commercialization with a technology that is first of its kind, able to convert CO₂ directly into multiple drop-in fuels. It is critical to prove its readiness by meeting government and industry requirements. Having secured EPA registration, our fuel grade Sunflow-E ethanol is now cleared for use,” said Serge Tchuruk, President and CEO of Joule.

Earlier this year Joule announced the successful third-party testing of Sunflow-E ethanol, confirming its ability to meet the following standards:

• • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D4806 – Denatured fuel ethanol for blending with gasolines for use as automotive spark-ignition engine fuel
• • German Institute for Standardization (DIN) EN 15376 – Ethanol as a blending component for petrol