Our mission
Sustainable development is a key priority for ETHANOL ENERGY a,s, by which we mean securing a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come. Although in their infancy in the Czech Republic, renewable transport biofuels can play a useful part in achieving this aim through reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing new market opportunities for farmers.
What are the advantages of biofuels?
- Renewable resources
- Impact on air quality due to cleaner combustion
- Reduced net carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) emissions
- Energy security: less dependence on crude oil
- Expanded market opportunity in the agricultural field
Bioethanol can cut emissions of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, by 50% - 60% compared to fossil fuels and so can contribute to meeting the Czech targets for alleviating climate change. They can also reduce emissions of some tailpipe pollutants and provide a domestic source of supply, making us less dependent on foreign imports. Energy policy targets meanwhile triggered a boom for bioethanol all around the world.
The crops used for biofuels are normal farm crops which are grown using conventional farming techniques in the CZ.
How can they be used?
Bioethanol can be used as a 5% blend with petrol under the EU quality standard EN 228. This blend requires no engine modification and is covered be vehicle warranties. With engine modification, bioethanol can be used at higher levels, for example, E85 (85% bioethanol) is common in the USA. Bioethanol can also be converted to ETBE (etherized bioethanol) as petrol extender, which is common practice in France and Spain.